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Nov 25, 2025
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps legacy Hornets will get the safety system in 2026; development is starting for F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers.
Nov 21, 2025
Airbus, Leonardo and Sikorsky proposals are shaping NATO’s vision for a next-generation battlefield and naval rotorcraft fleet.
Nov 20, 2025
Fighter backlogs are soaring to heights not seen in decades as countries around the world restock and modernize.
Nov 20, 2025
NATO seeks alternative airborne early warning platforms after the U.S. withdrawal from the E-7 Support Partnership collapsed the alliance’s E-7 acquisition.
Nov 19, 2025
France’s air chief is calling for more Rafales to form a dedicated nuclear squadron, which may ease training loads but create delivery schedule challenges.
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Dec 30, 2025
ESA is looking into an alleged cyber breach of some of its data, saying initial indications are that limited and unclassified data may have been affected.
Dec 30, 2025
Spain has formally signed a contract to acquire Turkish Aerospace Industries' Hurjet advanced jet trainer, becoming the first export customer for the platform.
Dec 29, 2025
NASA is looking to field a drone-detection and analysis system to help spot activities over the John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
Dec 29, 2025
Japan plans to study the use of General Atomics MQ-9B UAS for aerial interception missions, as it faces airspace intrusions by Chinese and Russian aircraft.
Dec 29, 2025
The Indian government has given the green light to buy a range of homegrown and imported missile, drone and counter-drone systems.
Dec 29, 2025
The Philippines has signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries to upgrade its Air Force’s existing fleet of 11 FA-50PH light combat aircraft.
Dec 28, 2025
Israel has taken delivery of the first operational Iron Beam system from prime contractor Rafael.
Dec 24, 2025
The U.S. Marine Corps has laid out an ambitious goal to field thousands of uncrewed systems following a model laid out earlier this year by the U.S. Army.