Military aviation news
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August 21, 2026
According to HUR data reported by The New Voice of Ukraine, in mid-July Russia was producing around 50 Iskander-M ballistic missiles, 15 Iskander-K, 20 Kalibr, 60 Kh-101 and five Kinzhal missiles…
Ukrainian company Fire Point has unveiled at the DALO Industry Days 2026, just held in Herning, Denmark, the FP-9, a new medium-range ballistic missile that the company…
While a single-seat Su-57 must concentrate all tasks on a single pilot, the two-seat version provides additional human capacity to manage a more complex formation. The ultimate goal…
The company presents itself as one of the world's leading providers of advanced air defense systems and states that its solutions allow coordinating ground, air and naval systems…
The longevity of some combat aircraft platforms often far exceeds what was initially planned by their designers, manufacturers and operators, which is what is happening…
Israeli Air Force fighters carried out an airstrike in the early hours of Tuesday against Abu al-Duhur air base, in Idlib province, northern Syria, eight raids that…
August 20, 2026
Production of the first Swiss F-35As is entering a new phase: at Leonardo's Cameri plant in Italy, the first fuselage section and the first wing are already…
The Air Force is negotiating a potential $1.4 billion deal to replace five dormitories—reportedly suffering from mold, failing air conditioning systems, and foundational defects—that housed…
The TB-001 was intercepted alongside a Y-9Z electronic warfare aircraft as Chinese and Russian aircraft continue to operate in Japan’s Air Defense Identification Zone. Japan has said China’s Tengden…
The Navy and Defense Innovation Unit are investing $50 million in Shield AI's X-BAT, a tail-landing fighter drone that has never flown. The Air Force is deliberately sitting this one out, and the…
The U.S. Navy is leading a multinational effort to develop a new version of the Evolved SeaSparrow air defense missile.
A U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III taking off from Christchurch, New Zealand, returned after receiving a “potentially hazardous” space activity notice.
United States Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft carried out in-flight refueling training with a US Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules…
On August 14, 2026, the 37th Helicopter Squadron at F.E. Warren Air Force Base held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the MH-139 Grey Wolf hangar and 90th Missile Security Operations Squadron Tactical…
This story has been updated with additional information about Golden Dome’s current funding. The Pentagon official overseeing the Trump administration’s planned multilayered missile defense shield…
U.S. has supported research missions to the south polar region since the 1950s.
In the 2026 armament programme unveiled last March, the Swiss Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport [DDPS] had requested 1.87 billion Swiss francs…
U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for infrastructure–a $4 billion contracting hub for SSC–is completing a move from Los Angeles Air Force Base…
The Portuguese Air Force will mark 75 years of operating the De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk at Air Base No. 1 in Sintra this September. Events are planned to mark the occasion…
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman showcased his rare MiG-29 jet fighter at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. During a Warbirds in Review panel, he captivated the crowd, sharing his vision for…
Exercise with Anduril YFQ-44A and General Atomics YFQ-42A is helping define how the future combat drones can be controlled, maintained and rapidly returned to the air
Rheinmetall Air Defence and Hensoldt have succeeded in integrating the latter’s Twinvis passive radar into the former’s Skymaster command and weapon engagement system.
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Huntsville, AL — Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announces a significant expansion at its Huntsville, AL facility that now includes a new secure Hypersonic/Interceptor Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL)…
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“We believe HÜRJET has the potential to become not only the trainer aircraft of Türkiye and Spain, but also a training platform for NATO,” CEO Mehmet Demiroglu said.
Images show much of the service’s small Avanti fleet together as Italy continues to renew the unusual twin-pusher aircraft
Already in July, Romania had to repel several drones that had, confirmed or suspected, entered the NATO country's airspace from Russia. Since then the number of such incidents…
By: Hispaviación Editorial Staff Photo: OSINTWarfare (X) The delivery of the first F-16V Block 70 fighters to Taiwan goes beyond logistics, positioning as a critical indicator of the capacity …
High tension in the Black Sea. A Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter today, 20 August, destroyed an explosive-laden sea drone located a few hundred metres from the platform…
20-08-2026 The first F-16V Block 70 fighter Taiwan acquired left the US bound for the Asian island, opening a transpacific transport operation that marks the start …
On August 20, 2026, South Korean commercial launch provider INNOSPACE announced that the Brazilian Air Force activated the Flight Termination System (FTS) during the first test flight of its SEBIT […]
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