Russia confirms Oreshnik use in massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine
Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight on 24 May 2026 with 690 aerial weapons, including 90 missiles and 600 uncrewed systems of various types, Ukraine’s Air Force said on Telegram.
L3Harris advances rotating detonation engine technology with tests for future missile systems
L3Harris Technologies said it has completed self-funded testing of two advanced rotating detonation engines, marking a step toward flight-ready propulsion systems.
BAE Systems says Typhoon is entering new capability phase with APKWS, advanced radar and faster mission computing
BAE Systems said work to bring APKWS technology to Royal Air Force Typhoons in the Middle East marked a major step in the aircraft’s weapons capability.
U.S. defense budget plans emergency purchase of F-15EX Eagel II fighters to replace aging F-15C/D fleet
The U.S. Department of Defense’s fiscal 2027 budget proposal includes an emergency purchase of 24 F-15EX Eagle II heavy fighters for the U.S. Air Force. The planned acquisition is valued at $2.66 billion.
Zelenskyy warns of possible Oreshnik ballistic missile strike as Ukraine prepares air defences
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is verifying intelligence that Russia may be preparing a strike involving the Oreshnik missile.
U.S. Army tests DZYNE IonStrike interceptors for counter-drone defense on NATO’s eastern flank
The U.S. Army’s 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade is testing and evaluating new counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities, including the IonStrike kinetic interceptor.
Australia opens Southern Hemisphere’s first P-8A Poseidon Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility
Australia has opened a $200 million Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility at Royal Australian Air Force Base Edinburgh in South Australia.
DZYNE unveils Blitz Group 1 unmanned aircraft for affordable mass and modular autonomous operations
DZYNE Technologies has unveiled Blitz, a next-generation expendable Group 1 unmanned aerial system designed for affordable mass, rapid adaptability and autonomous operations.
Poland receives first three Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters at Łask Air Base after delivery from United States
Poland’s first three Lockheed Martin F-35A Husarz stealth multirole combat aircraft landed at the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Łask on 22 May 2026 at about 6:20 p.m. local time.
U.S. Air Force says AGM-181 Long Range Stand-Off Weapon program performing well as it moves toward production
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told lawmakers that the AGM-181 Long Range Stand-Off Weapon programme is performing well on cost and schedule as it moves toward a critical phase.
Royal Thai Air Force orders two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft for Phitsanulok Air Base
The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft to strengthen Thailand’s defence capabilities.
U.S. Air Force: Malmstrom airmen support Glory Trip 256 test launch to demonstrate Minuteman III reliability
Airmen from the 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron supported preparation and transport of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile for Glory Trip 256.