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U.S. Air Force needs far more B-21 bombers and F-47 fighters to deny China wartime ‘sanctuaries,’ report says
The U.S. Air Force needs significantly more next-generation bombers and fighters than currently planned to deny China safe havens during a potential conflict over Taiwan, according to a new report.
F-35 fighter jets ensnared in growing trade and political clash between U.S. and Canada
Canada is reassessing its planned purchase of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets as trade tensions with Washington escalate, turning the deal into a flash point in bilateral relations.
Rostec to unveil remotely detonated 30mm shrapnel shell to counter drones at World Defense Show 2026
Rostec said on February 5 that its specialists have developed a 30-mm shrapnel shell with a remote-control detonator designed to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles.
Patria, Pratt & Whitney agree on F135 engine final assembly for Finland’s F-35 Lightning II programme
As a strategic partner of the Finnish Defence Forces, Patria will initially assemble the engines and later carry out maintenance and repair activities. Finland’s first F-35A fighter aircraft are scheduled to arrive at the Lapland Air Wing base in Rovaniemi at the end of 2026. “It’s inspiring to see our joint efforts materialize –…
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Hensoldt completes A400M drop trials of HADIS unmanned carrier, advancing plans for full-scale demonstrator [VIDEO]
Hensoldt said it has successfully completed a flight-test campaign of its HADIS unmanned carrier system, marking an important milestone toward a full-scale demonstrator.
USAF: Air Education and Training Command chief reviews T-7A Red Hawk testing, production and training plans
Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, commander of the Air Education and Training Command, visited industry and military partners involved in the T-7A Red Hawk program from January 26 to 30.
U.S. Navy awards $22.6 million contract to Gentex for next-generation fixed-wing aircrew helmet systems
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $22.6 million contract to Gentex Corporation to deliver more than 5,000 Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet systems and associated spares.