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Oct 01, 2026
For the first time in 35 years, the U.S. Air Force will train more than 1,500 pilots, although a shortage will remain.
Sep 30, 2026
The Pentagon will create a new four-star command focused on autonomous warfare over the next year.
Sep 30, 2026
A newly released Pentagon report on the development of the E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center outlines rare good news for a program in development.
Sep 30, 2026
UK authorities believe Iran was behind a suspected foiled plot to attack a base housing U.S. Air Force bombers in England last weekend.
Sep 30, 2026
Editors react to Boeing being announced as the winner of the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX contest ahead of Northrop Grumman and share their impressions of the next-generation tactical combat aircraft's design after a new rendering was released.
Sep 30, 2026
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.
Sep 30, 2026
Shareholder lawsuits are surging against space and defense startups, as investors lose patience with pre-revenue firms repeatedly tapping markets for cash.
Sep 30, 2026
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.