France’s DGA denies plan for 61 extra Rafale jets, confirms 225-aircraft target
France’s 2026 finance bill confirms that the operational target for its Rafale fighter fleet remains at 225 aircraft,…
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Australia vs China: Dispute over ‘unsafe’ military aircraft interaction
China has accused Australia of “covering up” an airspace violation, countering Australia’s earlier claims that Chinese military aircraft…
Sweden, Ukraine sign letter of intent for up to 150 Gripen E fighters
Sweden and Ukraine have signed a letter of intent covering a potential sale of more than 100 Saab…
Boeing secures $461M deal for nine CH-47F Block II Chinooks for US Army
The US Army has placed an order for nine Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks via two contract awards…
Northrop Grumman boosts profit outlook after steady third-quarter growth
Northrop Grumman reported higher sales and profits in the third quarter of 2025 and raised its full-year earnings…
Lockheed Martin lifts 2025 outlook on record backlog, strong demand
Lockheed Martin raised its full-year earnings forecast after reporting higher third-quarter 2025 sales and stronger cash flow, pointing…
France to order four Airbus A400Ms amid shift toward multirole operations
France intends to order four additional Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft as the French Air and Space Force…
Swedish Armed Forces takes delivery of first Gripen E fighter jet
The Swedish Armed Forces formally received their first Saab Gripen E fighter aircraft during a ceremony held at…
Italy lays groundwork for future aircraft carrier and maritime patrol revival
Italy has launched early studies for a next-generation aircraft carrier, described in its 2025–2027 Multi-Year Defense Planning Document…
Germany plans to order 15 more F-35As, lifting planned fleet to 50 jets
Germany is reportedly preparing to order 15 additional Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets for about €2.5 billion ($2.9…
Canada delays F-35 decision as Ottawa weighs Gripen option and industrial return
Canada’s long-delayed F-35A fighter jet program is facing renewed uncertainty as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government weighs whether…
Indonesia confirms Chinese J-10 fighter deal amid Rafale and KAAN orders
Indonesia has confirmed plans to purchase Chinese Chengdu J-10C fighters, broadening its fast-growing mix of combat aircraft. Defense…
Australia’s E-7A Wedgetail completes 45 NATO missions supporting Ukraine effort
Australia has announced that its E-7A Wedgetail military surveillance aircraft conducted 45 missions near Ukraine over the past…
Netherlands joins USAF CCA program to boost unmanned combat aviation
The Netherlands has joined the United States Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, marking a new step…
Hawker Hunter crashes off California coast, pilot rescued with serious injuries
A vintage Hawker Hunter jet operated by Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) crashed into the Pacific Ocean near Big Sur,…
L3Harris, IAI pitch ‘Blue Sky Warden’ for Israel’s light-attack aircraft bid
L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly pursue Israel’s…
UK delays Watchkeeper drone retirement as Corvus program advances
The United Kingdom will keep its Watchkeeper WK450 drones in service until at least March 2027, two years…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s flight diverted to UK after cockpit windscreen crack
A US Air Force Boeing C-32 transport aircraft carrying Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made an unscheduled landing…