U.S. Air Force Begins Qatari 747-8 Conversion for Presidential Aircraft Role
The U.S. Air Force has officially begun converting a Boeing 747-8 gifted by the government of Qatar into a presidential… Read More »
Northrop Grumman Adds Second B-21 Raider to Accelerate Stealth Bomber Tests
Northrop Grumman has added a second B-21 Raider stealth bomber to the U.S. Air Force’s flight-test program, marking a pivotal… Read More »
House Approves $893B Defense Bill Ahead of Senate Talks
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an $893 billion defense authorization bill, setting the stage for negotiations with the… Read More »
Singapore Finalizes Purchase of Boeing P-8A Poseidon Fleet
Singapore has confirmed an order for four Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft to replace its aging Fokker 50 maritime patrol planes,… Read More »
Lockheed, BAE Join Forces on Autonomous Air Systems
Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems have announced a new partnership to develop advanced uncrewed autonomous air systems, beginning with a… Read More »
Poland Invokes NATO Article 4 After Russian Drone Airspace Breach
Poland has formally invoked Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty after 19 Russian drones violated its airspace during a… Read More »
U.S. Military Ramps Up Quantum Alternatives to GPS
The U.S. military is accelerating efforts to develop non-space-based alternatives to GPS—the ubiquitous position, navigation and timing (PNT) system provided… Read More »
Pentagon Scraps JCIDS to Speed Up Weapons Development
The Pentagon is dismantling its long-standing Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), returning the power to set requirements back… Read More »
Space Force Renames Operations Command to Combat Forces
The U.S. Space Force will rename its Space Operations Command to Combat Forces Command to underscore its evolving warfighting mission…. Read More »
Sierra Nevada Begins Tests of New 747-8 “Doomsday Plane”
Sierra Nevada Corporation has entered the flight-test phase of the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation replacement for the current E-4 “doomsday… Read More »
Space Force Expands Partnerships With Industry
The U.S. Space Force is deepening collaboration with commercial firms and investment partners as it seeks to accelerate access to… Read More »
US Navy Retires First F-35B Lightning II, Set for Display in South Carolina
The U.S. Navy is retiring its first Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, marking a historic moment in the… Read More »
Thailand to Acquire Gripen E/F Jets With GE F414 Engines
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed plans to purchase four Saab Gripen E/F multirole fighters powered by GE… Read More »
Russia Accused of GPS Jamming EU Chief’s Jet in Bulgaria
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s jet was allegedly targeted by Russian GPS jamming as it attempted to land… Read More »
Boeing Reveals First F/A-XX Fighter Jet Rendering
Boeing has released the first official rendering of its F/A-XX fighter jet, offering a glimpse into the future of U.S…. Read More »
USAF Seeks Next-Gen Tanker Designs While Extending KC-46 Fleet
The U.S. Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for its Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS)—often referred to… Read More »
Space Force Expands Space, Ground Surveillance
The U.S. Space Force is advancing its space domain awareness mission with a combination of upgraded ground systems, new radar… Read More »
Aerospace Giants Unite to Boost Georgia Industry
Pratt & Whitney, Gulfstream, and Rolls-Royce are joining forces to strengthen Georgia’s role as a hub for aerospace innovation and… Read More »
Military Demand Fuels Bizjet Conversion Growth
Business jet conversions for military missions are gaining traction as defense forces increasingly turn to executive aircraft platforms for specialized… Read More »
Germany to Expand P-8A Poseidon Fleet to 12
Germany is moving to strengthen its maritime surveillance capabilities with plans to acquire four additional Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft, bringing… Read More »
US Clears $2.7B Military Aircraft Support Deals
The U.S. State Department has approved more than $2.7 billion in foreign military sales to support aircraft sustainment programs with… Read More »
Dramatic F-35 Crash in Alaska Caused by Iced-Up Landing Gear, Report Finds
A recently released U.S. Air Force report has confirmed that ice buildup in the landing gear of an F-35A Lightning… Read More »
Northrop Grumman and Pratt & Whitney Advance F-35 Production With Automation and Engine Contracts
The F-35 Lightning II program is entering a new phase of innovation and industrial strength as key suppliers Northrop Grumman… Read More »
Navy Nears F/A-XX Fighter Selection
The U.S. Navy is advancing toward a key milestone in its next-generation fighter program, the F/A-XX, with a down selection… Read More »
DHS Weighs Own Fleet for Deportation Flights
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly considering the purchase and operation of its own fleet of aircraft… Read More »
Pratt & Whitney Wins $2.9B F135 Contract
Pratt & Whitney has secured a significant boost to its role in the F-35 fighter program with a $2.88 billion… Read More »