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U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during training over the Pacific Ocean in November 2026. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War/Defense)

U.S. Air Force Strengthens F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter Jet Combat Readiness in the Pacific

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U.S. Air Force is strengthening its ability to sustain F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet operations in the Pacific through training involving steal…
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A Swedish Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen C fighter jet in flight. Ukraine expects its first Gripen deliveries in February 2027 to strengthen its defenses against Russian drones and aircraft launching guided glide bombs. (Picture source: Saab)

Ukraine Awaits First Swedish Gripen Jets in February 2027 to Counter Russian Drones and Airstrikes

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Ukraine expects to receive its first Swedish Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets in February 2027, potentially expanding its ability to intercept Russian…
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Using C-17 and C-130 transport aircraft to launch palletized cruise missiles could increase U.S. long-range strike capacity without acquiring additional bombers, enable multiple missiles to be launched from a single aircraft, and distribute strike capability across more airfields. (Picture source: US DoD)

US Air Force to arm C-17 and C-130 transport aircraft with FAMM-P cruise missiles to supplement bomber missions

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U.S. Air Force will field pallet-launched cruise missiles aboard C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules transport aircraft in 2027 under the Dra…
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Satellite imagery shown in a Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies video illustrates China’s major air force buildup for the suspected Red Sword 2026 exercise, estimated to involve more than 300 aircraft across 11 airbases. (Image source: screenshot from Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies video, November 11, 2026)

China Masses J-20 Fighters and H-6 Bombers in Major Air Exercise With Implications for U.S. Forces

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
China’s air force is assembling a large combat aviation force in its western desert for an exercise that could involve more than 300 aircraft, accord…
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U.S. civilian contractors unload the Australian Army’s seventh and eighth AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from a U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III at RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland, on November 2, 2026 (Picture source: Australian MoD)

Australia Builds AH-64E Apache Attack Fleet to Eight as Army Retires Tiger Helicopters in Pacific

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The Australian Army has expanded its AH-64E Apache attack helicopter fleet to eight aircraft following the arrival of two additional helicopters at R…
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Two Spanish Air and Space Force NH90 helicopters launched their first operational NATO Alpha Scramble from Romania on November 5, 2026, responding to unidentified drones and demonstrating the growing role of military helicopters in protecting NATO's eastern flank against emerging aerial threats (Picture Source: NATO Allied Air Command Public Affairs Office)

Spanish NH90 Helicopters Conduct First NATO Air Defence Scramble in Romania After Unidentified Drones Detected

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Two Spanish NH90 helicopters were scrambled for the first time during a NATO air defence mission in Romania on November 5, 2026, after unidentified d…
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Russia showcased its Harpia-A1 (E) long-range loitering munition at a Moscow security forum on November 10, 2026, promoting the export-oriented strike drone with a claimed 1,000-kilometer range, a warhead exceeding 50 kilograms, and at least six hours of flight endurance (Picture Source: TASS / Russian MoD / Rosoboronexport)

Russia Showcases Export Version of Harpia-A1 Loitering Munition with 1,000 km Strike Reach

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Russia has unveiled the Harpia-A1 (E) loitering munition, designed to strike targets up to 1,000 kilometers away with a warhead exceeding 50 kilogram…
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The Airbus U740 Valkyrie launches during its maiden flight in Europe, advancing development of an unmanned combat aircraft designed to operate alongside manned fighters for Germany and European armed forces. (Picture source: Airbus)

Airbus U740 Valkyrie Unmanned Combat Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight for Germany and European Forces

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U740 Valkyrie unmanned combat aircraft has completed its maiden flight in Europe, marking a significant milestone in the development of a Collabo…
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The Electra EL9 could allow special operations forces to insert and extract small teams, evacuate casualties, and transport equipment from exceptionally short landing areas, combining a proposed 150-foot ground roll with quieter battery-powered approaches and departures. (Picture source: Electra Defense)

US Air Force to test Electra EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft for quieter special forces operations

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Electra Defense secured a $4.7 million research and development contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) on November 9, 2026, to e…
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Shield AI's Hivemind achieved a major milestone in U.S. military aviation by enabling multiple autonomous combat aircraft to coordinate formation flight and beyond-visual-range air combat maneuvers during an October 2026 demonstration (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force)

Shield AI’s Hivemind Enables U.S. Air Force Drones to Fly Coordinated Air Combat Maneuvers for the First Time

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Shield AI’s Hivemind software has enabled multiple U.S. Air Force autonomous combat aircraft to perform coordinated air combat maneuvers, the company…
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The U.S. Air Force’s BSTAR initiative gives B-1B Lancer pilots additional flying experience to strengthen foundational aviation skills alongside specialized bomber training. Inset: A pilot inspects a contractor-operated training aircraft at Abilene Regional Airport, Texas, on November 2, 2026. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War/Defense)

U.S. Air Force Expands B-1B Bomber Pilot Training to Improve Combat Readiness

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U.S. Air Force has begun using contractor-operated HondaJet light business jets to give B-1B Lancer bomber pilots more flying experience outside…
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Jointly developed by Textron Aviation Defense and Leonardo, the Beechcraft M-346N is a navalized variant of Leonardo's M-346 Master advanced jet trainer designed specifically for the U.S. Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program. (Picture source: Beechcraft)

Leonardo-Textron's M-346N leads US Navy T-45 Goshawk replacement program

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) confirmed its withdrawal from the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) competition, leaving the Leona…
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Russia has released its first official footage of a Mi-28NM attack helicopter launching a Dan-T loitering munition against Ukrainian drone operator positions, demonstrating a new airborne stand-off strike capability (Picture Source: Russian MoD / TASS)

Russia Demonstrates New Long-Range Strike Role for Mi-28NM Attack Helicopter Using Dan-T Loitering Munition

