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August 3, 2026
Partnership with U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School expands autonomy into live mission system flight tests on the X-62 VISTA. EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a...
A closer look at the ergonomics of the world's first fifth-generation bomber.
Pratt & Whitney received a contract worth close to US$1.3 billion to secure support for the F135 engines that power the F-35 fighters of the US and its allies. The agreement will fund…
The Pentagon has given the green light to low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the F-35 fighter’s new APG-85 active electronically scanned array radar by Northrop Grumman [NOC], according to the […]
The US Air Force's ambitious program to modernize its fleet of B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers is facing new delays and mounting costs, putting…
Jet engine manufacturing is plagued by production delays, quality control issues and material shortages, the U.S. Air Force said.
The German GMF 140 is envisioned to integrate US-sourced radar options, hypersonic weapons and ballistic missiles, the AEGIS Combat System, and 64 Strike-Length Vertical Launch System cells.
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Branded Content: A holistic approach to ramping production of missiles aims to meet exploding demand and the Pentagon’s new way of doing business. The post Lockheed Martin’s Master Plan For…
Israel is studying a domestically built stealth fighter inspired by concepts that made the F-35 Lightning II one of the world's most advanced combat aircraft. At the same time, the country…
The warship design appears tailored to sit between the capabilities of a lower-end frigate and a guided-missile destroyer, with an eye on the North American market. The post German Defense Giant…
The $820 million Office of Strategic Capital loan funds components for Group 1 and Group 2 military aircraft. Drone Dominance Phase II bars Chinese motors this month, the FCC carve-outs keeping…
“L2 Aviation Selected for U.S. Air Force KC-46 CASPER Multiple Award Contract L2 Aviation, a global leader in avionics integration, manufacturing, certification, aircraft modification, repair, and…
As Boeing develops the F-47, the Air Force is keeping the heat on the GE and Pratt competition to complete development of the next-gen engine.
The US Space Force officially reactivated the 4th Space Launch Squadron, a unit based at Vandenberg Base, California. One reason for reinstating the squadron is…
August 2, 2026
The US Air Force is evaluating a concept that could revolutionize military aviation in coming decades. Researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) are studying the feasibility…
Lockheed Martin officially confirmed the operational debut of the Derringer Expeditionary Launch System, a towable two-cell launcher that represents the latest piece of a trend that…
The Air Force Research Laboratory increased by $11.7 million Blue Origin’s contract to study the use of space rockets for point-to-point deliveries The post U.S. Air Force expands Blue Origin rocket…
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Bulgaria is again evaluating used Saab Gripen and F-16 fighters as a stopgap to maintain its air defense capability. The move follows new delays in the delivery of the…
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August 1, 2026
US Air Force boosts F-35 readiness, strengthens base defense, and accelerates fleet modernization under Gen. Wilsbach. The post Largest Air Force in the World Chief Pushes Readiness, F-35 Parts…
The Navy's accelerating next-gen fighter plan.
The detachment operated for four months from Ämari Air Base, contributing to the... The post “Portuguese F-16s end NATO mission in Estonia after intercepting more than 25 Russian…
England's RAF Fairford has been the primary strategic bomber air base used to conduct missions over Iran in 2026.
The F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter program will continue operating at a production rate of 156 aircraft per year, Lockheed Martin president and CEO Jim Taiclet confirmed. The decision…
The United States Air Force (USAF) awarded the traditional James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle Award to the 509th Bomb Wing and 131st Bomb Wing, based at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, in…
Pratt & Whitney has been awarded US$1.3 billion contract to supply spare parts for the F135 engine, strengthening sustainment support for the global fleet of F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. The…
The US Air Force's A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft keeps marking milestones on its never-ending road to a retirement that keeps being extended. This time it was the turn of the…
Pulling back the curtain on the Joint Strike Fighter.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) deployed 8 F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters and an early warning aircraft to take part in the 2026 edition of the multinational exercise Pitch Black…
July 31, 2026
The Navy has a plan for a revolutionary modular surface-to-air missile arsenal, and submarines are intended to be added as launch platforms. The post U.S. Navy Is Seeking A Submarine Launched…
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Boeing’s Air Force One replacement programme is now more than US$3.1 billion over budget, with the company taking a further US$280 million charge in Q2 2026 to accelerate production and…