Brazilian Air Force tests Gripen E fighter with Rafael’s Litening and RecceLite pods
The Brazilian Air Force has flown its Saab Gripen E fighters with Rafael Litening targeting and RecceLite reconnaissance pods in acceptance trials at Anápolis Air Base.
U.S. Air Force begins Joint Base Andrews helicopter fleet transition with first HH-60W Jolly Green II
The first HH-60W Jolly Green II arrived at Joint Base Andrews on November 2, starting a helicopter fleet transition intended to expand the U.S. Air Force’s response capability around the nation’s capital.
Saab says its own AI autonomously controlled Gripen E in beyond-visual-range combat trials
Saab has flown its own AI agents aboard Gripen E, with an agent autonomously controlling the fighter during beyond-visual-range combat scenarios.
MBDA to build airborne laser demonstrator for Germany to assess future aircraft weapons capability
Germany’s defence procurement agency has awarded MBDA Deutschland a contract to build an airborne laser demonstrator, laying the technical groundwork for potential laser weapons aboard aircraft.
F-35 Joint Program Office says new software enables transition to upgraded fleet maintenance system
The F-35 Joint Program Office is beginning to retire the remaining elements of its ALIS logistics system after delivering the first ODIN operating software release and securing validation from the operational test squadron.
France’s DGA receives Rafale aircraft for future F5 radar and weapons testing
France’s defence procurement agency DGA has delivered Rafale B374 to its flight-test centre for conversion into a flying laboratory for future F5 equipment and weapons.
Greece orders three Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft with options for three more
The first delivery is scheduled for 2027, adding airlift and air-to-air refuelling capacity to the Hellenic Air Force.
Lockheed Martin examines F-16 variant tailored to Ukraine with AESA radar and European weapons
Lockheed Martin is considering an F-16 variant tailored to Ukraine, with an AESA radar, greater range and compatibility with a wider range of European weapons.
Boeing CEO says order for 22 more F-15EX fighters brings total under contract to 120
Boeing received a U.S. Air Force contract for 22 additional F-15EX fighters in the third quarter, bringing the number of aircraft under contract to 120, Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg said.
Slovakia’s defence ministry says F-16 Block 70 fighters have begun national air policing duties
Slovakia’s F-16 Block 70 fighters began protecting the country’s airspace on 28 October 2026, restoring a national capability lost when its MiG-29s were retired four years ago.
U.S. Army’s HADES prototype completes first flight in aerial intelligence modernization program
The U.S. Army’s HADES Prototype 1 aircraft completed its first flight on September 11, moving the program toward mission system integration and developmental flight testing.
Boeing signs contract worth up to $32 million to support Heavy Airlift Wing’s C-17 Globemaster III fleet
Boeing has signed a contract worth up to US$32 million to support the Heavy Airlift Wing’s three C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft and maintain its training simulators.