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Ukrainian Air Force destroys 57,000 aerial targets in April as missile and drone attacks maintain high intensity

Ukrainian Air Force destroys 57,000 aerial targets in April as missile and drone attacks maintain high intensity

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that it destroyed 57,000 aerial targets in April 2026, reflecting sustained pressure from Russian attacks.

May 2, 2026
RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 ends with focus on joint interoperability and Indo-Pacific combat readiness

RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 ends with focus on joint interoperability and Indo-Pacific combat readiness

RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 concluded on May 1, 2026, after two weeks of realistic air combat training and dynamic flight operations at Eielson Air Force Base.

May 1, 2026
Airbus-led team launches Spain’s new SAETA II combat training programme to replace ageing F-5 aircraft fleet

Airbus-led team launches Spain’s new SAETA II combat training programme to replace ageing F-5 aircraft fleet

Airbus and a group of Spanish defence firms have unveiled the industrial programme behind Spain’s new Integrated Combat Training System.

April 28, 2026
Lockheed Martin outlines Peru’s planned purchase of 12 F-16 Block 70 fighters to modernize air force fleet

Lockheed Martin outlines Peru’s planned purchase of 12 F-16 Block 70 fighters to modernize air force fleet

Lockheed Martin outlined details of Peru’s planned acquisition of 12 new F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft after the Peruvian government announced the purchase.

April 26, 2026
U.S. Air Force plans to double F-15EX fleet to 267 aircraft under revised procurement strategy

U.S. Air Force plans to double F-15EX fleet to 267 aircraft under revised procurement strategy

The U.S. Air Force plans to more than double its future fleet of F-15EX Eagle II fighters, increasing the target from 129 to 267 aircraft.

April 24, 2026
Fire at Russian aircraft plant producing Su-57 fighters may further delay already limited production output

Fire at Russian aircraft plant producing Su-57 fighters may further delay already limited production output

A fire broke out on the evening of April 11 at the Gagarin Aircraft Plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, a key facility producing Sukhoi combat aircraft.

April 11, 2026
Lockheed Martin awarded contract to advance software modifications for Israel’s F-35I Adir fleet

Lockheed Martin awarded contract to advance software modifications for Israel’s F-35I Adir fleet

The U.S. Department of War announced on April 7 that it has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to continue software modifications supporting Israel’s F-35I Adir aircraft.

April 9, 2026
Saab seeks partnership with Canada on next-generation fighter development as Ottawa explores future air capabilities

Saab seeks partnership with Canada on next-generation fighter development as Ottawa explores future air capabilities

Saab is seeking to partner with Canada on the development of next-generation military aviation systems as it pursues potential aircraft deals with Ottawa.

April 8, 2026
U.S. Air Force 52nd Fighter Wing upgrades F-16 Fighting Falcon communication systems to reduce pilot workload

U.S. Air Force 52nd Fighter Wing upgrades F-16 Fighting Falcon communication systems to reduce pilot workload

The U.S. Air Force 52nd Fighter Wing is implementing a new communication suite upgrade for the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

April 8, 2026
BAE Systems tests low-cost APKWS weapon on Eurofighter Typhoon to enhance counter-UAS capability and operational flexibility

BAE Systems tests low-cost APKWS weapon on Eurofighter Typhoon to enhance counter-UAS capability and operational flexibility

BAE Systems has successfully conducted a test firing of a low-cost precision weapon from a Eurofighter Typhoon.

April 8, 2026
Canada seeks observer role in GCAP fighter program as Ottawa explores future air combat capabilities and partnerships

Canada seeks observer role in GCAP fighter program as Ottawa explores future air combat capabilities and partnerships

Canada is seeking observer status in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), according to reports following a March 6 meeting in Tokyo between Shinjiro Koizumi and David McGuinty.

April 7, 2026
NORAD Commander says F-35 not essential for North American defense as Canada reviews fighter jet purchase

NORAD Commander says F-35 not essential for North American defense as Canada reviews fighter jet purchase

The commander of NORAD has said that fifth-generation fighter jets such as the F-35 are not required to defend North America.

April 2, 2026
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