Russia fires 629 drones and missiles at Ukraine, at least 14 killed in Kyiv
Russia launched 629 aerial weapons across Ukraine overnight into August 28, 2025, the Ukrainian Air Force said in…
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RAF Typhoon declares emergency over North Sea, returns to Coningsby airbase
An in-flight emergency was declared by a Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 flying over the North Sea…
USAF F-35A crashed in Alaska after hydraulic fluid froze in landing gear
A United States Air Force (USAF) F-35A Lightning II that crashed during an emergency approach to Eielson Air…
USAF probes tie three KC-46A boom mishaps to nozzle binding
The US Air Force Air Mobility Command has released three Accident Investigation Board reports that trace recent KC-46A…
Reliable Robotics signs USAF contract for autonomous Cessna 208B aircraft
US aerospace technology startup Reliable Robotics announced on August 26, 2025, that it has signed a $17.4 million…
France may double Mirage 2000-5 fighter jet transfer to Ukraine
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has suggested that France is preparing to expand its promised supply of…
Thailand signs first order for 4 Saab Gripen E/F fighters, deliveries from 2025
Saab has signed a contract with Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply four Gripen E/F fighters for…
Russian MiG-29A fighter damaged during transport mishap in Yerevan
A Russian Aerospace Forces MiG-29A sustained minor damage during transportation in Yerevan, Armenia, on August 24, 2025. According…
Pentagon quietly vetoed Ukraine’s long-range strikes inside Russia: WSJ
The Pentagon has quietly prevented Ukraine from using US-made ATACMS long-range missiles to hit targets inside Russia, the…
Lithuania closes part of airspace after drone incursions ahead of Zapad 2025
Lithuania has imposed a temporary flight ban along part of its border with Belarus, citing repeated drone incursions…
Boeing X-37B launches on eighth mission with SpaceX Falcon 9
The US Space Force’s experimental X-37B spaceplane is back in orbit. The reusable Boeing-built platform launched late on…
Colombian Police Black Hawk downed by suspected FARC drone, killing 12
A Black Hawk helicopter belonging to the Colombian National Police was downed by a drone suspected to be…
Malaysia PM orders probe after RMAF F/A-18D Hornet crash caught on video
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a thorough investigation into the crash of a Royal Malaysian…
Radia on how its giant WindRunner aircraft could boost defense in conflict zones
Defense logistics are growing ever more complex, especially in politically sensitive, hard-to-reach regions, due to factors like contested…
Sikorsky secures $43M US Army contract to modernize Black Hawk
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has secured a $43 million US Army contract to kick off the next…
New Zealand unveils $2.7B defense upgrade with new Seahawks and Airbus A321XLRs
The New Zealand government has revealed plans for new military spending totaling NZ$2.7 billion (US$1.6 billion) to replace…
Morocco in talks to acquire Embraer KC-390 aircraft in $600 million deal
Morocco is close to finalizing a deal with Brazil’s Embraer for the purchase of four to five KC-390…
Canada, Sweden deepen aerospace ties with Arctic security in focus
Canada and Sweden have pledged to deepen cooperation across aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies. The joint announcement was…