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.
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.
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.
ITPS Canada Buys Leonardo M-346T Block 20 Advanced Jet Trainers
ITPS Canada has ordered M-346T advanced jet trainers from Leonardo, following an airborne evaluation of the aircraft at the Ottawa International Airport in October 2025.
Australia to Decommission Spartan Airlifters Under New Defense Strategy
Australia will retire its Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft and replace them with commercial airframes as part of the country’s latest defense strategy.
Airbus to Open New A330 Aircraft Conversion Center in Spain
Airbus Defence and Space has announced the establishment of a new A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft conversion facility in Seville, Spain.
UK Adds Low-Cost Drone Killer to Typhoon Jets in Middle East
The UK Royal Air Force has started operational use of a laser-guided counter-drone weapon on Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft deployed in the Middle East.
Airbus to Provide Italy With A330 Tankers Under $1.6B Deal
Italy has awarded Airbus a $1.6 billion contract for the procurement of A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft.
US Air Force Grounds T-38 Fleet After Training Jet Crash
The US Air Force has halted activities of its entire T-38 Talon fleet following a crash involving an aircraft assigned to Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi.
Otto Aerospace’s Bullet-Shaped Phantom 3500 Jet Passes Key Design Review
Texas-based Otto Aerospace has completed the initial design review for its Phantom 3500 aircraft, moving the program into production planning and flight testing.
Airbility, Schübeler Launch eVTOL Propulsion Tech Collaboration
South Korea’s Airbility has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany-based Schübeler to jointly develop electric ducted fan propulsion systems for next-generation eVTOL aircraft, the companies announced.
India’s First Locally Built C-295 Transport Aircraft Nears Debut
India’s first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 system appears close to rollout from the Tata-Airbus military transport aircraft plant in Gujarat.
Pratt & Whitney, GE Pass Engine Assembly Review for NGAP Program
RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace have completed assembly readiness reviews for their adaptive cycle engines under the US Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program.
F-35-Class Airpower: Turkey Shows Off ‘Güçhan’ Engine With 42,000-Pound Thrust
Turkey is pushing deeper into advanced fighter propulsion with a new turbofan engine designed to support next-gen air platforms.
US Air Force to Retire E-11 ‘Wi-Fi in the Sky’ Fleet by 2028
The US Air Force is planning to retire its fleet of E-11 Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft by 2028, replacing the capability with a space-enabled network, according to congressional testimony and budget documents.
General Atomics Completes Upkeep for Bangladesh Navy’s Dornier 228 Aircraft
General Atomics AeroTec Systems has completed a comprehensive upgrade for a Dornier 228 short takeoff and landing utility aircraft for the Bangladesh Navy.
US Navy Accepts 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye From Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has supplied the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to the US Navy, marking a continued production push for the carrier-based platform.
Saab Delivers New Gripen Fighter Jets to Hungary
Hungary has taken delivery of two JAS 39 Gripen C supersonic combat aircraft from Saab as part of a contract signed in 2024.
Lockheed to Supply Training Package for US Navy TACAMO Aircraft Program
Lockheed Martin will provide training devices and support services for the US Navy’s ongoing Take Charge and Move Out modernization program.
Florida Researchers Model Supersonic Jet Noise for Safer Military Landings
Engineers in Florida have developed a model to explain and reduce the extreme noise produced by military jets during takeoff and landing, a long-standing risk to aircraft and ground crews.
S. Korea Air Force Issues Apology Over F-15K Collision Linked to In-Flight Selfies
The Republic of Korea Air Force has released a statement apologizing for a 2021 midair collision involving two F-15K fighter jets.
Lockheed Martin, L3Harris to Build F-35 Upkeep Center in Canada
Lockheed Martin and MAS, a Canadian segment of L3Harris, have agreed to deepen cooperation to launch an F-35 depot in Mirabel, Quebec, advancing Ottawa’s push for domestic sustainment of its future fighter fleet.
