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Honeywell Aerospace and Odys Aviation develop airborne counter-UAS defense system to protect critical infrastructure
Honeywell Aerospace has announced a collaboration with Odys Aviation to develop an airborne counter-unmanned aerial system designed to protect critical infrastructure and strategic assets from evolving drone threats.

U.S. Air Force F-35A aircraft crashes near Nellis range in Nevada, pilot ejects safely with minor injuries
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter assigned to Nellis Air Force Base crashed on March 31 within a training area in Nevada, according to service officials.

U.S. Air Force advances C-130H Hercules avionics modernization program to sustain global mission capability
The U.S. Air Force is advancing a major avionics modernization effort for the C-130H Hercules to ensure the aircraft’s continued operational relevance and global mission capability into the 21st century.

NATO Multinational MRTT fleet reaches Full Operational Capability, strengthening refuelling and support capabilities
NATO’s Multinational MultiRole Tanker Transport Fleet has declared Full Operating Capability during a ceremony held on 26 March 2026 at Eindhoven Air Base in the Netherlands.

U.S. and Slovak F-16 fighters conduct first joint air combat training exercise, strengthening NATO interoperability
The U.S. Air Force and the Slovak Air Force conducted a joint air-to-air training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona from February 12 to 17, 2026.

Northrop Grumman demonstrates Lumberjack UAS capabilities in U.S. Army exercise, advancing autonomous warfare systems
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the capabilities of its Lumberjack uncrewed aircraft system during the U.S. Army’s Operation Lethal Eagle exercise.

Royal Air Force takes over NATO Air Policing Mission in Romania, reinforcing Alliance presence on eastern flank
Royal Air Force personnel have taken over responsibility for NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania following a handover ceremony at the 86th Air Base in Borcea.




