Military aviation news
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August 4, 2026
The Italian Air Force carried out its first real interception mission since the start of its current participation in NATO's Baltic Air Policing operation. The Eurofighter Typhoon jets took off from…
Leading NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania, the Tactical Air Detachment (DAT) "Paznic" contingent of the Spanish Air and Space Force begins its first flights…
There is a new air war commander of the U.S. forces in the Middle East, including the stop-and-start operations against Iran: Lt. Gen. Daniel T. Lasica. Lasica assumed command of Air Forces Central…
An AI agent was able to interpret infrared sensor data and direct the X-62 test aircraft to intercept the target. The US Air Force continues to expand the capabilities of artificial intelligence in…
The Department of the Air Force has released new guidance for commanders to begin separating Airmen and Guardians who have been on medical shaving profiles for too long. The post USAF Issues New…
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., August 5, 2026, 2026 – The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing [NYSE:BA] a $75 million Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) to acquire the BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Unit (PDU)...
The Australian KC-30A MRTT refueled Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighters in flight for the first time during the multinational Pitch Black 2026 exercise, held in Australia. The…
More than 90 teams are flying the DARPA Lift Challenge at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force through August 9, chasing a 4:1 payload-to-weight ratio for a share of $6.5 million. DARPA's own…
The Air Force named a dedicated enlisted recruiting commander as a “commitment” to its effort to build a modern, seamless pipeline, continuing the service’s efforts to rapidly scale up ranks for…
New Delhi will prioritize upgrading its Su-30MKI fleet and developing the AMCA, despite the unprecedented technology offer presented by Russia.
A closer look at some of the leading F-35 armadas around the world.
The Air Force’s autonomous test fighter known as the X-62 carried out multiple artificial intelligence-controlled intercepts of a crewed jet in a series of experiments earlier this year, the service…
On Monday 3 August, two Italian Air Force Eurofighter F-2000s of Task Force Air "Baltic Thunder III" took off from Šiauliai air base in Lithuania, on the order of the combined…
The US Air Force plans to select vendors by the end of 2026 to develop concepts for cheap, attritable drones that can perform the MQ-9 Reaper mission of persistent intelligence, surveillance…
X-62A VISTA Used AI for Practice Air-to-Air Intercepts, Program to Integrate RTX PhantomStrike Radar
As the Air Force nears a possible downselect decision on Increment 2 of the service’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program this year, the Air Force Test pilot school and Lockheed Martin‘s […]
As part of a new documentary on the modernization of its capabilities, China's Air Force has once again showcased its reliance on artificial intelligence for planning…
By Vice Commodore Fernando Báez – Argentine Air Force. This article is analytical and forward-looking. The considerations on the possible use of drones…
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Ilyushin Il-20M reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Tuesday in the second such incident this week, as Warsaw accused Moscow of testing NATO’s…
TUPPER LAKE, NY — NATO wants to expand its use of commercial satcom by leasing capacity… The post NATO’s Project 7 solicits bids to provide alliance with commercial satcom services on as-needed…
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…
The U.S. Air Force is searching for answers on how to remedy supply chain bottlenecks in building engines for the service’s F-15EX fighter by Boeing [BA] and F-16 by Lockheed […]
The Colombian Aerospace Force confirmed the acquisition of two KC-390 Millennium aircraft for USD 366 million. Besides replacing part of its aging C-130 Hercules fleet, the new aircraft…
AI agents, using data from a Legion Infrared Search and Track pod, controlled the X-62 VISTA and executed 27 autonomous intercepts of airborne targets throughout eight flights. The U.S. Air Force…
The National Government officially confirmed the Argentine Air Force will receive the second batch of six F-16 fighters in the second half of September. The announcement was made by the…
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The Colombian Air and Space Force (FAC) announced on Tuesday (4th) the purchase of two Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft, becoming the 13th customer for the plane and the second air force…
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Colombia has taken another step in modernizing its armed forces by confirming the acquisition of two Embraer KC-390 Millennium multi-role aircraft. The contract, signed by the Fuerza…
Leidos has been chosen by Sierra Space to deliver infrared sensing payloads for 18 new missile warning and tracking satellites.
The global missiles and missile defence sector looks set for strong growth over the next decade, with Western countries dominating the market.
NHIndustries has begun flight testing the new Block 1 configuration of the multi-role NH90 helicopter, a key milestone in the modernization program for the aircraft used by several…
X-62 VISTA completed 27 autonomous intercepts after receiving targeting information from an onboard IRST system
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