Czech PM Babis rules out donating L-159 ‘drone-fighting’ jets to Ukraine
The Czech Republic will not sell or donate light combat aircraft to Ukraine, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said, rejecting a…
Ukraine expands partnership with ICEYE for tactical satellite intelligence
Ukraine has expanded its cooperation with Finnish synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operator ICEYE under a new agreement…
Saudi Arabia hosts multinational Spears of Victory 2026 air exercise
Saudi Arabia has kicked off the Spears of Victory 2026 multinational military exercise at the Air Warfare Center…
Czech president says Prague can supply drone-fighting jets to Ukraine
The Czech Republic is preparing to supply Ukraine with combat aircraft capable of intercepting incoming drones, as confirmed by Czech President Petr…
Israeli Air Force Black Hawk crashes during CH-53 recovery lift
An Israeli Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed on the morning of January 16, 2026, after becoming detached mid-air…
France orders six Airbus VSR700 shipborne drones for French Navy from 2028
France’s defense procurement agency, the DGA, has awarded a production contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for six VSR700 uncrewed…
Danish C-130 airlift brings first European troops to Nuuk for Greenland mission
European countries have begun airlifting reconnaissance teams into Greenland under Danish leadership, with C-130 Hercules transport aircraft flying the first…
Ghana orders four Airbus helicopters, including H175M multi-mission aircraft
Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract from the Ministry of Defense of Ghana for four helicopters, comprising two H175M multi-mission platforms and…
Sabena Technics to support Franco-German C-130J fleet under CAROLUS deal
Sabena Technics has secured a 10-year support contract from France’s Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (DMAé) to provide long-term…
GE Aerospace, Lockheed test rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missiles
GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin have completed a series of ground tests of a liquid-fueled rotating detonation ramjet…
French Army leaders say Ukraine changing helicopter operations, not ending them
The French Army’s helicopter arm (ALAT) argues that the war in Ukraine is pushing armed forces to adjust…
UK launches Nightfall ballistic missile program for Ukrainian deep strike
The UK Ministry of Defence has launched an accelerated competition to develop a ground-launched deep-strike ballistic missile intended for Ukrainian…
Airbus delivers 793 jets in 2025 as A320 checks and Boeing results loom
Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft to 91 customers in 2025, a 4% year-on-year increase that puts the manufacturer slightly above…
Germany orders eight MQ-9B drones for naval surveillance from 2028
Germany has ordered eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, adding a long-endurance unmanned layer to its…
NYT says US ‘civilian plane’ targeted boat off Venezuela. Which aircraft was it?
The first strike of Operation Southern Spear was announced by Washington on September 2, 2025, after a US…
Airbus to build 340 additional OneWeb satellites for Eutelsat
Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract from Eutelsat to produce an additional 340 OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO)…
India and France near major deal for 114 Rafale fighters ahead of Macron visit
India and France are moving closer to a major follow-on Rafale agreement for the Indian Air Force (IAF),…
Dassault backs Harmattan AI to bring controlled autonomy to Rafale F5 and UCAS
Dassault Aviation has announced a strategic partnership with French defense technology company Harmattan AI and is leading the…