Military aircraft, defense contracts, and aerospace defense
The XF-85 Goblin was a tiny jet fighter designed to fly inside a bomber, but dangerous recoveries and the rise of aerial refueling ended the experiment.
The United States Department of War and the Department of Energy transported a next-generation nuclear reactor aboard a C-17 military aircraft on Feb. 15, 2026, from March Air Reserve Base in California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah for testing under a federal nuclear modernization initiative. The compact reactor, developed by Valar Atomics, is […]
Russia’s Taganrog Aviation Scientific-Technical Complex named after Beriev (TANTK Beriev) reported a net loss of more than 5 billion rubles, or approximately $65 million, in 2025, according to financial statements published on Interfax. The results represent a sharp reversal from 2024, when the company posted a profit of 1.19 billion rubles (about $15.4 million). Financial […]
A Russian missile strike destroyed a production line for Ukraine’s Flamingo cruise missile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Feb. 14 during a briefing on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Zelenskyy said the attack targeted a major manufacturing facility connected to the domestically developed long-range missile program, temporarily disrupting production at a time when […]
A closer look at North American's Mitchell roster.
Mission autonomy software by Collins and Shield AI was integrated on the YFQ-42 and YFQ-44 CCAs by using the government-owned A-GRA architecture. The U.S. Air Force has reached a new milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, demonstrating that government-owned Autonomy Government Reference Architecture (A-GRA) can be successfully integrated with mission autonomy software. As part […]
How do the design philosophies of the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster reflect their intended roles in military operations?
Indra Lal Roy was India’s first flying ace, scoring ten victories in weeks during World War I. A simple, human story of courage, loss, and early air combat.
The USAF is well funded, has many allies, enjoys a large and technologically advanced economy, and focuses on the fundamentals.
A remarkable Cold War-era encounter saw an Italian Air Force F-104 Starfighter outmaneuver a U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat during a simulated 1980s dogfight, using classic air combat tactics to achieve a surprising victory.
The United States Department of War awarded Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control a $50,5 million contract modification on Feb. 12, 2026, supporting continued procurement of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) and Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM), according to an official contract announcement. The modification (P00012) applies to a previously awarded contract identified as FA8682-24-C-B001 for […]
German unmanned systems manufacturer Quantum Systems announced that it secured a €150 million financing package — equivalent to approximately $178 million — backed by the European Investment Bank and major European commercial lenders to support industrial expansion and technology development. The agreement was presented during a joint press conference at the company’s headquarters in Gilching, […]
The B-2 Spirit was a major breakthrough in US Air Force airpower, enabling the service to project power through almost any defended airspace.
Speaking at a geopolitics and aerospace conference in Rome, the Commander of the Italian Air Force’s Operational Forces said the service is evaluating the possibility of operating F-35s from highway strips if conventional airfields are threatened. Italy is assessing the possibility of landing and operating its F-35A Lightning II 5th generation aircraft from selected highway […]
France is reportedly negotiating its withdrawal from the Eurodrone program with its three partner nations. Challenges reported on February 11, 2026, that French… The post France reportedly negotiating Eurodrone exit, partners push ahead appeared first on AeroTime.
On February 13, 1913, the Vickers E.F.B.1 Destroyer became the first purpose-built warplane publicly displayed, marking a turning point in military aviation history.
The global aerospace defense industry converged on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the week of February 8-12, 2026, for… The post WDS 2026 highlights Saudi drive towards becoming major player in aerospace appeared first on AeroTime.
The lead sled's air time.
‘Our interceptors will actively track hypersonic threats and shortly before impact will deploy large particle clouds’ The post Startup bets on new approach to space-based missile defense appeared first on SpaceNews.