French jet on NATO mission shoots down drone in Latvian airspace
Military drones straying into the airspace of Russia’s neighbors have stoked concerns that Russia’s war in Ukraine is spilling over NATO’s borders.
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US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces
“Nations just need to assign the capabilities they have to NATO,” a spokesman for the alliance's military headquarters said.
Ukraine would gain advantage over Russian glide bombs with Gripen-Meteor combo
Moscow has been launching record numbers of glide bombs in 2026, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, grinding down frontline positions.
Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner
“We need these jets, and for us this is really a new page for Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said.
Canada wants Saab early-warning aircraft under push to retool defense suppliers
Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to diversify and localize defense production following continued threats by U.S. President Trump.
Italy settles on Airbus tanker purchase in swing toward European equipment
The deal marks a shift from Boeing to Airbus for the Italian Air Force, which flies four Boeing 767-based tanker aircraft which entered service from 2011.
War in pieces: Air Force wants special ops plane that can be built on the fly
The Skyraider II, a militarized version of the AT-802 crop duster, is built to give isolated special ops teams eyes overhead and firepower on call.
Israel to extend F-35I range amid war with Iran
Elbit Systems was awarded the development contract, valued at approximately $34 million (100 million NIS).
Air Force MQ-9 fleet drops to 135 aircraft after Iran combat losses
The Air Force is seeking to backfill the inventory of MQ-9 Reapers and field a cheaper, more expendable replacement.
Austrian jets intercept US military planes two days in a row
The May 10 intercept reportedly took place over the Totes Gebirge mountain range in Upper Austria, over 60 kilometers from the German border.
Marines to phase out F/A-18 maintenance jobs as Hornet era ends
Enlisted Marines with Hornet specialties will be offered retraining, reassignment or career dead ends.
The US Marine Corps is looking for a few good robots to build airfields
For Marines who have toiled over assembling airfields in austere environments, relief may be on the way.
B-52 engine replacement clears critical design review, first modifications to begin this year
The Air Force’s program to replace the B-52H Stratofortress’s 1960s-era engines cleared its critical design review, the service announced May 4.
NATO nations size up an interceptor-drone bazaar where low price is everything
A price point advantage is no longer measured in millions of dollars below the competition, but in mere thousands.
Air Force clears T-7A Red Hawk for low-rate production
The decision authorizes a $219 million contract for the first 14 aircraft.
Israel to buy more F-35 and F-15 warplanes
The aircraft purchases are part of a decade-long modernization plan to the tune of $118 billion, the government said.
Pacific Marines will be first to test-drive new pilot-optional helicopter
The service is “aggressively pursuing” an operational demo in 2027 for the Aerial Logistics Connector.
From prototypes to production: US Air Force seeks nearly $1B for initial CCA procurement
In a first, the Air Force is asking Congress to fund the purchase of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, marking the beginning of the “loyal wingman" era.