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Jun 13, 2025
While Trump rattles alliances, Europe is betting big on U.S. jets while keeping its own in play.
Jun 13, 2025
The trinational engine effort aims to bring adaptive-cycle power and propulsion to the Future Combat Air System fighter.
Jun 13, 2025
In addition to learning lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War, the French Air and Space Force is working on defense in space.
Jun 12, 2025
Russia’s war with Ukraine and the Trump administration’s vacillations are pushing up defense budgets and military industry hopes in Europe.
Jun 11, 2025
Europe’s first defense and space commissioner, a self-proclaimed transatlanticist, sets an “ambitious” agenda for the region’s defense.
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Apr 24, 2026
The U.S. Air Force plans to field 263 KC-46 refueling tankers to fully replace its KC-135 fleet, .
Apr 24, 2026
The MBDA-led team leading one of two European hypersonic interceptor efforts is poised to settle on its preferred configuration within weeks.
Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 23, 2026
A group of bipartisan lawmakers have introduced a series of bills to further increase U.S. military aircraft procurement and pilot retainment.
Apr 23, 2026
U.S. Special Operations Command is going to refresh its nonstandard aviation fleet.
Apr 23, 2026
LIG Defense & Aerospace finalized a $94 million contract with Malaysia for the export of the K-SAAM, marking the system’s first international sale.
Apr 23, 2026
Dutch defense startup Destinus says it has begun flight trials of key features of its Ruta Blk. 2 deep-strike weapon.
Apr 23, 2026
Saab could be building as many as 20 Gripen fighters annually in about a year's time, says CEO Micael Johansson, as the aircraft-maker scales up output.