Military aviation news
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August 21, 2026
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Saab has unveiled a new unmanned combat aircraft concept that could be part of Sweden's next-generation air combat system. Identified as A3-01, the project…
The Israeli Air Force continues to modernize its air refueling capability with the arrival of a second Boeing KC-46A, locally designated “Gideon.” The…
Colombia's new government wants to review the contract to purchase seventeen Gripen E/F fighter jets
When, in December 2022, Colombia's Ministry of Defence announced its intention to acquire sixteen Rafale F3s to replace the last Kfirs in its air force, the Swedish group Saab…
The L3Harris Viper Shield will equip 12 Block 70 fighters acquired after a long tender to replace the South American country's old Soviet-era aircraft
Following a new intelligence report, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) reported that Russia already has approximately 50 ballistic missiles…
Planned final assembly facility in Beja is not needed for the 12 aircraft already ordered by Portugal but could support future sales to other NATO countries
The UK’s rotary-wing military aircraft inventory fell to 249 platforms as of April 1, 2026, down 27 from one year earlier, according to annual statistics published… The post UK military helicopter…
A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III had to abort a mission to Antarctica and return to New Zealand after receiving an alert about Russian activity…
India hopes to gain key fighter-jet knowledge in a prospective partnership with France on a sixth-generation aircraft.
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Mission Sudarshan Chakra from the ramparts of the Red Fort on... The post The Anatomy of Sudarshan…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter (MWF) is being designed with a substantially higher level of indigenous... The post Tejas Mk2 Targets 85%…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s decision to acquire the English Electric Canberra rather than the much larger Soviet Tupolev Tu-16 in... The post Canberra vs Tu-16: Why…
Swarmer, Inc has today (21 August) announced a strategic partnership with and equity investment in startup Vectus Air Defense Systems. Swarmer will work closely with The post Swarmer teams up with…
Swedish defence group Saab has published a short video sequence on LinkedIn showing the first details of a concept for an uncrewed combat aircraft (Collaborative Combat…
In the third panel of the Global Air and Space Chiefs of Staff Conference organized by The Air and Space Power Association, air and missile defense was discussed…
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The Royal Netherlands Air Force is moving forward with adding a strike capability to its MQ-9A Reapers, with the goal that these unmanned systems will be able to employ weapons in…
A brief chat with the chief of the Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command.
The assembly line in Beja will not be needed for the 12 aircraft already purchased by the country, but it could serve future orders from other NATO members
L3Harris Technologies (United States) confirmed that the Peruvian Air Force's F-16C/D Block 70 aircraft will be equipped with the Viper Shield Electronic Warfare (EW) System. The information…
Rheinmetall Air Defence and Hensoldt have integrated passive sensor technology into an air defence system during a German Air Force exercise. The air picture generated The post Rheinmetall and…
The FACh raised the possibility of UdeC teams participating in projects related to the implementation of artificial intelligence in the management of data associated with the security of the…
Flying Fortress One of the most well-known bombers of all time, the B-17 Flying Fortress became famous for the long daylight bombing raids over Europe in WWII. While it lacked the range and bomb…
The Secretary of the U.S. Air Force confirmed that Seymour Johnson AFB is the planned recipient of the F-15EX Eagle II aircraft included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The Secretary of the…
L3Harris Viper Shield will equip 12 Block 70 fighters ordered after a lengthy competition to replace the South American country’s aging Soviet-era aircraft
Second Lieutenant José Ángel Fernández, of the Air and Space Force's 43rd Group, died while deployed in Santiago de Compostela with…
On August 19, 2026, Switzerland’s Federal Council announced that it is to ask parliament for an additional 970 million Swiss francs (about $1.2 billion) to secure delivery slots… The post…
In waters near Hawaii, the Pacific Dragon 2026 exercise was held, a biennial US Navy exercise dedicated to ballistic missile defense and the exchange of…
F-18M jets from Wing 12 shot down an attack drone in Romanian airspace, marking the first aerial victory by a Spanish fighter in a real operation in more than 83…
Aviación Digital, Sp.- According to the Spanish Ministry of Defence on 17 August 2026, the first aircraft of the VIGMA programme have arrived at their bases to replace the…
Aviación Digital, Sp.- A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III returned to Christchurch on August 18 while flying to Antarctica, after authorities…
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