Military aircraft, defense contracts, and aerospace defense
Two retired US Air Force F-15 Eagle twin-engine all-weather fighter jets have been given a new role supporting the development of supersonic flight research at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
The USAF remains the world's largest, but its number of crewed aircraft is shrinking as the PLAAF grows in numbers. Its UAV fleet is on the up though.
India has reportedly acquired dozens of Belarus-made Berkut-BM one-way attack drones, according to defense industry sources. The Berkut-BM is a jet-powered kamikaze drone developed by the Indela company in Belarus and designed to strike time-sensitive battlefield targets before they can relocate. The system is powered by compact Chinese-made micro turbojet engines produced by Swiwin, giving the […]
A nighttime thermal image captured during flight activity involving a B-2 Spirit shows a sharply triangular aircraft that resembles an unexplained platform photographed over Wichita in 2014. Anders Otteson, the man behind the popular Uncanny Expeditions YouTube channel (that we have featured before here at The Aviationist), spotted something particularly intriguing during his latest trip […]
Two F-15Ds of the Oregon Air National Guard have been transferred to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center, where they will join the ones already operated by the agency. NASA has announced on Jan. 15, 2026, that two recently retired U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle aircraft have found a new home to continue flying. In fact, […]
Japan’s Board of Audit revealed in January 2026 that military equipment worth approximately 1.1 trillion yen ($6.9 billion) purchased from the United States under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program has not been delivered to the Japan Self-Defense Forces despite more than five years passing since contracts were signed. The finding is detailed in an […]
Unraveling the story behind the C-5 Galaxy's unforgettable acoustic signature.
Poland has decided to transfer its remaining MiG-29s to Ukraine, with talks underway for the delivery of the first batch, in exchange for know-how on drone technology. The Polish government confirmed it plans to transfer the Polish Air Force’s MiG-29 Fulcrums to Ukraine, following talks between the two countries. The development, announced by Deputy Defense […]
In interviews to Defence 24, Deputy General Commander Maj. Gen. Ireneusz Nowak pointed to the need for a new AEW&C platform, given the limited remaining lifespan of the Saab 340s. The Polish Air Force (PolAF) would like to replace its Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, bought second-hand a few years ago, […]
United States Air Force F-15 fighter jets were spotted flying at low altitude over the eastern Aleppo countryside in northern Syria as Syrian government forces moved into the towns of Deir Hafer and Maskana following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) units from the area. The flights were observed as Syrian army units entered […]
The B-2 Spirit is one of the most fuel-intensive aircraft in the USAF fleet.
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force houses the only Italian aircraft in its collection: a rare Macchi C.200 Saetta. Adam Estes explores the fighter’s WWII service, postwar fate, and extraordinary restoration journey.
An ATR 42 turboprop aircraft operated by Indonesia Air Transport has crashed in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, with rescue operations currently underway. According to early information from local media and flight tracking data, the aircraft — an ATR 42-500 registered PK-THT — disappeared from radar coverage while flying at low altitude over the sea. The last […]
An Israeli defense entity has placed its first purchase order for ParaZero Technologies’ DefendAir counter-unmanned aerial system, the company announced, confirming a new procurement of anti-drone equipment amid heightened drone activity identified in recent conflicts. The order represents ParaZero’s first direct contract with a main Israeli defense organization for its DefendAir system and includes delivery […]
NATO Air Command confirmed that Italian Eurofighter Typhoon jets deployed to Amari Air Base in Estonia were scrambled at 11:30 a.m. on January 16 to intercept a Russian Be-200 aircraft approaching the Baltic Sea. The interception took place as part of NATO’s routine air policing mission in the region, aimed at monitoring and responding to […]
The operator of a Spanish military communications satellite that suffered a “space particle” strike has written off the spacecraft, concluding it can no longer carry out its mission. The post Indra Group writes off damaged SpainSat NG 2 appeared first on SpaceNews.
Advisories cover multiple flight information regions spanning Mexico, Central America and parts of South America.
A massive and unprecedented military operation is currently unfolding in Greenland as Danish and European forces establish a significant presence in the Arctic. The operation, dubbed “Arctic Endurance,” represents a historic shift in regional defence, moving beyond traditional drills toward a state of permanent military readiness. A Massive Airlift Operation For several days, a continuous […]
Caleb Gonzales, an Air Force JROTC Cadet Lt. Colonel and aviation program dual enrollment student, addresses his fellow dual enrollment scholars at an event at Morrow High School in Ellenwood, Georgia. Delta’s industry-leading Propel Career Path Program and Middle Georgia State University, alongside Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), have launched a dual enrollment aviation program for CCPS students aspiring to be the next generation of Delta pilots. CCPS high school students who enroll
Proteus demonstrator flies from Cornwall airfield.