This year, that operational requirement comes as the U.S. Air Force also undergoes a large-scale overhaul of its force structure.

Italy has exercised an option to study the integration of the Naval Cruise Missile system on its FREMM frigates, the European defense materiel agency says.

Russia's 2025 budget will take defense spending to around 6.5% of GDP, the country's highest level since the end of the Cold War.

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall pointed to other budget priorities.

The head of the U.S. Air Force is raising the possibility of completely taking on the mission of air base protection from the Army.

As it showcased dual-carrier operations for the first time, China released images showing the PLAN J-15B and J-15D now in operation.

The Nigerian Air Force is modernizing with 10 new AW109 transport helicopters in 2026 and the first of 24 M-346FA light attack aircraft in 2025.

Saudi Arabia appears to have become an operator of Russian Pantsir-S1 short-range anti-aircraft systems, signaling Moscow continues to pursue arms deals abroad.