A San Diego defense technology company unveiled an artificial intelligence-piloted fighter jet Tuesday that can take off vertically without runways, accelerating the Pentagon's push toward a future where autonomous drones fly combat missions alongside human pilots.

UK and Turkey have strengthened their military ties with a major defence deal.British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed a deal in which Turkey will buy 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets from the UK for £8 billion .

The incident in the South China Sea on Sunday highlights tension in a region where China is demonstrating its growing military capabilities.

Shield AI's unmanned X-BAT flies using an autonomous core that could allow it to be a drone wingman and team up with a crewed fighter.

Only true aviation experts can spot these fighter jets by just their silhouettes alone. Fifth-gen shapes, stealthy edges, and classic delta wings—can you tell which is which at a glance? Pilots train on silhouette recognition for a reason.