Military aviation news
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August 26, 2026
The United Kingdom expects its first F-35A fighters to enter service in the early 2030s, which
August 25, 2026
The provision to Kyiv comes alongside increased tensions between Moscow and London over the UK’s support for Ukraine.
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. In a major shift in Western military assistance, the United Kingdom has agreed to hand over classified... The post UK Declassifies Missile Data to…
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The United Kingdom has agreed to share classified information with Kyiv on the components of the long-range SCALP-EG missile, paving the way
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August 24, 2026
In an obscure and perhaps less glorious role, Britain’s well-known World War 2 fighter excelled at important photo-reconnaissance missions while donning some unusual paint schemes. Sometime in 1939…
Britain is releasing classified data to enable local production, which opens the door to a slew of advantages for Ukraine. The post Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Production Is Coming To Ukraine…
The decision will allow defense company MBDA to share classified information about UK-made components used in the SCALP. The missile is the French version of the Storm…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives in Kyiv on his first official foreign visit to announce the transfer of Storm Shadow/SCALP missile blueprints, which will allow its…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives in Kyiv on his first official trip abroad to announce the transfer of the Storm Shadow/SCALP missile blueprints, enabling local assembly in Ukraine…
With the opening of an assembly line in the country at war, Kyiv will add capabilities to its war effort against Russia.With this move, the new British prime minister makes a new gesture…
August 22, 2026
The Argentine Navy will retire the French jets this year after years of failed attempts to overcome British restrictions on ejector seat components
Argentine Navy will retire the French-built jets in 2026 after years of failed attempts to overcome British restrictions on their ejection-seat components
August 20, 2026
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. In mid-June 2025, one of the world’s most advanced and expensive fighter jets—a British Royal Navy F-35B... The post F-35B: The Curious Case of the…
August 19, 2026
Last July we took part in London in the Global Air and Space Chiefs Conference organized by The Air and Space Power Association, where…
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has underway the acquisition of CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters in a long-range version resembling the…
August 17, 2026
UK's second new E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft already wears RAF colours ahead of resumed test flights
The second of the United Kingdom's new Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for the Royal Air Force (RAF) is one step closer to…
Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce said on August 14, 2026, that they intend to partner on the design, development, manufacture,… The post Reliance joins Rolls-Royce bid for India’s AMCA fighter…
Proposed Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex aims to build end-to-end propulsion capabilities for India’s fifth-generation fighter programme Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have announced a strategic…
Partnership is a nod to India’s desire to develop its local defence industry. Reliance and Rolls-Royce will explore the possibility of developing a fighter engine for India’s planned Advanced Medium…
August 16, 2026
A Cathay Pacific Airways flight from Hong Kong to London Heathrow lost radio contact with air traffic control after its cockpit crew selected the wrong frequency, prompting a NATO air-policing…
August 14, 2026
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At the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in London, representatives of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) held a meeting with the Logistics Command of the Air Force…
The First World War was the conflict in which fighter aircraft appeared. In late 1915, the British and French tried to rationalise their fleets…
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August 11, 2026
UK Military Flying Training System providers detail current activities with 110-strong fleet. With the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) BAE Systems Hawk replacement need placed firmly in the news…
August 10, 2026
A French Air and Space Force A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport successfully refuelled US and UK RC-135 aircraft in a coordinated exercise.
The UK Ministry of Defence has formally launched the procurement of a new advanced jet trainer for the… The post UK launches search for new Royal Air Force trainer and Red Arrows jet appeared first…
The French Air and Space Force achieved an unprecedented milestone for NATO by carrying out, for the first time, in-flight refuelling of RC-135 intelligence aircraft from the United…
August 9, 2026
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Red Arrows aerobatic display team has canceled a series of upcoming appearances after… The post Red Arrows cancel upcoming UK displays due to troubles returning from US…
August 8, 2026
A request for information (RFI) has been released to gather industry responses ahead of the replacement of the Hawk T1 and Hawk T2 in Royal Air Force service. With the planned early retirement of…
August 4, 2026
According to local media reports, the Turkish Air Force is preparing to receive the first of its C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft acquired from the…
August 3, 2026
By Ian Brown, EAA 657159, Editor, Bits and Pieces; Member, Canadian Council; Washago, Ontario The Red Arrows are pilots of the Royal Air Force, and they were spectacular when we watched their…
