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K2 long-range kamikaze UAV developed by Baykar during formation flight testing over the Saros Gulf in Türkiye, demonstrating autonomous swarm operation capability (Picture source: Baykar) K2 long-range kamikaze UAV developed by Baykar during formation flight testing over the Saros Gulf in Türkiye, demonstrating autonomous swarm operation capability (Picture source: Baykar)

Türkiye Reveals Baykar K2 Loitering Munition for Long-Range Swarm Strike Missions

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Turkish defense firm Baykar publicly revealed the K2 loitering munition on 14 March 2026, introducing a runway operated kamikaze unmanned aerial ve...
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Airbus is preparing two German-missionized XQ-58A Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft for first flight, combining the U.S.-built airframe with a sovereign European mission system to support future Luftwaffe collaborative combat operations alongside Eurofighters (Picture source: Army Recognition Group). Airbus is preparing two German-missionized XQ-58A Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft for first flight, combining the U.S.-built airframe with a sovereign European mission system to support future Luftwaffe collaborative combat operations alongside Eurofighters (Picture source: Army Recognition Group).

Germany to Test U.S. XQ-58A Valkyrie Combat Drone as Eurofighter Wingman

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Airbus is preparing two German-configured Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft for first flight later this year in Manching, integrating...
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Some loyal wingman drone projects, such as Dominion Dynamics' ACP, envision a modular aircraft capable of functioning as sensors, weapons carriers, or electronic warfare systems, depending on mission requirements. (Picture source: Dominion Dynamics) Some loyal wingman drone projects, such as Dominion Dynamics' ACP, envision a modular aircraft capable of functioning as sensors, weapons carriers, or electronic warfare systems, depending on mission requirements. (Picture source: Dominion Dynamics)

Canada develops sovereign loyal wingman drone to boost F-35's combat capabilities

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Dominion Dynamics announced a $50 million investment to develop Canada’s first collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), the Autonomous Collaborative Pl...
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Stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, the 2nd Bomb Wing operates approximately 44 B-52H Stratofortress bombers and is responsible for maintaining continuous global strike readiness with both nuclear and conventional capabilities. (Picture source: US Air Force) Stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, the 2nd Bomb Wing operates approximately 44 B-52H Stratofortress bombers and is responsible for maintaining continuous global strike readiness with both nuclear and conventional capabilities. (Picture source: US Air Force)

Unidentified drone triggers security alert at key US Strategic Bomber Force air base

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
An unidentified drone was detected over Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana on March 9, 2026, triggering a security alert and temporary shelter-i...
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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet over the Middle East during Operation Epic Fury, illustrating the joint aerial refueling support that extends fighter endurance, sustains strike tempo, and increases time on station for combat missions (Picture source: U.S. DoW). A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet over the Middle East during Operation Epic Fury, illustrating the joint aerial refueling support that extends fighter endurance, sustains strike tempo, and increases time on station for combat missions (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. KC-135 Tankers Sustain Navy F/A-18F Strikes in Operation Epic Fury Against Iran

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
U.S. Central Command released imagery showing a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling a Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet during Operation Epic Fury...
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Israel’s order for 5,000 Boeing GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs is aimed at rebuilding precision-strike stockpiles, giving the Israeli Air Force greater capacity to hit more fixed targets per sortie with accurate stand-off munitions for future high-intensity operations (Picture source: U.S. DoW). Israel’s order for 5,000 Boeing GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs is aimed at rebuilding precision-strike stockpiles, giving the Israeli Air Force greater capacity to hit more fixed targets per sortie with accurate stand-off munitions for future high-intensity operations (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

Israel Orders 5,000 Boeing GBU-39 Precision Bombs to Expand Air Force Strike Capacity

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Israel is moving to purchase up to 5,000 Boeing GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs in a reported $289 million deal aimed at rebuilding precision-strike st...
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Unmanned helicopters such as the UMS Skeldar V-200 have been increasingly used for tasks such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions (ISR), including anti-submarine warfare and mine countermeasures. (Picture source: Army Recognition) Unmanned helicopters such as the UMS Skeldar V-200 have been increasingly used for tasks such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions (ISR), including anti-submarine warfare and mine countermeasures. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Unmanned Skeldar V-200 helicopter drone takes central stage at BEDEX 2026 as navies expand maritime surveillance

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Unmanned helicopter drones are expected to feature prominently at BEDEX 2026, as rotary UAV systems such as the Skeldar V-200 are increasingly used...
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The EC-2 features a large bulbous radome on the forward fuselage, comparable to the prominent nose structure installed on the EC-1 aircraft, while additional bulges are visible on the top of the fuselage and along the sides of the aircraft. (Picture source: X/@jasdf_adtc) The EC-2 features a large bulbous radome on the forward fuselage, comparable to the prominent nose structure installed on the EC-1 aircraft, while additional bulges are visible on the top of the fuselage and along the sides of the aircraft. (Picture source: X/@jasdf_adtc)

Japan unveils EC-2 electronic warfare aircraft to blind enemy radar and protect fighter jets

