Military aviation news
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August 3, 2026
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 Russian Navy's Northern Fleet conducted missile firing exercises in the Arctic, deploying frigates, cruisers, nuclear submarines and coastal defense systems in the Barents Sea. The…
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…
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…
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…
The United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF) demonstrated a gain for its fleet of Dassault Mirage 2000-9 fighters by integrating the Thunder P-32 guided bomb, developed by HALCON, a company…
After completing readiness preparations for missile corvette BAE Loja (CM-16) and logistics ship BAE Imbabura (RA-72), Ecuador's Navy began the departure of both units bound for the…
The Belgian Air Force's Airbus A400M Atlas made an impressive landing on a Swedish highway during a multinational military exercise, demonstrating its ability to operate from runways…
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After detecting the irregular entry into Brazilian airspace of an aircraft coming from southern Bolivia, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) deployed two Embraer A-29 Super…
The Nato Support and Procurement Agency awarded Thales’ Spanish subsidiary a contract to supply a Deployable Tactical Air Navigation system.
“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 Brazilian Army took a further step in adopting technologies aimed at battlefield robotization during the 2026 Ground Force Unmanned Systems Symposium…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has initiated the process to procure a new generation of Micro Unmanned... The post Indian Air Force Garud Commandos…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The math of modern air defense has long been unsustainable. Pouring million-dollar surface-to-air missiles into five-thousand-dollar loitering…
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Saab has announced plans to triple annual production of the GlobalEye airborne early warning and surveillance aircraft by the end of the decade, in response to rising international demand and…
In Turkey, final preparations are underway for the maiden flight of the new Kaan prototype P1. The revised stealth fighter jet taxied under its own power for the first time at the TAI plant…
The Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force told senators that his service needs additional… The post French Air Force chief says it cannot wait until 2033 for more Rafale jets appeared…
Russia has taken another step to boost exports of the Su-57E stealth fighter by officially unveiling the new RVV-SDM medium-range air-to-air missile, developed to be part of the…
Experiments involving 3D printing and launching missiles from uncrewed vessels were expected to take place among high-end warfighting training.
After the Bundeswehr commissioned Oberndorf small-arms maker Heckler & Koch just a month ago to supply 250,000 G95A1 and G95KA1 assault rifles, it is now reportedly…
The Prime Minister added that the submarines "will protect the UK for decades" and that the programme will help create jobs and training opportunities across many regions…
The Italian Air Force began a new rotation in Lithuania with 4 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter-bombers, aircraft supported by a contingent of 200 men and women at the Air Base in…
Thales has secured a contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to supply its next-generation Deployable Tactical Air Navigation (D-TACAN) system to the Spanish Air & Space Force…
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…
The latest with Australia's fighter modernization plans.
The story behind the strategic pause in stealth fighter deliveries.
As Turkey’s Kaan advances, uncrewed Kizilelma continues test progress. The first prototype of the Turkish Aerospace (TAI) Kaan fighter has started taxi tests pending its maiden flight, as the…
Interested supplier companies have until 20 August 2026 to submit their proposals exclusively through electronic means. Operational need and…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Speculation that production of India’s indigenous Akash Air Defence Missile System is nearing its end is misplaced.... The post Akash Missile…
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