Taiwan's government has approved a defense budget of NT$1.12 trillion ($35.2 billion) for fiscal 2027, taking defense spending above 3% of GDP for the first time as Taipei accelerates efforts to strengthen its military capabilities.

France has formally adopted an updated military programming law that adds €36 billion ($42 billion) over the 2026-30 period.

New contenders are emerging to vie for the outsize cargo market as the current fleet continues to age and shrink.

U.S. Navy’s E-2D Block II upgrade clears critical design review, with flight testing planned for fiscal 2029.

Ukraine’s military revealed a long-range uncrewed aircraft system on Aug. 17.

A German aviation logistics company is planning to adapt a pair of former C-160 Transall turboprop airlifters into aerial firefighting aircraft for deployment in Europe.

The Indian government has signed a leasing agreement with General Atomics for additional MQ-9B uncrewed aircraft systems.

L3Harris Technologies has made a surprise leadership change, appointing Sam Mehta as its CEO and president after a review of conduct by Chris Kubasik triggered his abrupt departure from the company.