Australia receives final P-8A Poseidon, completing its maritime patrol fleet
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken delivery of its 14th and final P-8A Poseidon aircraft, thereby…
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ITPS Canada orders six Leonardo M-346 Block 20 jet trainers
ITPS Canada has ordered six Leonardo M-346 T Block 20 advanced jet trainers for its International Tactical Training…
Kaliningrad’s Khrabrovo Airport closed in first drone-danger alert for the exclave
Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsiya, suspended arrivals and departures at Kaliningrad Khrabrovo Airport (KGD) on the evening…
Bombardier to supply 3 Global 6500 jets to Metrea for Australia surveillance
Bombardier announced on May 26, 2026, that it will provide three Global 6500 aircraft to Washington-based defense contractor…
Lithuania’s RSI Europe delivers 9,500 Shpak FPV drones to undisclosed NATO buyer
Vilnius-based drone manufacturer RSI Europe has completed delivery of 9,500 Shpak first-person view (FPV) systems for an undisclosed…
Thales completes first X-Fire launcher firings in France’s FLP-T race
Thales has carried out the first firings of its X-Fire ground-based long-range strike launcher, the French defense electronics…
Poland receives first F-35A fighters on home soil
Poland has received its first F-35A Lightning II fighters, marking a major step in the country’s effort to…
Drone threat to Europe’s critical infrastructure is surging, resilience must follow
Joshua Kroeker is the CEO and founder of Reaktion Group. He advises governments and firms on geopolitics and…
RAF jet carrying UK defense secretary jammed near Russia border
A Royal Air Force (RAF) Dassault Falcon 900LX carrying UK Defense Secretary John Healey had its GPS signals jammed for…
US CENTCOM says more than 200 aircraft and warships backing Iran blockade
US Central Command said on May 23, 2026, that its forces have redirected 100 commercial vessels since beginning…
GA-ASI completes first flight of MQ-9B fitted with Saab AEW pods
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has flown its MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft for the first time with Saab-supplied…
Ukraine confirms Oreshnik launch in massive Russian overnight strike on Kyiv
Russia fired an RS-26 Rubizh “Oreshnik” intermediate-range ballistic missile at the Bila Tserkva area in Kyiv Oblast during…
US pauses longtime Canada defense pact amid ongoing F-35 dispute
The United States has paused its participation in a joint defense board with Canada formed by the two…
Intellisense wins $400 million Boeing contract for C-17 flight deck upgrade
Intellisense Systems has been selected by Boeing to supply avionics hardware for the US Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster…
Spanish Air Force to fit some of its A400M aircraft with firefighting kits
Spain is to fit some of its Airbus A400M military transport aircraft with specialist firefighting equipment, the country’s…
Thales delivers first two GM403 radars to Indonesia under 13-unit deal
Thales has delivered its first two Ground Master 403 (GM403) long-range air surveillance radars to the Indonesian Air Force, the…
Australia opens US $130 million facility for P-8A Poseidon maintenance at RAAF
Australia has opened a new AUD 200 million (US $130 million) facility at the Royal Australian Air Force…
Royal Thai Air Force orders two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft
The Royal Thai Air Force has placed a firm order for two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft, the European…