Fighter jets remain one of the most important tools in modern military strategy. While new technologies like drones and hypersonic missiles are reshaping warfare, the ability to control the skies still depends on high-performance combat aircraft.

The largest NATO bases with the most fighters are all US Air Force and US Navy bases, with some having more fighters than entire European air forces.

Uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft (UCCA) are intended to serve as ‘loyal wingmen' to crewed fighters.

In its decades of service, this U.S. fighter jet has never lost, and yet three were just shot down. Details are still murky, but here's what we know so far.

The United States operates multiple bases with more than 100 fighter jets typically stationed there.

India is beginning to map out its next leap in air combat capability, with a parliamentary panel urging the government to accelerate planning for sixt.

"If Airbus maintains its position of not wanting to work with Dassault, the matter is dead," said Dassault boss Eric Trappier.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has expressed interest in joining a global sixth-generation fighter aircraft programme, to improve its combat air capabilities.