Defense

By Brian Everstine
U.S. soldiers and law enforcement personnel captured President Nicolás Maduro in a raid involving scores of combat aircraft and specially equipped helicopters.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Stephen Costley

AIRBUS was selected by Spanish MOD to lead development and implementation of new combat Integrated Training System (ITS-C) in partnership with TURKISH AEROSPACE as supplier of 30 HÜRJET jet trainers to replace F-5s.

Defense

By Stephen Costley

SAAB finalized SEK12.3b order from France's DGA for two GlobalEye AEW&C (Global 6500) aircraft, plus GSE, training and support, for delivery in 2029-2032 to replace E-3Fs; deal includes option for two additional aircraft.

Business Aviation

By Stephen Costley

AIRBUS and INDRA GROUP were selected by Spanish MOD for 18-month conceptual definition study for future Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft. Airbus is expected to carry out the necessary mods to the selected aircraft.

Defense

By Garrett Reim
Quantum sensors and navigation could be deployed soon while other technologies are years from reality.
Emerging Technologies

By Garrett Reim
DARPA is taking a hard look at the quizzical, quantum-mechanics-based hardware.
Emerging Technologies

By Chen Chuanren
The Royal Malaysian Navy has confirmed that one of its Westland Super Lynx Mk. 300 helicopters was involved in an emergency water landing.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Matthew Fulco
The Pentagon will provide $18.5 million in funding to Lattice Materials, a manufacturer of advanced defense optics systems.
Supply Chain

By Michael Bruno
TransDigm has signed a definitive agreement with private equity firm Arlington Capital Partners for Stellant Systems for around $960 million in cash.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
An effort by France, Germany and Spain on their cooperative Future Combat Air System fighter program will continue into 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kim Minseok
LIG Nex1 will develop an electronic warfare aircraft for South Korea's air force.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The director general of Israel’s Defense Ministry says the country has reverted too soon to a funding mindset that prevailed before the attack by Hamas.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The Russian military has deployed a nuclear- and Mach 10-capable ballistic missile to Belarus in a move seen by Russian analysts as a warning to the West.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Saab says it has received an SEK12.3 billion ($1.3 billion) contract from France to finalize Paris’ purchase of two GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus and Spain’s Indra have been awarded a study contract to examine options for the domestic development of an airborne signals intelligence platform.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The Pentagon has awarded Boeing a contract valued at up to $8.6 billion for 25 F-15IA fighters, with a potential to double the figure.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The U.S. has given the green light for Denmark’s potential purchase of Boeing P-8A Poseidons.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Poland’s Armament Agency has finalized a $4 billion agreement with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace for the local production of Chunmoo CGR-080 guided rockets.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
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.
Operations & Safety

By Tony Osborne
Spain has formally signed a contract to acquire Turkish Aerospace Industries' Hurjet advanced jet trainer, becoming the first export customer for the platform.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Robert Wall
NASA is looking to field a drone-detection and analysis system to help spot activities over the John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
Operations & Safety

By Chen Chuanren
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The Indian government has given the green light to buy a range of homegrown and imported missile, drone and counter-drone systems.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Israel has taken delivery of the first operational Iron Beam system from prime contractor Rafael.
Missile Defense & Weapons