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July 31, 2026

When Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach became Chief of Staff of the Air Force in November 2025, he coined a simple motto: “Fly and Fix”—so you can fight if necessary. In the nine months since, Airmen have…

The Department of the Air Force’s lead unit for cyberspace operations recently began the first phase of a network hardening effort and is slated to start the second phase using artificial…

Thales has been selected by NATO to supply its latest-generation deployable TACAN system to the Spanish Air and Space Force.

The shock of the Franco-German split, echoing what happened decades ago and gave rise to the Eurofighter and the Rafale, dealt a harsh blow to Spain's aspirations of having in a…

The first Ohio-built Fury has left Anduril’s production line as General Atomics begins manufacturing its competing FQ-42A.

The Air Force’s plan to start production on a new engine for the B-52H Stratofortress before conducting critical flight tests runs the risk of cost overruns and more schedule delays, government…

The Navy has a plan for a revolutionary modular surface-to-air missile arsenal, and submarines are intended to be added as launch platforms. The post U.S. Navy Is Seeking A Submarine Launched…
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Boeing’s Air Force One replacement programme is now more than US$3.1 billion over budget, with the company taking a further US$280 million charge in Q2 2026 to accelerate production and…

A new audit from the Government Accountability Office found concerns with the Air Force’s modernization of the B-52 Stratofortress, which is planned to fly through the middle of the century.

General says the new-generation fighter should fly during the current administration and that B-21 deployment begins in 2027

JS Chōkai, a Kōngo class destroyer, is the first Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship to be equipped with the BGM-109 Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM). Though an extensive operator of warships…

As the B-52 fleet of 75 bombers enters its seventh decade of service, most of the aircraft’s modernization efforts–worth more than $20 billion–are facing risks, according to a new Government […]

General says next-generation fighter is on track to fly during the current administration while B-21 deployment begins in 2027

The P1 aircraft begins powered taxi testing as Turkish Aerospace pushes toward multiple flying prototypes. The post Turkey’s Latest Kaan Fighter Prototype Begins Taxi Tests appeared first on TWZ .

The big changes coming to Canadian air power.

Red Cat's Teal Drones won a $2.49 million Air Force order to evaluate Black Widow as a potential successor to the Security Forces' current Teal 2 fleet.

Lorenzo Mariani said the sixth-gen fighter could enter service two years ahead of its 2035 target date, but only if some requirements for the “initial version” were altered.

HENSOLDT has announced it will supply its new CAIRAS passive missile-warning system for the CA-1 Europa – an AI‑powered uncrewed combat aircraft developed by German start-up Helsing. This first…

South Korea has reached a historic milestone in its defense industry by officially completing development of the fighter

BAE Systems has officially begun production of the first Eurofighter Typhoon jets destined for the Turkish Air Force, which

NordSpace Ventures announced an investment in North Vector Dynamics this week, a company building full-spectrum sovereign missile capability. The post NordSpace Funds NVD Amid Canada’s Export Push…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. IIT-Madras-incubated startup D-Propulse has reached a major milestone in India’s private propulsion sector, successfully demonstrating a 5... The…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. China’s unveiling of what it describes as sixth-generation fighter aircraft has generated considerable attention across the global... The post IAF…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Air Force Station Jodhpur recently rolled out the red carpet for Major General Koffi N’Guessan Alfred, Chief... The post AFS Jodhpur Hosts Ivory…

Brave1 and NATO opened applications on July 28 for UNITE-Brave NATO, the first joint Ukraine-NATO innovation grant program. Teams chasing €10 million in counter-drone and air defense grants have…

Ukraine's 3rd SSO Regiment received a KFC order by Heavy Shot bomber drone, showing how battlefield logistics now move food, medicine, and ammunition.

An Air Force office recently took over the sprawling M-Code project, meant to give jam- and spoof-proof GPS receivers to potentially a million pieces of tech.

New courses during the summer at the U.S. Air Force Academy teach cadets basic combat skills to make them better members of the joint force. The post Summer at USAFA: New Courses Teach Combat Skills…

Turkish Aerospace has released footage showing the KAAN P1 prototype completing its first taxi test, the first of… The post Turkey’s new KAAN fighter prototype completes first taxi test ahead of…

Japan has fired a Tomahawk cruise missile from a warship for the first time, the country’s Ministry of… The post Japan fires Tomahawk cruise missile from warship for first time appeared first on…