The U.S. Air Force has requested a $7.3 billion budget for new aircraft procurement in its Fiscal Year 2025 proposal. This funding is designated for the acquisition of 42 F-35A Lightning II fighters and 24 F-15EX Eagle II aircraft. The plan also includes purchasing T-7A Red Hawk advanced

The U.S. Air Force has revealed plans to significantly increase its procurement of the F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet. According to new fiscal year 2025 budget documents, the service now intends to acquire a total of 192 aircraft. This figure nearly doubles the previously stated goal of 104 jets.

The Peruvian government has officially selected the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 as its new frontline fighter jet. This decision marks a significant step in the modernization of the Peruvian Air Force, enhancing its defensive capabilities. The procurement of the advanced Block 70 variant aims to strengthen Peru's

Vietnam is reportedly evaluating the acquisition of Russia's advanced Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter. This potential procurement is a key component of the nation's strategy to modernize its aging frontline air force. The current fleet is largely composed of older generation Russian-made aircraft like the Su-27 and

The United States Air Force has released the first official overhead photograph of the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber. This new perspective offers the clearest view yet of the next-generation aircraft's design, including its engine air inlets and overall flying-wing shape. The image was captured during the bomber&

Northrop Grumman is accelerating the development and fielding of its LITENING advanced targeting pod by leveraging a digital, modular design approach. This strategy, dubbed 'innovation at speed,' allows for rapid capability upgrades to keep pace with evolving threats. By utilizing software-defined hardware, the company can introduce new features

The California Air National Guard’s Grizzly Spark innovation center recently hosted a multi-branch drone training exercise called “Big Grizzly.” The event brought together personnel from the Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps to enhance their skills with small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). The training provided both classroom instruction and

The U.S. Air Force, in collaboration with Northrop Grumman, is set to increase the production rate for the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber. The decision follows the aircraft's successful first flight and the official award of a low-rate initial production contract. According to Air Force acquisition chief

The U.S. Air Force has expanded its planned procurement of the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighter from 80 to 104 aircraft. This increase, revealed in fiscal year 2025 budget documents, aims to fully equip two complete squadrons. The previous plan would have left units under-equipped, a situation the Air

The Royal Air Force's Red Arrows aerobatic team has been given formal clearance to perform for the 2024 season. The Public Display Authority (PDA) was granted following a final assessment at their base at RAF Waddington. This approval comes after a challenging period for the squadron, which was

Lockheed Martin has achieved a significant milestone in its Australian operations, announcing its local workforce has surpassed 200 employees. This team is dedicated to supporting the Australian Army’s new fleet of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. The expansion highlights the company's commitment to building sovereign defence industry capability

Boeing has reported its first-quarter financial results for 2026, revealing a significant boom in its defense business. The company's earnings were substantially driven by increased demand for military hardware and services. This surge in the defense, space, and security division is directly linked to the ongoing war in

The United States Air Force continues to operate several critical aircraft based on the six-decade-old Boeing 707 airframe. These specialized variants, such as the E-3 Sentry (AWACS) and the RC-135 family, perform essential intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Despite their age and high operational costs, their unique capabilities have made

AeroVironment has introduced the X-BAT, a new autonomous combat drone designed to revolutionize aerial warfare. This AI-powered fighter is distinguished by its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability, eliminating the need for traditional runways. The X-BAT can operate from unprepared terrain or small naval vessels, offering unprecedented operational flexibility. Designed

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claims to have seized two MSC-operated container ships, the MSC Aries and MSC Virgo. The IRGC alleged the vessels were fleeing the Persian Gulf under fire. While the MSC Aries was confirmed to have been seized by Iranian forces near the

The United States Air Force has officially confirmed its plan to retire the entire fleet of A-10 Thunderbolt II 'Warthog' aircraft. The full retirement is scheduled to be completed by the end of the decade, around 2029. This decision follows years of debate where the aircraft's

The United States Air Force has purchased two former Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i aircraft to serve as the next generation of its E-4B Nightwatch fleet. These aircraft, known as the 'Doomsday planes,' are designed to be a Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) in the event of a national emergency.

A new report highlights five legendary aircraft renowned for their remarkable longevity and continuous service. These enduring designs, including the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress and Lockheed C-130 Hercules, first took to the skies in the 1950s. Their incredible durability is credited to robust, adaptable airframes that have allowed for decades of

The U.S. Air Force's fiscal year 2025 budget proposal outlines a significant fleet transformation, aiming to divest older aircraft to fund modernization. Under the plan, the entire iconic U-2 "Dragon Lady" spy plane fleet would be retired by fiscal year 2026. Additionally, the service intends

The U.S. Air Force is officially altering its procurement strategy for its future aerial refueling fleet. The service is delaying the development of the advanced, stealthy Next-Generation Air-refueling System (NGAS). Instead, the immediate focus will shift to acquiring a "bridge" tanker, known as the Advanced Tanker System

The United States Air Force is moving forward with its plan to retire the iconic A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly known as the Warthog. The first aircraft are being sent to the 'boneyard' at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, with the full fleet expected to be phased out by 2029.

A family in Michigan discovered a U.S. Air Force training missile that had washed ashore on the banks of Lake Huron. The object was identified as a TDU-32B/B drone missile target, an inert device used for air-to-air combat training. After the family contacted local police, military officials were

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is operated exclusively by the United States Air Force due to a federal law protecting its advanced technology. The 1998 Obey Amendment explicitly prohibited the export of the F-22 to safeguard its revolutionary stealth capabilities and sensitive avionics from potential adversaries. Despite strong interest from

An analysis highlights the world's most capable military transport aircraft, ranked by their maximum payload capacity. The list is dominated by strategic airlifters designed to carry immense and oversized cargo, such as tanks and helicopters, over long distances. Topping the rankings are the Antonov An-124 Ruslan and the

The United States Air Force operates the world's most formidable air power, with a new analysis detailing its largest combat aircraft fleets. The multi-role F-16 Fighting Falcon overwhelmingly dominates the inventory, with more than 900 aircraft still in active service. Following is the rapidly growing fleet of fifth-generation