Approved US Sale Signals Potential C-130 Fleet for Vietnam
The US State Department has cleared a $100-million foreign military sale of C-130 Hercules sustainment services and associated tools for Vietnam, hinting at Hanoi’s potential adoption of the transport aircraft.
Romania Orders C-27J Spartan Tactical Airlifters From Leonardo
Leonardo has secured a contract to supply two C-27J Spartans to Romania, increasing the NATO country’s fleet of the tactical transport system to nine aircraft.
Largest Ukrainian Military Charity Inks Record Deal for 16,500 Drones
Come Back Alive Foundation has signed one of the largest drone procurement deals in its history, ordering approximately 16,500 tactical unmanned aerial systems for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
New Taiwan-Made System Keeps Drones Flying Without GPS
Taiwan has unveiled an AI-powered navigation solution that allows unmanned aerial systems to keep flying even when GPS signals are jammed or unavailable.
Northrop’s ‘Jackal’ Precision Strike Missile Clears Key Flight Test
Northrop Grumman’s “Jackal” has taken a step closer to battlefield deployment following a key test that demonstrated the system’s flight readiness.
First ‘Gripen F’ Fighter Breaks Cover With Twin-Seat Design From Saab
A new variant in Saab’s Gripen family has stepped into the spotlight with the rollout of the first Gripen F, a twin-seat fighter built to handle both combat missions and advanced pilot training.
AIM-9 Sidewinder: Inside the Missile That Changed Dogfighting
Few missiles have shaped aerial combat quite like the AIM-9 Sidewinder. This guide traces its evolution, from early heat-seeking origins to decades of upgrades and combat use across the globe.
Canada Launches Production of Ukrainian Drones Under New Defense Venture
Ottawa and Kyiv have agreed to produce Ukrainian-designed reconnaissance unmanned aerial systems in Canada under a new defense-industrial partnership in support of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukraine Targets Russia’s Supply Lifeline With AI-Enabled Strike Drones
Kyiv has intensified drone strikes against Russian supply vehicles in occupied southern Ukraine, targeting key logistics routes with AI-enabled systems that analysts say are reshaping battlefield dynamics.
Turkey Eyes Joint Drone Development, Production With Japan
Turkey has announced intent to expand defense-industrial cooperation with Japan through joint development and production of unmanned aerial systems.
Romania Awards Quantum Systems $36M for Additional Vector ISR Drones
Romania has awarded Quantum Systems a $36-million contract to deliver additional Vector unmanned aerial systems.
F-22 Raptor: America’s Stealth Air Dominance Platform
The F-22 Raptor remains one of the most capable air superiority fighters ever built. This guide takes a closer look at what makes it tick: stealth, supercruise, and the role it plays in modern air combat.
US Air Force Restarts T-38 Talon Flights After Training Mishap
The US Air Force has lifted a temporary grounding of its T-38 Talon fleet following a training aircraft crash near the Alabama-Mississippi border.
Lithuania to Create Dedicated Military Unit for Drone Warfare
Lithuania has announced plans to establish a new military unit dedicated to drone warfare as it moves to centralize and accelerate its unmanned aviation capabilities.
Malaysia Slams ‘Deafening Silence’ Over Scrapped Norway Missile Deal
Malaysia criticized the "deafening silence" from major powers on Sunday over the collapse of its deal with Norway for a naval missile system, saying it "sends a dangerous message" about the integrity of international contracts.
Ukraine War Drives Boom in Taiwan Drone Exports
Taiwan’s unmanned aerial system exports are surging as the war in Ukraine drives global demand for autonomous solutions and pushes governments to diversify away from Chinese suppliers.
America’s E-2D Hawkeye Gains AI-Driven Maintenance, Virtual Training Systems
A modernization push for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is bringing augmented reality, virtual reality, AI, and machine learning to its maintenance and training ecosystem, aiming to speed up repairs and improve technician performance across the fleet.
Classic Dornier Utility Aircraft Returns as the Next-Gen ‘Do228 NXT’
A new demonstrator for the Do228 NXT aircraft is making its first public appearance, marking the transformation of the four-decade-old Dornier 228 utility aircraft into a modernized multi-mission platform.
Ukraine to Buy Up to 20 Gripen Jet Fighters, Sweden to Donate 16
Ukraine plans to buy up to 20 latest model Gripen fighter jets and Sweden will donate 16 older models to boost its air defense.
US Army Evaluates New Command-Networked Drone Interceptor for Europe Defense
The US Army is testing a low-cost, radar-agnostic drone interceptor that integrates with existing command-and-control networks.
Cubic to Deliver Common Data Link Suite for Poland
Raytheon has partnered with California-based Cubic Secure Communications to provide Common Data Link systems for Poland.
Conti Federal to Construct B-21 Simulator Hub at Ellsworth Base
Conti Federal Services has signed a $36.3-million contract to build an Aircrew Distributed Debriefing Flight Simulator Facility at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.
F-35 Directs MQ-20 Drone in New Collaborative Combat Aircraft Test
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has demonstrated interoperability between the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet and the MQ-20 Avenger drone in support of the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
