U.S. Air Force Tests XQ-67A Drone Systems for Dispersed Combat Operations
The U.S. Air Force has tested the XQ-67A uncrewed aircraft with integrated mission systems and beyond-line-of-sight communications, examining technologies intended to help autonomous aircraft operate across dispersed combat areas. The flight was conducted under the Demonstration of Autonomous Collaborative Platform Performance and Effectiveness, known as Demon APE, a project led by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in cooperation with…
Lockheed Martin Wins $9.76 Million Contract for Canadian CH-148 Cyclone Electronic Warfare Software
Lockheed Martin will update electronic warfare and radar warning receiver software used by Canada's CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopters under a $9.76 million U.S. Navy contract aimed at resolving documented software and system problems. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded the company a $9,755,583 contract combining firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements. The work covers updated AN/ALQ-230 electronic support measures and radar…
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Lockheed Martin Wins $13.3 Million F-35 Engine Upgrade Contract Modification
Lockheed Martin has received a $13.259 million U.S. Navy contract modification to continue integrating the F135 engine core upgrade into the F-35 Lightning II program and advance work on an upgraded power and thermal management…
Most Advanced Fighter Jet in the World in 2026: F-22 vs. F-35 vs. J-20
The most advanced fighter jet in the world in 2026 depends on what the aircraft must do. The U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor remains a leading candidate for dedicated air superiority, the F-35 Lightning II…
Canada Receives First Two F-35 Fighters as Review of 72 Aircraft Continues
Canada Receives First Two F-35 Fighters as Review of 72 Aircraft Continues Canada has accepted its first two F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, beginning the delivery phase of…
USAF Thunderbirds Conduct Aerial Refueling Over Gulf Coast
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds conducted an aerial refueling operation over the Gulf Coast on Oct. 15, 2026, receiving support from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell Air Force…
China’s KJ-3000 Radar Aircraft Seen at Factory, Raising Production Questions
Four suspected KJ-3000 airborne early warning and control aircraft have been identified in commercial satellite imagery at a Chinese aviation complex, prompting renewed questions about the program's progress toward production. The imagery, captured on October…
Pratt & Whitney Begins $100 Million Polish Expansion for F-35 Engine Parts
Pratt & Whitney has started construction of a $100 million manufacturing facility in Rzeszów, southeastern Poland, expanding its ability to produce critical components for military and commercial aircraft engines, including the F135 powerplant used by…
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Lockheed Martin Wins $9.76 Million Contract for Canadian CH-148 Cyclone Electronic Warfare Software
Lockheed Martin will update electronic warfare and radar warning receiver software used by Canada's CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopters under a…
Boeing Advances Second MQ-25 Stingray Toward Testing for U.S. Navy
Boeing has moved its second MQ-25A Stingray to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, where the aircraft will undergo…
Saab Unveils Sea Giraffe AMB D Radar With 250-Kilometer Air Surveillance Range
Saab's Sea Giraffe AMB D radar is presented as a new naval surveillance system designed to detect and track aircraft,…
Lockheed Martin Completes $3.45 Billion Ultra Maritime Acquisition
Lockheed Martin Completes Ultra Maritime Deal Lockheed Martin has completed its $3.45 billion acquisition of Ultra Maritime, bringing a specialist…
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Pentagon Reports Strong Interest in Competition for Next Great American Base
The U.S. War Department has received strong interest from states and communities seeking to host the proposed Next Great American Base, a planned joint force installation intended to support the rapid deployment of U.S. military forces. Dale Marks, assistant secretary of war for energy, installations and environment, reported the nationwide…
Pentagon Uses Department of War Name to Reinforce Message to Adversaries
The U.S. Department of War is using its name and public messaging to emphasize a more explicit focus on military strength and deterrence, according to the subject of a report published on the department's official website. The messaging raises a wider question for defense observers: how much can an institutional…
Israel’s Military Chief Reportedly Opposed Pre-Election Strike on Iran
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reportedly opposed proposed military action against Iran ahead of Israel's Oct. 27, 2026, election, warning that the move could trigger a wider confrontation with Tehran at a politically sensitive moment. Reports published by Israeli media on Oct. 26 said Zamir…
Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani Officials to Meet Iran in Tehran
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Officials to Meet Iran Senior security officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are expected to meet Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, October 26, for talks on regional coordination, according to a Reuters report citing two people familiar with the matter. The planned meeting…
IDF Chief Reportedly Resists Netanyahu Order Over Iran as Israeli Election Nears
Israel's military leadership is reportedly seeking further deliberations and formal authorization before carrying out an undisclosed operation linked to Iran, according to Israeli media reports published on October 25. The reported dispute involves Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, with concerns…
France and UK Conduct First Joint Airborne Nuclear Exercise
France and the United Kingdom have conducted their first joint exercise involving France's airborne nuclear deterrent, bringing British Royal Air Force fighters into a simulated French nuclear strike mission. The exercise, named Rummy, took place on October 20 and 21, 2026, with French Rafale fighters escorted by British Eurofighter Typhoon…
Project Agincourt Pushes Pentagon to Speed Up Autonomous Weapons Fielding
The U.S. Department of War is developing a new approach to autonomous warfare that would bring military operators, technology developers and procurement decisions closer together. Under Project Agincourt, Pentagon leaders want operational performance, affordability and rapid adaptation to determine which unmanned systems receive wider adoption. In an open letter published…
OCCAR Marks 25 Years of European Defense Cooperation With 28 Programs
Europe's multinational defense procurement system now oversees 28 cooperative programs with an annual portfolio of approximately €8.5 billion, as the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) marks 25 years since gaining its legal status as an international organization. OCCAR's anniversary provides an opportunity to assess the role of joint procurement…
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Army Trains Patriot Crews for Nighttime Missile Reloads
US Army air defense personnel are practicing a critical part of Patriot missile operations that can determine how quickly a battery returns to service after launching its interceptors: reloading its launchers under limited visibility. Soldiers…
Lockheed Martin Advances Ramjet-Powered PrSM Increment 4 Missile
Lockheed Martin is pursuing a longer-range version of the U.S. Army's Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), with a propulsion design intended to extend the weapon's reach beyond 1,000 kilometers while retaining compatibility with existing mobile rocket…
Northrop Grumman Wins $43.9 Million Contract for Trident II Rocket Motor Facilities
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. has received a $43.86 million U.S. Navy contract to design new rocket motor dry and grind production facilities and associated equipment at the Naval Industrial Reserve Ordnance Plant (NIROP) in Magna,…
France Orders Four More SAMP/T NG Air Defense Systems
France is expanding its planned next-generation ground-based air defense fleet with an order for four additional SAMP/T NG systems, bringing the total number of sections ordered for the French Air and Space Force to 12.…
