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Czech Republic President Petr Pavel proposed sending four L-159 to Ukraine, but Prime Minister Andrej Babiš later announced that the plan had been rejected. Opposing camps within Czech politics have blocked the transfer of light combat jets to Ukraine. President Petr Pavel, a former General and head of NATO’s Military Committee, proposed on Jan. 16, […]
VTANG F-35s launching from their home base at KBTV on a very cold Vermont morning.
White House cites ‘minor electrical issue’ with presidential aircraft.
Starfish Space has won a contract from the Space Development Agency to deorbit satellites in a missile-tracking and communications constellation, evidence that deorbiting services are moving into the mainstream. The post Starfish Space wins SDA contract to deorbit satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
The United States cannot beat China without accelerating digital transformation: cloud-native services, edge computing, AI/ML-driven autonomy, software-defined payloads, zero-trust cybersecurity, network maneuver and automated DevSecOps pipelines. Digital transformation drives the pace at which militaries convert data into decisions, and decision dominance enables proactive deterrence. Choices made today about software, data, resilience and partnerships will therefore […] The post Accelera
The Royal Australian Air Force has announced changes to its heritage fleet, withdrawing eight aircraft from flying service to ensure safety, sustainability, and long-term preservation of Air Force aviation history.
Poland formalized the integration of the AIM-9X Sidewinder on the FA-50PL, enhancing air policing capabilities as deliveries of the light fighter shift to 2027-2029. Poland has taken another step toward enhancing the combat capabilities of its FA-50 light combat aircraft fleet, signing an agreement with the U.S. to support the integration of the AIM-9X Sidewinder […]
Lockheed Martin's F-35 production ramped up in 2025. Find out how many jets were delivered.
U.S. President Donald Trump resumed his journey to Davos, Switzerland, after Air Force One was forced to return to Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday evening due to a “minor electrical issue,” the White House said. The aircraft turned back more than an hour into the flight, over the Atlantic near Long Island, as a precautionary […]
Finland’s first Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, designated JF-501, has arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in… The post Finland’s first F-35A fighter arrives in Arkansas for US-based training appeared first on AeroTime.
Chapman Freeborn, part of Avia Solutions Group, has successfully supported Leonardo Aircraft during a complex, multi-location M-346 demonstration… The post Chapman Freeborn supports Leonardo M-346 demo tour across North America appeared first on AeroTime.
The British Army in partnership with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) is launching a… The post British military spearheads new warfare era with university drone degree appeared first on AeroTime.
A United States Air Force VC-25A aircraft carrying President Donald Trump returned to Joint Base Andrews late on… The post Trump switches aircraft after Air Force One electrical issue forces turnaround appeared first on AeroTime.
Danish Vipers prepare to enter the fray.
Australian utilities and critical infrastructure have yet to face anything approaching a domestic cyber incident enabled by drones; however, the country cannot afford to rest on its laurels, according to a new report from the University of Canberra.
‘Minibus’ shifts money to GPS, backs commercial services and cuts proposed MILNET constellation The post Defense appropriations bill for 2026 funds Space Force at $26 billion, presses Pentagon on Golden Dome appeared first on SpaceNews.
The B-1B and B-2 bombers' designs are strikingly different because they are designed with fundamentally different mission sets and philosophies.
Final flights mark transition to F-35 fleet as aircraft continue service abroad.
Royal Danish Air Force now relies entirely on the F-35.
Denmark has formally retired its fleet of F-16 fighter jets after more than four decades of service, completing… The post Denmark retires F-16 fleet after 46 years as F-35 takes center stage appeared first on AeroTime.