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Oct 20, 2026
The UK Defense Ministry issued a request for information on Oct. 19 as it explores potential satellite communications for uncrewed air vehicle operations.
Oct 20, 2026
As developments in Ukraine highlight new issues for army aviation, editors share what they heard from leaders at AUSA 2026 and discuss how the service is looking to evolve.
Oct 20, 2026
The funding drought and layoffs came amid an aggressive schedule for the U.S. Army’s tiltrotor.
Oct 19, 2026
The Australian government is starting the process to acquire ground-based medium-range air and missile defense equipment.
Oct 16, 2026
A new temporary flight restriction bars unauthorized drones within one nm of the U.S.-Mexico border as the Pentagon fields counter‑drone lasers.
Oct 16, 2026
The Royal Australian Air Force advances its autonomous logistics project toward a system-level demonstration, eyeing the Talisman Sabre exercise for a debut.
Oct 16, 2026
The U.S. Army is reassessing its intelligence fleet as it clarifies plans for contractor-owned surveillance jets and advances the ME-11B HADES program.
Oct 16, 2026
New Zealand’s defense ministry has signed a deal with the U.S. government to acquire five Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, replacing its Seasprite fleet.