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The Japanese Air Force released the first official images of the EC-2 electronic warfare aircraft derived from the Kawasaki C-2 transport. The airc...
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Iranian Il-76 aircraft are primarily used for heavy cargo transport and troop movement across the country, as their large internal cargo hold and rear loading ramp allow them to transport armored vehicles, artillery, or engineering equipment. (Picture source: CENTCOM) Iranian Il-76 aircraft are primarily used for heavy cargo transport and troop movement across the country, as their large internal cargo hold and rear loading ramp allow them to transport armored vehicles, artillery, or engineering equipment. (Picture source: CENTCOM)

US strike destroys Russian-made IL-76 transport aircraft at Iranian Kerman Airport

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
U.S. Central Command released footage showing strikes on aircraft at Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani Airport in Kerman, southeastern Iran. Among the a...
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The second MC-55A Peregrine departed from Greenville Majors Airport in Texas on March 9, 2026, then onward to Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii and Guam before the final flight to Australia. (Picture source: X/Airman941) The second MC-55A Peregrine departed from Greenville Majors Airport in Texas on March 9, 2026, then onward to Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii and Guam before the final flight to Australia. (Picture source: X/Airman941)

Australia receives second MC-55A Peregrine intelligence aircraft for Indo-Pacific surveillance

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The second MC-55A Peregrine ISR aircraft arrived at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Australia, on March 12, 2026, following a ferry flight from the United Sta...
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Still image from a video released by U.S. Central Command on March 12, 2026, showing a precision strike targeting an Iranian Navy P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft during operations aimed at degrading Iran’s military aviation capabilities. Still image from a video released by U.S. Central Command on March 12, 2026, showing a precision strike targeting an Iranian Navy P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft during operations aimed at degrading Iran’s military aviation capabilities.

U.S. Targets Iranian Air Force Logistics and Intelligence Aircraft to Secure Air Superiority

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
U.S. forces operating under Operation Epic Fury are targeting critical elements of Iran’s military aviation infrastructure, focusing on logistics a...
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On March 10, 2026, a B-21 Raider prototype was photographed during an aerial refueling test with a KC-135 Stratotanker over Eastern California, marking the first publicly observed refueling of the new bomber during its flight test campaign. (Picture source: X/T. Ace) On March 10, 2026, a B-21 Raider prototype was photographed during an aerial refueling test with a KC-135 Stratotanker over Eastern California, marking the first publicly observed refueling of the new bomber during its flight test campaign. (Picture source: X/T. Ace)

Plane spotter captures first public B-21 Raider mid-air refueling with KC-135 Stratotanker

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
A plane spotter photographed a US Air Force B-21 Raider conducting an aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker during a test flight over the Moj...
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Turkish Aerospace Industries has demonstrated a new modular air combat concept with the Aksungur UCAV carrying two jet-powered Super Simsek UAVs, highlighting Türkiye’s push toward deployable, expendable drone systems for decoy, electronic warfare, and strike missions (Picture Source: TAI) Turkish Aerospace Industries has demonstrated a new modular air combat concept with the Aksungur UCAV carrying two jet-powered Super Simsek UAVs, highlighting Türkiye’s push toward deployable, expendable drone systems for decoy, electronic warfare, and strike missions (Picture Source: TAI)

Turkish Aerospace Industries Reveals AKSUNGUR Combat Drone Equipped With Two SÜPER ŞİMŞEK Multi-Role UAVs

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On 10 March 2026, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) published on its official X account a flight test video showing an AKSUNGUR unmanned combat ae...
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The current Portuguese fleet includes three P-3C Update II.5s and two P-3C CUP CGs, later modernized between 2008 and 2010 to the P-3C CUP+ configuration, as well as six P-3C airframes sourced from Germany. (Picture source: Portuguese Air Force) The current Portuguese fleet includes three P-3C Update II.5s and two P-3C CUP CGs, later modernized between 2008 and 2010 to the P-3C CUP+ configuration, as well as six P-3C airframes sourced from Germany. (Picture source: Portuguese Air Force)

Canada to upgrade five Portuguese P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft under $39 million defense deal

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Canada and Portugal signed a $39 million government-to-government contract to modernize five Portuguese Air Force P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircra...
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During each mission, the E-7A can monitor more than four million square kilometers of airspace, an area comparable to the size of Western Australia and larger than the entire contiguous United States east of the Mississippi River. (Picture source: Australian MoD) During each mission, the E-7A can monitor more than four million square kilometers of airspace, an area comparable to the size of Western Australia and larger than the entire contiguous United States east of the Mississippi River. (Picture source: Australian MoD)

Australia deploys E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to UAE and helps stop Iranian drone and missile attacks

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Australia deploys an E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft to the United Arab Emirates to help detect drones and cruise missiles approachi...
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The U.S. Air Force has identified the upcoming F-47 sixth-generation fighter as a future launch platform for the Stand-In Attack Weapon (SiAW), signaling that the NGAD aircraft will support penetrating strike missions against defended targets in addition to its air-superiority role (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force / Pratt & Whitney) The U.S. Air Force has identified the upcoming F-47 sixth-generation fighter as a future launch platform for the Stand-In Attack Weapon (SiAW), signaling that the NGAD aircraft will support penetrating strike missions against defended targets in addition to its air-superiority role (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force / Pratt & Whitney)

