France and Germany seek new defense dynamic after fighter jet project failure
France and Germany have formally shifted their defense relationship away from the wreckage of a failed joint fighter…
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Multinational air power takes over Australia’s Top End for Pitch Black 26
Australia’s Northern Territory will serve as a hub of international air power from July 20 to August 7,…
Embraer delivers first C-390 Millennium to Czech Air Force after 20 months
The first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft was handed over to the Czech Air Force by Embraer on July…
UK pledges €300 million to fund 16 Gripen fighter jets for Ukraine
The UK has pledged €300 million ($345 million) to help Ukraine field a squadron of 16 Saab Gripen…
US Air Force combat drone fires long-range missile for first time
The US Air Force has fired a live air-to-air missile from a jet-powered combat drone for the first…
Actions of Blue Angels pilot called into question over low pass at busy US beach
The actions of a US Navy pilot for the Blue Angels aerobatic display team are under review after…
MBDA recruits seasoned executive Jean-Brice Dumont from Airbus as new CEO
French defense firm MBDA has recruited the services of Jean-Brice Dumont from Airbus as its new CEO, a…
South Korea chooses Bombardier Global 6500s for electronic warfare missions
South Korea has selected the Bombardier Global 6500 as the platform for a new pair of electronic warfare…
Golden Dome contracts won by L3Harris and Sierra to build missile busting tech
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded Golden Dome contracts to L3Harris Technologies and Sierra Space to build…
RTX’s Collins Aerospace to equip US Army’s new MV-75 Cheyenne rotorcraft
RTX announced that its Collins Aerospace business has been selected by Bell Textron, a Textron company, to supply…
Yemen strikes capital’s airport runway to block Mahan Air flight from Iran
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government said it struck the runway at Sana’a International Airport on July 13, 2026, to stop…
RAAF P-8A Poseidons complete Operation Gateway rotation as mission turns 45
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed this year’s first rotation of Operation Gateway, with three P-8A…
UK funds three suppliers to develop new low-cost interceptors under LCADE
The UK will fund three suppliers to develop new low-cost interceptors under a joint defense program with Poland,…
Why laser weapons are finally moving from the test range to the battlefield
For decades, military laser weapons promised revolutionary capability but rarely moved beyond laboratory testing and field demonstrations. That…
MQ-28A Ghost Bat debuts at Valiant Shield with F-15EX flight and FARP refueling
Australia’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat has made its debut in a major international exercise during Valiant Shield 2026, demonstrating…
Hegseth vows to ‘fix’ US Army Apache pilots suspension over July 4 beach flybys
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that he will “fix” the suspension of eight South Carolina Army National Guard…
Pentagon makes major laser weapon deals to counter drones and cruise missiles
The US Department of War announced on July 9, 2026, that two Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) agreements had been…
Canada’s first new-build CC-330 Husky tanker makes first flight
Canada’s first new-build CC-330 Husky tanker has completed its maiden flight from Airbus’ facility in Getafe, Spain, marking…