Military aircraft, defense contracts, and aerospace defense
Northrop Grumman delivered its 1,500th center fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II on Jan. 12, completing the milestone at its Integrated Assembly Line in Palmdale, California. The delivery reflects the current production pace of one center fuselage every 30 hours. According to Northrop Grumman, the Palmdale facility uses advanced manufacturing processes to build center fuselages […]
Germany has ordered eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, adding a long-endurance unmanned layer to its… The post Germany orders eight MQ-9B drones for naval surveillance from 2028 appeared first on AeroTime.
Behind the rhetoric about competition and innovation, not everyone is convinced SDA’s approach is a win-win The post Space Force wants competition. Satellite makers want stability. appeared first on SpaceNews.
The MK54 MOD 2 is an advancement over the MK54 MOD 0 and MOD 1, with a more advanced and lethal warhead, and enhanced target tracking and classification system. Northrop Grumman announced on Jan. 12, 2026, that it has received a $233 million U.S. Navy contract to manufacture and deliver the new MK54 MOD 2 […]
Michigan-based supplier cites rising government and commercial demand amid tight smallsat supply chain The post Orbion delivers 33 electric thrusters to York Space for U.S. military constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
Pegasus Arms has released detailed operational results for its Pegasus Arms 25 heavy strike drone, confirming that Ukrainian forces used the platform in more than a thousand engagements throughout 2025, including over 560 sorties by a single airframe. The company disclosed the figures in an official summary of wartime performance. According to the report, more […]
The first strike of Operation Southern Spear was announced by Washington on September 2, 2025, after a US… The post NYT says US ‘civilian plane’ targeted boat off Venezuela. Which aircraft was it? appeared first on AeroTime.
The United States Air Force has awarded Trust Automation a $490 million contract to research, develop, prototype, and produce counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technologies, the company announced on January 12, 2026. According to Trust Automation, the indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract will support the rapid development and transition of unmanned and counter-unmanned aircraft capabilities. Work will take […]
Ukraine’s General Staff said early on January 13 that Defense Forces carried out an overnight strike on the Atlant Aero industrial facility in Taganrog, Rostov region, hitting a site involved in producing Molniya strike-reconnaissance drones and components for the Orion unmanned aerial vehicles. According to the General Staff, explosions and a fire were recorded across […]
The fuselage is used across all three variants of the F-35 aircraft and assembled at Northrop’s Integrated Assembly Line in California. Northrop Grumman said its IAL facility produces and delivers one centre fuselage every 30 hours.
The U.S. Navy demonstrated the manned-unmanned teaming capabilities of BQM-177s using Shield AI’s Hivemind software in a simulated CCA air combat scenario. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced on Jan. 12, 2026, that the U.S. Navy completed a second successful demonstration of the BQM-177A subsonic aerial target equipped with Shield AI’s Hivemind software in […]
Russia has announced a record increase in its export weapons portfolio, with First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov stating on Friday that Moscow now holds $70 billion in signed defense contracts. Manturov delivered the figures during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, marking the largest reported volume of foreign military orders in Russia’s history. According […]
Former House Defense Appropriations aide takes on day-to-day leadership role at U.S. spy satellite agency The post NRO taps Capitol Hill staffer Bill Adkins as principal deputy director appeared first on SpaceNews.
The CAF Red Tail Squadron has announced its 2026 summer and fall RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit schedule, featuring the mobile theater and P-51C Mustang that honor the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.
The Museum of Flight will host the final public weekend of The MiG-21 Project on January 24 and 25, 2026, featuring artist talks, cockpit tours, and hands-on art programs before the exhibit closes.
Elbit Systems announced on January 12, 2026, that it has signed contracts worth approximately $275 million to supply an advanced airborne self-protection electronic warfare suite, including its Direct Infra-Red Counter-Measure system, to an unnamed country in the Asia-Pacific region. The company said the work will be carried out over a five-year period. According to Elbit […]
India and France are moving closer to a major follow-on Rafale agreement for the Indian Air Force (IAF),… The post India and France near major deal for 114 Rafale fighters ahead of Macron visit appeared first on AeroTime.
Dassault Aviation has announced a strategic partnership with French defense technology company Harmattan AI and is leading the… The post Dassault backs Harmattan AI to bring controlled autonomy to Rafale F5 and UCAS appeared first on AeroTime.
The reign of the Lightning II.