Military aircraft, defense contracts, and aerospace defense
A rare deployment of the US Air Force’s RQ-170 Sentinel stealth unmanned aircraft played a supporting role in… The post RQ-170 Sentinel linked to US operation that captured Venezuela’s Maduro appeared first on AeroTime.
South Korea is preparing to deliver the first production KF-21 Boramae fighter jets to the Republic of Korea… The post South Korea to deliver first KF-21 Boramae fighters in 2026 appeared first on AeroTime.
The Department of the Air Force is planning upgrades across 14 Space Force bases under the “Base Infrastructure Modernization” IDIQ contract The post Space Force begins base network overhaul as cybersecurity demands grow appeared first on SpaceNews.
Operation Absolute Resolve details the aviation-driven mission that brought over 150 aircraft together to support the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas. In the early hours of Saturday, 3 January 2026, an aviation-heavy U.S. military operation unfolded over and around Venezuela that culminated in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his […] The post Operation Absolute Resolve: How 150+ Aircraft and Aviation Precision Defined the Capture of Nicolás Maduro appeared first on A
U.S. officials detail Operation Absolute Resolve, revealing the scale, planning, and aftermath of the joint operation that captured Venezuela’s president. Following the U.S. special operation in Venezuela in the night of Jan. 3, 2026, a press conference was held by the U.S. administration, attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Chairman […]
Airstrikes and helicopter raids have been seen inside Venezuelan territory as President Trump confirms attacks, stating that President Nicolás Maduro has been captured by U.S. forces. After a huge buildup of military assets, unparalleled to anything seen before in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) region, and attacks against alleged drug trafficking vessels as far back […]
IRVINE, CA, Jan. 2, 2025 – Terran Orbital, a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced today that it has been selected by Lockheed […] The post Terran Orbital Selected by Lockheed Martin to Provide Satellite Buses for SDA’s Tranche 3 Tracking Layer appeared first on SpaceNews.
The U.S. has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Denmark of up to three P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, worth $1.8 billion. The U.S. Government has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of the P-8 Poseidon to Denmark on Dec. 29, 2025. Should the deal go through, the Danish aircraft […]
Ukraine has reported training nearly 100 cadet pilots during 2025, as part of a broader effort to expand and professionalize its aviation personnel pipeline while continuing… The post Ukraine trained nearly 100 pilots in 2025 as aviation training scales up appeared first on AeroTime.
Lockheed Martin is to supply Taiwan with 55 Legion infrared search and track (IRST) pods under the US Foreign Military… The post Lockheed Martin to deliver 55 Legion IRST pods to Taiwan Air Force appeared first on AeroTime.
Russia claims to have delivered two modernized Tu-160M strategic bombers to the Russian Aerospace Forces, a modest but politically significant addition… The post Russia delivers two modernized Tu-160M strategic bombers appeared first on AeroTime.
The Israeli Air Force will get 25 new F-15IA fighter jets as part of a deal worth up to $8.5 billion, with 25 more jets on option. The Israeli Air Force will get new F-15s based on the Advanced Eagle variant, called F-15IA (Israel Advanced). The contract, worth up to $8.5 billion, was signed on […]
Gogo, a US-based inflight connectivity provider serving business, military, and government aircraft worldwide, said it has completed flight… The post Gogo launches 5G air-to-ground network for business aviation appeared first on AeroTime.
The French government is acquiring two Saab GlobalEye platforms, with an option for two more, to maintain a credible and deterrent airborne radar capability. Saab announced on Dec. 30, 2025, that it has been formally contracted by the French Direction Générale de l’Armement (Directorate General of Armaments – DGA) for the procurement of two GlobalEye […]
After more than 80 years, a P-40 fighter pilot shot down in China in 1943 has finally returned home to South Carolina. It wasn’t the first time 1st Lt. Morton Sher was shot down. At 22 years old he was escorting bombers for breakfast, and flying other hazardous combat missions for dinner in the China-Burma […] The post Flying Tiger Shot Down in 1943 Finally Returns Home appeared first on Avgeekery.
A Falcon 50 business jet carrying Libyan military leaders crashed approximately 30 minutes after take off from Ankara on 23 December. According to Turkish authorities, the aircraft was carrying Muhammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, the Libyan army chief, along with at least four others. The Falcon 50 operated by Harmony Jets Malta departed Ankara at 17:17:24 […] The post Business jet crashes near Ankara carrying Libyan military leader appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
Pictured is a Bell photo of the company’s V-280 Valor, the basis for the Army’s future MV-75.Rolls-Royce‘s testing of the AE 1107F engine for the U.S. Army MV-75 Future Long […] The post Rolls-Royce Testing Engine for MV-75 in Indianapolis appeared first on Avionics International.
Compromise means the aviation safety legislation will bypass defense bill hurdles to address military transponder loopholes. The post ROTOR Act Set for Passage in Senate appeared first on Plane + Pilot.
Northrop Grumman used its Beacon autonomous testbed, announced in June, to accelerate development of the Project Talon autonomous drone offering for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. […] The post Northrop Grumman Eyes First Flight Of Project Talon Next Year appeared first on Avionics International.
U.S. Air Force civilian auxiliary unit’s investment seeks to enhance national response capabilities. The post Civil Air Patrol Orders 15 New Cessna Aircraft appeared first on Plane + Pilot.