F-15EX Eagle II gains renewed attention as Iran campaign highlights need for airpower capacity and readiness
The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II has not needed a dramatic combat debut to become central to the U.S. Air Force’s fighter debate.
U.S. Department of State notifies Congress of planned $700 million-plus F110 engine sale for Turkey’s Kaan fighter jet program
The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of its intention to sell Turkey about 80 General Electric F110 turbofan engines.
U.S. Army awards Chemring US $300 million contract for aviation missile decoys and Pennsylvania production restart
Army Contracting Command – New Jersey has awarded Chemring US an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract valued at more than $300 million.
U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers join Australian F-35s in Diamond Storm exercise to sharpen Indo-Pacific air warfare training
Australia’s next generation of air warfare experts trained alongside U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers during Exercise Diamond Storm.
U.S. Air Force accepts first T-7A ground-based training systems as Red Hawk simulator program advances toward pilot training
The U.S. Air Force officially accepted the first eight T-7A Ground Based Training Systems devices into Air Education and Training Command on June 12, 2026.
Governors urge Congress to fund 85 more F-35 fighter jets to strengthen U.S. airpower and defense industry
The governors’ letters call for maintaining a strong F-35 production rate to support fleet readiness, meet warfighter requirements and preserve industrial capacity.
Raytheon wins $1.1 billion AIM-9X Block II missile contract to expand production for U.S. and allied forces
AIM-9X is described by Raytheon as the most advanced infrared tracking short-range air-to-air and surface-to-air missile.
Airbus and Kawasaki to study Japanese maritime Eurodrone variant with anti-submarine warfare capability
Compared with its nearest competitor, Airbus said Eurodrone offers very long flight endurance and can carry a larger mission payload.
U.S. Air Force seeks 1,000-nautical-mile next-generation missiles for China-focused air and maritime strike planning scenarios
The Air Force Long Range Weapon programme is expected to include air-to-air and air-to-surface variants.
U.S. Marine Corps accepts six F-35Bs without radars as APG-85 delay is set to affect Air Force and Navy deliveries this year
The Marine Corps has accepted six F-35B jets with ballast instead of radars in their nose cones, while the Air Force and Navy are expected to do the same later this year.
NATO ISR Force concludes Agile Combat Employment after delivering persistent ISR for Eastern Sentry, BALTOPS 2026 and Ramstein Flag 2026
The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force has concluded its Agile Combat Employment after weeks of operations across Norway and Finland.
115th Fighter Wing hosts German officer as exchange supports NATO ties ahead of Germany’s planned F-35A transition
The 115th Fighter Wing hosted a German Air Force officer from June 1 to 11 under the Military Reserve Exchange Program.