US releases new UFO files in transparency push
The US Department of War published its first batch of declassified records related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) on May 8, 2026, launching a…
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Indonesia signs deal for 12 Bayraktar Kizilelma combat drones
Turkey’s Baykar has signed an export agreement with Indonesian defense company PT Republik Aero Dirgantara (Republikorp) for the supply of 12 Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned…
South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae cleared for combat after final DAPA evaluation
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on May 7, 2026, that the KF-21 Boramae, the country’s…
Rocket Lab joins Raytheon on US Space Force Golden Dome interceptor program
Long Beach-based Rocket Lab Corporation announced that, in partnership with Raytheon, it has been selected to demonstrate advanced capabilities for the United…
US Air Force returns retired B-1B bomber from boneyard to active service
A US Air Force B-1B Lancer that was retired in 2021 has returned to active service after nearly two years…
Royal Australian Air Force announces Exercise Pitch Black for July-August 2026
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced that Exercise Pitch Black will return later this year, bringing together…
Qatar-gifted Air Force One entry expected before historic US anniversary
A Boeing 747-8i gifted to the United States by Qatar is expected to make its grand entrance as…
US approves $150 million sale of Bell 505 helicopters to the Philippines
The United States has approved a potential $150 million sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to…
ICEYE brings satellite intelligence to French Army brigade at ORION 2026
Finnish synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operator ICEYE embedded a deployable ISR Cell at the core of a…
Two drones crash in eastern Latvia after entering airspace from Russia
Two drones entered Latvian airspace from Russian territory and crashed in the eastern Latgale region overnight on May…
Raytheon secures major SharpSight radar order in global distribution deal
Raytheon has received its largest order to date for its SharpSight surveillance radar, with distribution partner Blue Raven signing a contract for…
MBDA to help India set up local MICA missile MRO facility
MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force to develop a local Maintenance, Repair and Mid-Life…
Ex-USAF pilot allegedly briefed Chinese military on F-35, electronic warfare
A retired US Air Force fighter pilot accused of illegally training Chinese military aviators delivered a presentation at…
US State Department approves $373.6 million JDAM-ER sale to Ukraine
The US State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of extended-range Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM-ER) tail…
Israel’s first KC-46 ‘Gideon’ tanker completes maiden flight in US skies
Israel’s first Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tanker, designated “Gideon” in Israeli service, has completed its maiden flight in US skies, the…
US Air Force’s B-52J re-engining clears design review, nears flight testing
The US Air Force’s B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program has completed its Critical Design Review, clearing the way…
US Air Force clears Boeing T-7A Red Hawk for production
The United States Air Force has cleared the Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk trainer for initial production, approving the first low-rate production lot of aircraft. The…
Israel approves purchase of additional F-35I and F-15IA squadrons from the US
Israel has approved the purchase of two additional fighter jet squadrons from the United States, adding to its…