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U.S. Air Force receives final QF-16 full-scale aerial target aircraft after 15-year conversion
The US Air Force received the final QF-16 on 4 December, completing a 15-year programme that converted 127 retired F-16 fighters into full-scale aerial targets for training and weapons testing.
Belgium to arm its MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft with Hellfire guided missiles
The U.S. Department of State has approved Belgium’s request for a possible sale of AGM-114R2 Hellfire guided missiles.
Lockheed Martin secures new U.S. deal to support production of 198 F-35 Lightning II aircraft
The United States Department of War has announced a new agreement with Lockheed Martin to continue production and deliveries of F-35 Lightning II multirole combat aircraft.
Boeing and RAAF record landmark autonomous AMRAAM missile firing from MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have completed a first-of-its-kind air-to-air autonomous weapon engagement using an MQ-28 Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
L3Harris Technologies outlines 2028–29 goal for Quebec F-35 maintenance as Canada reviews jet options
Companies involved in the F-35 programme are urging the federal and Quebec governments to support plans for a maintenance hub north of Montreal, which could serve both Canadian and American fleets.
U.S. Air Force details test launch of Minuteman III missile controlled in flight by ALCS team on E-6B Mercury
Airmen from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron used the Airborne Launch Control System on a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury to launch an unarmed Minuteman III missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on 5 November 2025.
Dutch F-35 fighters intercept unknown object in Quick Reaction Alert over national airspace
Two Royal Netherands Air and Space Force's F-35 fighter aircraft were deployed this morning to identify an unknown object within the Dutch area of responsibility.