Greece set to buy Embraer C-390 aircraft, mini-submarines, sources say
A Greek parliament committee approved on Thursday the purchase of three Brazilian-made Embraer, opens new tab C-390 military transport aircraft and several types of drones from the U.S. and Israel, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
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UK and Canada in talks on defense bank and fighter jet programs
The U.K. government is in negotiations with Canada over joining its NATO-linked defense bank, and membership of a global fighter jet program, Canada’s top diplomat in Britain said. In an interview with POLITICO, Bill Blair, the Canadian High Commissioner to the U.K., said that Gordon Brown has spoken directly to the country’s premier, Mark Carney, about the Defence, Security, and Resilience Bank (DSRB).
Saab's surveillance jet deal with Canada faces a U.S. stealth tech hurdle
Canada's planned purchase of the Saab GlobalEye surveillance jet faces significant political and technical hurdles if the aircraft is going to be fully integrated into NORAD. Much of the success or failure of the effort will depend on convincing the Trump administration and the Pentagon to share a key piece of technology that allows fighter jets and early warning systems to communicate while maintaining stealth.
Boeing Unveils MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone Armed With AMRAAM Missiles
The Boeing Unveils MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone Armed With AMRAAM Missiles announcement signals a major evolution in autonomous air combat capabilities as unmanned aircraft move beyond reconnaissance roles and increasingly take on direct combat missions.
GAO Report: Just Over One in Four F-35As Fully Mission Capable
Software shortcomings, spare parts shortages, and corrosion problems mean only about one in four F-35 stealth fighters were ready to carry out all their possible missions at any given time in fiscal 2025, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
NATO Holds Ramstein Flag 26 with Finland as Northern Hub
NATO's major exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 has commenced, bringing together 18 allied nations, over 200 aircraft, and more than 20 operational bases across Europe. The exercise runs from 8 to 19 June and extends from Finland in the north to Spain in the south.
U.S. Navy Funds 11 F-35 Fighters for Undisclosed Foreign Buyer
The U.S. Navy Funds 11 F-35 Fighters for Undisclosed Foreign Buyer decision has sparked interest across the defense community as questions emerge over which allied nation is preparing to expand its fleet of fifth-generation stealth aircraft.
IAI completes modernisation of Sri Lanka Air Force Kfir fleet to extend fighter aircraft operational life
IAI said the programme extends the operational life of Sri Lanka’s active Kfir fleet. The company described the project as a historic milestone for one of Israel’s most iconic domestically developed fighter aircraft. The programme included extensive avionics modernisation, mission systems upgrades, structural refurbishment and renewed maintenance capabilities. IAI said the work is designed to improve mission readiness and significantly extend the aircraft’s operational life.
An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter went down near Iran. Take a closer look at its weapons and capabilities.
The AH-64 Apache is one of the most advanced attack helicopters in the world, but even this battle-tested gunship is vulnerable to the growing airborne threats to combat aircraft. On Tuesday, the US military revealed that an AH-64 Apache helicopter went down off the coast of Oman while patrolling regional waters amid the US war with Iran. Later reports indicated that it was brought down by an Iranian drone.
F-35s Advance ‘Wild Weasel’ Mission
F-35s are taking on one of the U.S. Air Force’s most dangerous jobs: flying first over hostile ground to take out enemy air defenses. The recent arrival of the service’s first permanently-stationed 5th Generation jets at Misawa Air Base, Japan, ushers in a new era for Pacific Air Forces and allied deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.
