Military aviation news
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August 1, 2026
The amphibious aircraft is dropping water over affected areas in the north, where more... The post “Be-200ES of the Algerian Air Force battles fires that left at least six dead” appeared…
The Navy's accelerating next-gen fighter plan.
After successfully completing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at the facilities of Leonardo's Aircraft Division in Venegono, Italy, the…
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The Colombian Air Force finalized the contract minute for two Embraer C-390 Millennium worth USD 366.4 million. Deliveries will take place between 2029 and 2030.
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…
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The Colombian Air Force (FAC) has finalized the details of the contract it will sign with Embraer for the purchase of two C-390 military cargo aircraft. The total cost reaches 366.4 million…
England's RAF Fairford has been the primary strategic bomber air base used to conduct missions over Iran in 2026.
From 21 to 25 July, the Italian contingent of the NATO Multinational Battle Group Bulgaria conducted a training activity in the Constanța area together with French and Romanian troops, to…
The new agreement updates the 2023 memorandum to enhance air navigation, integrate civil and military systems and promote dual use of national infrastructure for the benefit of…
Iran is expected to receive its first shipment of Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile systems within weeks as it seeks... Read More »
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…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Paninian India Private Limited, an emerging player in India’s indigenous missile ecosystem, is understood to be expanding... The post Paninian India…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s Ministry of Defence has reissued the Request for Proposal (RFP) governing the Development Phase of the... The post MoD Reissues AMCA…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India has issued a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) establishing a temporary hazard corridor stretching roughly 2,530... The post Strategic Footprint…
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…
With the development and induction of hypersonic and cruise missiles, Japan is on the path to consolidating and expanding its long-range strike capability, a strategy adopted with the…
Pulling back the curtain on the Joint Strike Fighter.
The aircraft will feature a larger cargo door that will ease its use in disaster relief operations and allow the installation of medical evacuation equipment for…
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…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. As DRDO prepares for further testing of the Astra Mk2 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, with industry estimates suggesting... The post Astra…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Tejas Mk2 is increasingly being positioned as one of the most important fighter aircraft in the... The post Tejas Mk2: The Missing Numbers…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme has entered a new, high-pressure phase, with the Ministry of... The post AMCA’s DCPP Must…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI/TUSAŞ) has released new footage showing its KAAN P1 fighter jet prototype conducting powered... The post KAAN P1…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s reported interest in joining a European sixth-generation fighter programme—whether the UK, Japan and Italy-led Global Combat... The post…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. More than a decade after the Indian Air Force (IAF) selected the Dassault Rafale as the winner... The post Rafale or Eurofighter? Revisiting India’s…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is moving closer to standardizing its close-combat missile architecture, with the Advanced... The post Expanding the…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti has officially retired from the Indian Air Force after a distinguished career... The post ” Thank you for telling…
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July 31, 2026
Four pre-qualified bidders have until 31 August next year to respond to request for proposals. A NATO programme paving the way for the development of a next-generation military rotorcraft has…