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United States: Air Force Secretary Troy Meink outlines modernization, readiness and acquisition reform

After nearly 10 months in the role, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivered a keynote address February 23 at the 2026 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado.

Rolls-Royce completes F130 engine altitude and operability testing for U.S. Air Force B-52J Stratofortress bomber

Rolls-Royce has completed altitude and operability testing for its F130 engine, marking another step toward delivery for the U.S. Air Force B-52J Stratofortress program.

Tytan Technologies raises €30 million Series A to scale AI air defence systems across Europe and Ukraine

Tytan Technologies has closed a €30 million all-European Series A financing round, bringing its total funding to €46 million.

Bayraktar Akinci combat drone scores direct air-to-air hit with Eren munition in test over the Black Sea [VIDEO]

The Bayraktar Akinci UCAV has achieved a direct hit on an airborne target UAV during an air-to-air firing test using the Eren high-speed multi-purpose loitering munition.

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works tests tactical AI on X-62A VISTA in partnership with U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School [VIDEO]

For decades, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has been associated with major aerospace advances. The company is now applying that approach to tactical artificial intelligence designed to decide, act, and adapt alongside human pilots.

Thales shortlisted for UK Project NYX to develop Apache ‘loyal wingman’ drone capability

Thales UK Ltd has been down-selected to submit an offer for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform programme, known as Project NYX.

United States: Department of the Air Force details B-21 Raider production acceleration deal with Northrop Grumman

The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider bomber.