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Apr 03, 2025
Troy Meink, Trump's nominee for Air Force secretary, is looking to continue the service’s aircraft modernization push and increase the Space Force’s funding share.
Apr 02, 2025
Embraer is hoping other customers can emulate the KC-390’s smooth entry into service with the Portuguese Air Force.
Apr 02, 2025
Long-standing personnel and parts shortages are sidelining aircraft as service leaders call for more funding.
Apr 02, 2025
Poseidon is flying its subscale model, which the company plans to launch as its first product.
Apr 01, 2025
Delayed and over budget, the CVN 78 maintains a high sortie generation rate despite development hurdles.

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Feb 05, 2026
RSAF's phased path—retire the C-130Bs, extend the life of the Hs, defer a full replacement—signals the Super Hercules may no longer be the default successor.
Feb 05, 2026
L3Harris expects a USAF production decision on a C-130H cockpit modernization program this year.
Feb 05, 2026
Military pilot training is one of the most critical and demanding processes in aviation. At the upcoming Singapore Airshow, Bell bringing its Veris Virtual Reality (VR) system along with a 505 helicopter to its booth. David Sale, Managing Director Bell APAC explains the benefits this brings to the region’s pilots.
Feb 04, 2026
Bell, Lockheed Martin and M1 advance in the U.S. Army competition to replace the UH-72A Lakota for primary flight training.
Feb 04, 2026
A U.S. senator cites fighter production delays as a factor in Algeria's Su-57E purchase, raising concerns over potential sanctions under Caatsa.
Feb 04, 2026
The U.S. unveils a critical minerals trading bloc plan with allies to counter China, set price floors and boost supply chain resilience for key industries.
Feb 04, 2026
Raytheon ramps up missile production, boosting capacity for Tomahawk, Amraam, SM-6, and SM-3 interceptors under new Pentagon agreements.
Feb 04, 2026
Washington has approved Saudi Arabia to receive a $3 billion sustainment package for the country’s fleet of Boeing F-15 combat aircraft.