Military aircraft, defense contracts, and aerospace defense
Rheinmetall’s reported interest in the laser communications firm would complicate Rocket Lab’s planned acquisition The post German defense firm said to be weighing bid for Mynaric appeared first on SpaceNews.
The partnership between Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace, which is part of the Indian industrial conglomerate Adani… The post Embraer and Adani confirm establishment of E175 final assembly line in India appeared first on AeroTime.
Over 20,000 Supermarine Spitfires were built, making it the most produced British aircraft in history.
The story of Major Mick Mannock, one of Britain’s most decorated First World War fighter aces, told through discipline, fear, and the slow mastery of air combat.
Adani Defence & Aerospace and Embraer have advanced plans to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the E175 regional jet in India, formalising an enhanced Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi. The agreement—exchanged between Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto and Jeet Adani, Director of Adani Defence & Aerospace—was witnessed by Luiz Inácio Lula da […]
The North American F-86 Sabre was not only a Korean War fighter but also a key research aircraft at NACA’s High-Speed Flight Station, helping engineers understand pitch-up, stability, and swept-wing behavior in the transonic era.
Following the first sighting of the new capability in December 2025, a Ukrainian F-16 was captured using APKWS II laser-guided rockets to engage a drone. A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 was captured for the first time while using its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II guided rockets against a Russian unmanned system, believed to […]
The United States Army Corps of Engineers has awarded Exyte US, based in Albany, New York, a $96,2 million contract to support infrastructure construction and aircraft bed-down for Israel’s incoming CH-53K King Stallion helicopters, according to an official contract announcement. The work will be performed in Israel with an estimated completion date of March 23, […]
Tory Bruno, former CEO of United Launch Alliance, said he decided to join Blue Origin to work on important national security projects, including applications of the company’s Blue Ring spacecraft. The post Bruno says he joined Blue Origin to work on ‘urgent’ national security projects appeared first on SpaceNews.
Training modern fighter jet pilots in the United States can cost well over $10 million, meaning these are incredibly valuable specialists.
The GBU-53/B SDB II, also known as StormBreaker, has reached the Initial Operational Capability on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, following its first operational use in 2025. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and RTX announced that the U.S. Navy has reached the Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the GBU-53 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) II, also […]
The United States continues to shift hundreds of combat aircraft and support assets into the Middle East as tensions with Iran increase and nuclear talks hang… The post US surges airpower to Middle East as Iran tensions simmer appeared first on AeroTime.
Discover the verified production total and how NATO exports shaped this Cold War fighter’s legacy.
Companies aim to offer a multi-mission aircraft for U.S. and allied forces.
Wings Like Eagles by John Thow traces the evolution of military aircraft through striking photography and design. This review explores a visually rich book that blends aviation history with collectible-quality presentation.
The intercept was carried out as the Russian Tu-95MS bombers and their escorting fighters transited the Alaskan ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone). On Feb. 19, 2026, the U.S. Air Force launched two F-16s, two F-35s, one E-3, and four KC-135s tankers to “intercept, positively identify, and escort the aircraft until they departed the Alaskan ADIZ.” […]
By Emme Hornung The EAA Aviation Museum Speaker Series continues to bring the many facets of aviation to life, and our next speaker is no different. On Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m., join us to learn about the art of flying historic warbirds and vintage aircraft with CAF pilot Doug Rozendaal as he discusses […] The post Commemorative Air Force Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Embraer and Northrop Grumman aim to offer advanced aerial refueling options amid a tanker capability gap in the U.S. and other Allied air forces. Brazilian aerospace major Embraer and Northrop Grumman announced on Feb. 19, 2026, a collaboration to further develop the KC-390 Millenium tanker-transport aircraft “to provide advanced tanking capabilities for the United States […]
A German fast-track effort to give the Luftwaffe a reusable, jet-powered deep-strike drone by 2029 is showing signs… The post Germany’s fast-track strike drone hunt slows as Luftwaffe shortlist takes shape appeared first on AeroTime.
The United States Air Force used the Skiron X hybrid unmanned aircraft as a simulated enemy drone during counter-UAS training at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany on Feb. 19, 2026, according to a statement from the 7th Army Training Command. Instructors supporting the Air Force’s Joint Multi-Domain Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Course flew […]