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Russia has shown its Mi-28NM attack helicopter launching the Dan-T precision munition in footage released on November 6, 2026, signaling a shift towa…
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An F-15EX Eagle II fitted with conformal fuel tanks that increase onboard fuel capacity while preserving underwing weapons stations. The red dotted outline highlights the tanks’ close-fitting position along the fuselage. (Picture source: Bill Shemley via TWZ)

U.S. Air Force Extends F-15EX Fighter Jet Range With Additional Fuselage Fuel Tanks

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The Oregon U.S. Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing is flying two operational F-15EX Eagle II fighters with additional fuel tanks fitted closely along th…
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Taiwan received three additional US-built F-16V Block 70 fighter jets on November 8, 2026, bringing its new aircraft fleet to five as Taipei strengthens air defense readiness with advanced American radar and combat technology (Picture Source: The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense)

Taiwan's Growing F-16 Block 70 Fleet Signals Shift Toward More Advanced and Networked Air Defense Operations

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Taiwan has received three additional U.S.-built F-16V Block 70 fighter jets, expanding its advanced air combat capabilities, according to Taiwan’s Ai…
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An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing taxis during the 2026 Legacy of Liberty Air Show at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 18, 2026. The wing is expanding training to refuel and rearm its fighters simultaneously with engines running, aiming to reduce ground time between missions. (Picture soure: U.S. Department of War/Defense)

U.S. Air Force Trains F-35A Crews to Refuel and Rearm Fighter Jets With Engines Running

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U.S. Air Force’s 388th Fighter Wing is expanding training to refuel and rearm F-35A Lightning II fighters simultaneously while their engines rema…
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Oshkosh Defense will help Grid Aero industrialize its Lifter autonomous cargo drones, initially through production engineering and supply-chain development, with a pilot manufacturing line targeted for late 2027. (Picture source: Grid Aero)

Oshkosh Defense to produce Grid Aero's Lifter long-range cargo drone to improve US military logistics

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Oshkosh Defense partnered with Silicon Valley startup Grid Aero on November 2, 2026, to manufacture the Lifter family of autonomous military cargo dr…
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The B-21 Raider and the groundbreaking ceremony for a $78 million mission-planning facility at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, built to support future bomber operations. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War/Defense)

U.S. Builds First Facility Designed to Host Future B-21 Stealth Bomber Fleet

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U.S. Air Force has begun construction of a $78 million mission-planning facility at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, advancing the installation’s pre…
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A French Air Force Rafale carrying an ASMPA-R missile in 2024, ahead of the planned introduction of the Rafale F5 and ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile around 2035.

France Develops New Rafale F5 Fighter Jet and ASN4G Hypersonic Missile to Renew Its Nuclear Strike Force

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
France is developing a future airborne nuclear strike capability built around the Rafale F5 fighter and the ASN4G hypersonic nuclear cruise missile…
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The U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider stealth bomber, developed by Northrop Grumman for long-range conventional and nuclear strike missions, will eventually operate from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas as part of the service’s strategic bomber fleet modernization. (Picture source: US DoD)

US Air Force Builds B-21 Bomber Mission Hub to Plan Long-Range Strikes Against Defended Targets

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U.S. Air Force has begun construction of its first facility dedicated exclusively to the B-21 Raider stealth bomber at Dyess Air Force Base in Te…
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Current Eurofighter Typhoon production covers 38 Tranche 4 Quadrigas for Germany, 20 Tranche 4 Halcons for Spain, and three remaining aircraft for Kuwait, while recent contracts add 25 Halcon 2s for Spain, 20 Tranche 5s for Germany, 24 fighters for Italy, and 20 for Türkiye. (Picture source: Eurofighter)

BAE Systems begins assembly of first Eurofighter Typhoon jet for Türkiye to complement F-16 fleet

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
BAE Systems began assembling the forward fuselage for Türkiye’s first Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet at its Samlesbury facility in Lancashire on Nov…
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New footage circulating in China appears to show a J-20 stealth fighter carrying eight externally mounted PL-15-type missiles, suggesting possible weapons-integration trials that could expand its theoretical air-to-air missile capacity to 14 weapons, although the configuration remains unconfirmed. (Picture Source: The images accompanying this report originated from Chinese social media / Edited by Army Recognition Group)

China’s J-20 Appears with Eight External Air-to-Air Missiles Highlighting Potential Expansion of Combat Capabilities

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
China’s Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter has attracted renewed attention after clearer video footage emerged on Chinese social media around November 4, 2…
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US F-35B Fighter Releases Meteor Missile From Internal Bay for First Time in European Weapons Push

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The United Kingdom and Italy are advancing efforts to equip their F-35 stealth fighters with the European Meteor air-to-air missile following its fir…
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South Korea's proposed Cheonghae Unit expansion would include one P-8A Poseidon, 45 aviation personnel, 30 mine warfare specialists, sets of unmanned surface and underwater vehicles, and remotely operated underwater robots. (Picture source: South Korea Navy)

South Korea Plans P-8A Patrol Aircraft Deployment Near Strait of Hormuz to Expand Anti-Piracy Patrols

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
South Korea announced plans to expand its naval Cheonghae Unit’s operational radius from 600 to 1,200 nautical miles, extending anti-piracy coverage…
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By carrying 16 FPV attack drones, the Bayraktar TB2 could use its long flight endurance and surveillance capabilities to monitor an area for hours and strike more targets during a single mission without having to return to base for additional weapons. (Picture source: Baykar)

Türkiye tests Bayraktar TB2 as flying drone carrier for 16 Skydagger FPV kamikaze drones

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Turkish defense manufacturer Baykar conducted a successful flight test on November 4, 2026, at the Keşan Flight Training and Test Center, deploying S…
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