France accelerates next-generation fighter programme towards full-scale development
France plans to begin full-scale development of its next-generation fighter in 2029, following a second demonstration phase starting in 2027.
Northrop Grumman completes B-2 Spirit of Kitty Hawk overhaul, restoring stealth surfaces
The bomber underwent structural repairs and restoration of its stealth surfaces at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California.
IAI to unveil POINT@AIR aerostat radar at AUSA 2026 for long-range threat detection
Israel Aerospace Industries will unveil its POINT@AIR mobile aerostat-based radar at AUSA 2026 in Washington, D.C., this week.
U.S. Navy plans contract for Lockheed Martin to integrate LRASM anti-ship missile on B-52
Naval Air Systems Command plans to award Lockheed Martin a contract to integrate the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) onto the U.S. Air Force’s B-52 bomber.
Baykar reports direct hit in Akinci’s first firing test with ASELSAN’s Morfoz Guidance Kit
Baykar’s Akinci unmanned combat aircraft scored a direct hit in its first firing test with Aselsan’s Morfoz Guidance Kit, the Turkish drone maker said.
Honeywell opens F-35 test cell in the Netherlands to support faster repairs in Europe
Honeywell Aerospace and Aeronamic have brought a modular test cell into operation at Woensdrecht Air Support Command in the Netherlands.
U.S. Air Force conducts in-flight test of unarmed Mk21A reentry vehicle for future Sentinel ICBM
The U.S. Air Force has launched an unarmed Mk21A reentry vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, pressing ahead with tests of the system meant to carry nuclear warheads on its next intercontinental ballistic missile.
USS Abraham Lincoln air wing delivers 1,499 precision weapons during 38-day Operation Epic Fury campaign
Its combat operations included a 38-day campaign during Operation Epic Fury, when it expended 1,499 precision weapons against U.S. Central Command priority targets.
Greece agrees to $4 billion in U.S. deals to upgrade more F-16s and arm future F-35s as Portugal weighs its own F-35 buy
Greece has agreed to spend about $4 billion on U.S. weapons and equipment, a package that would bring another 37 of its F-16 fighters up to the Block 70 standard and pay for weapons its future F-35As can also carry.
First national GCAP site opens in Turin, with plans for 1,000 staff to support Italy–Japan–UK fighter programme
The first national site for the Global Combat Air Programme has opened in Turin to coordinate Italy’s contribution to the fighter being developed with Japan and the United Kingdom.
Lockheed Martin wins Philippine contract for Black Hawk pilot and maintenance training
Lockheed Martin has signed a contract to supply the Philippine Air Force with systems to train S-70i Black Hawk pilots and maintenance personnel in the Philippines.
Royal Air Force says second Boeing E-7A Wedgetail arrives at Lossiemouth
The Royal Air Force’s second Boeing E-7A Wedgetail has arrived at Lossiemouth in Scotland following trials at Boscombe Down.