Azerbaijan orders 14 TAI Hurkus-II trainers as part of major Turkish defense deals including JF-17 fighters, Su-25 upgrades, and a new Aselsan production facility.

Australia is looking to equip its Hunter-class frigates with a very-short-range air and surface defense system to defeat uncrewed aircraft and uncrewed surface vessels.

Ukraine is looking to secure a boost to its F-16 force before year-end while also pursuing a rapid increase in output for systems that can address the growing threat from Russian jet-powered drones.

Boeing has won the race to develop the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX next-generation combat aircraft, beating Northrop Grumman.

Two Naval aviators were safely recovered after ejecting from their EA-18G during a failed attempt at landing on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Scores of bipartisan lawmakers are calling on top leaders to continue funding for the Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor for the U.S. Army.

Germany is considering the purchase of new-build Airbus A400Ms to replace earlier, less capable versions currently in service.

This update reviews the progress made since the last Air Forces in Focus note, when Berlin had outlined an ambitious naval aviation modernization plan.