Military aircraft, defense contracts, and aerospace defense
The United States has deployed six EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft to the Middle East as part of a new force movement linked to preparations for a possible strike on Iran, according to open-source flight tracking data and regional air activity observed this week. The U.S. Navy Growlers departed from Naval Air Station Oceana in […]
According to Ukrainian authorities, Russian forces in recent weeks began using attack drones equipped with Starlink terminals to conduct strikes against military targets inside Ukraine. The issue was raised urgently with SpaceX after Russian drones using satellite connectivity were detected operating over Ukrainian cities. Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov said the defense team contacted […]
The multinational team effort behind the Lightning II.
While the F-35's per unit cost is similar to other modern fighters, its lifecycle expense is higher, although it offers unparalleled capabilities.
The Type 076 is moving rapidly towards becoming the first ship with an EMALS catapult to operate combat drones, with the GJ-21 possibly being prepared for testing. China’s Type 076 Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) was recently spotted with a fully covered collaborative combat aircraft/unmanned combat aerial vehicle (CCA/UCAV) in visuals that appeared on Jan. 31, […]
The United States has signed a $235.5 million, three-year sole-source contract with Sabena Aerospace Engineering to provide intermediate and depot-level maintenance for Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets in Belgium through January 2029. The work will be carried out at Sabena’s facility in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert and includes aircraft, engine and material management support. The contract, awarded under the […]
The Cessna Citation II made its first flight on January 31, 1977, introducing a stretched, faster evolution of the Citation line that became a mainstay of business and military aviation.
In May 1967 over North Vietnam, a U.S. Air Force KC-135 and U.S. Navy aircraft carried out an unprecedented mid-air rescue that set aside service rivalries to save American lives.
The United States Air Force has begun moving combat search and rescue (CSAR) aircraft from the United States toward Europe and the Middle East, according to flight activity reported by intelligence analyst Oliver Alexander. Alexander reported that two HC-130J Combat King II aircraft departed from Patrick Space Force Base in Florida, while a C-17 Globemaster […]
A Wildcat helicopter conducted simulated Martlet missile strikes on moving targets at the National Drone Hub, Predannack, using live data provided by Puma and Providence UAVs. The trials, involving a Wildcat from 815 Naval Air Squadron (NAS), uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) from 700X NAS at nearby RNAS Culdrose, and support from 847 NAS and industry […]
The selection of F/A-18 Super Hornets by Top Gun is based on special film needs and real-world flying considerations - but which?
The company expects more satellite orders and space work fueled by Golden Dome The post L3Harris reaffirms commitment to space business amid missile sector expansion appeared first on SpaceNews.
USAF F-35As deployed to Puerto Rico for the attack on Venezuela might now be part of what Trump called a ‘massive armada’ moving towards Iran. In recent days, a series of U.S. military movements have drawn heightened attention across the Middle East. These developments have coincided with ongoing regional tensions following domestic unrest in Iran […]
By Tyler Wurm, Winnipeg, Manitoba Background and Motivation I am 18 years old, and although I did not initially plan to become a pilot, my interest in aviation developed over time through the experiences I gained. I joined 170 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in 2019 to explore my interest and progressed to the rank […] The post How I Won a Ray Aviation Scholarship first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Europe's most advanced fighter output numbers.
Discover the Voyager - the largest aircraft operated by the UK’s RAF. It supports long-range, global defense missions at home and abroad.
On January 30, 1933, the Curtiss T-32 Condor II took to the air for the first time, marking the debut of a luxury sleeper airliner that also saw military and bomber service.
Launched between 1971 and 1987 primarily to collect intelligence data on foreign weapon testing, the last satellites in the JUMPSEAT family were withdrawn from service in 2006. A memorandum dated Dec. 4, 2025 from the office of Christopher J. Scolese, Director of the U.S. National Reconaissance Office (NRO), formally declassified the existence of and some […]
CAF SoCal is restoring the Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat (BuNo. 122674), the U.S. Navy’s last piston-engine fighter. After a full teardown, the project is advancing on airframe, engine, and cockpit systems.
The United States has awarded Raytheon a $197 million contract to deliver MS-110 Multispectral Reconnaissance Systems to the Polish Air Force, the company announced on January 28. According to Raytheon, an RTX business, the contract was issued by the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and covers production of seven MS-110 reconnaissance pods, aircraft […]