U.S. Air Force Reveals F-47 6th-Gen Fighter Will Deploy SiAW Stand-In Strike Missile

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Air Force issued a sources-sought notice on SAM.gov, signaling its intent to expand industrial capacity for the Stand-in...
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The newest AMRAAM variant ordered by Australia is the AIM-120D-3, a hardware-refresh version with a longer engagement range that is intended for the RAAF’s F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet, and EA-18G Growler jets. (Picture source: Australian MoD) The newest AMRAAM variant ordered by Australia is the AIM-120D-3, a hardware-refresh version with a longer engagement range that is intended for the RAAF’s F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet, and EA-18G Growler jets. (Picture source: Australian MoD)

Australia reinforces UAE air defense with AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles to counter Iranian drones

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Australia announced the transfer of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to the United Arab Emirates as Iranian missile and drone attacks expand acro...
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DARPA’s X-76 aims to combine helicopter-like vertical takeoff with jet-speed cruise, giving U.S. forces a future aircraft designed for fast operations from austere or runway-denied environments (Picture source: U.S. DoW). DARPA’s X-76 aims to combine helicopter-like vertical takeoff with jet-speed cruise, giving U.S. forces a future aircraft designed for fast operations from austere or runway-denied environments (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. to Build Bell X-76 High-Speed Vertical Takeoff Aircraft for Runway-Independent Combat

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
DARPA has advanced Bell’s X-76 SPRINT aircraft into construction after completing critical design review, marking a major step toward a high-speed ...
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The Ghatak relies on a low radar cross section, internal weapon carriage, and an autonomous operating logic that would allow it to undertake deep-strike missions without exposing pilots to direct risk. (Picture source: Indian MoD) The Ghatak relies on a low radar cross section, internal weapon carriage, and an autonomous operating logic that would allow it to undertake deep-strike missions without exposing pilots to direct risk. (Picture source: Indian MoD)

India to purchase 60 Ghatak stealth combat drones for future autonomous deep strike force

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
India’s Defence Procurement Board recommended the acquisition of 60 Ghatak unmanned combat aerial vehicles on March 3, 2026. The proposal now moves...
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A circulating image appears to show a Serbian Air Force MiG-29SM carrying Chinese CM-400AKG long-range strike missiles, suggesting a possible expansion of Serbia’s standoff attack capability if confirmed (Picture Source: Social Media) A circulating image appears to show a Serbian Air Force MiG-29SM carrying Chinese CM-400AKG long-range strike missiles, suggesting a possible expansion of Serbia’s standoff attack capability if confirmed (Picture Source: Social Media)

Serbian MiG-29 Fighter Jet Seen With Chinese CM-400AKG Missiles Reshaping Balkan Airpower Balance

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
As of 9 March 2026, a single image circulating on social media has drawn sustained attention to what appears to be a Serbian Air Force MiG-29SM car...
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The ATA-NXM tiltrotor concept is based on several structural characteristics previously explored with the NGCTR demonstrator, including straight wings, a composite fuselage, and a V-tail equipped with vertical tips. (Picture source: Leonardo Helicopters) The ATA-NXM tiltrotor concept is based on several structural characteristics previously explored with the NGCTR demonstrator, including straight wings, a composite fuselage, and a V-tail equipped with vertical tips. (Picture source: Leonardo Helicopters)

Italy's Leonardo unveils ATA-NXM military tiltrotor for high-speed transport missions

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Leonardo Helicopters unveiled the Advanced Tiltrotor Aircraft - Next Generation Military, or ATA-NXM, a new military tiltrotor concept derived from...
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The U.S. Air Force’s Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) is a high-speed missile for stealth aircraft like the F-35 designed to destroy mobile high-value targets in contested airspace, including missile launchers, jammers, and air defense systems (Picture source: U.S. DoW). The U.S. Air Force’s Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) is a high-speed missile for stealth aircraft like the F-35 designed to destroy mobile high-value targets in contested airspace, including missile launchers, jammers, and air defense systems (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Expands SiAW Missile Production to Arm F-35 Fighters for Strikes on Mobile Air Defenses

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U.S. Air Force is expanding the industrial base for its Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), a high-speed missile designed for stealth aircraft such ...
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The M-346FA is powered by two Honeywell F124-GA-200 turbofan engines, each producing 28 kN of thrust, and is designed to act as both a twin-seat advanced jet trainer and a light combat aircraft. (Picture source: X/Defense News Nigeria) The M-346FA is powered by two Honeywell F124-GA-200 turbofan engines, each producing 28 kN of thrust, and is designed to act as both a twin-seat advanced jet trainer and a light combat aircraft. (Picture source: X/Defense News Nigeria)

Nigeria's M-346FA light attack jet performs first flight ahead of official delivery

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The first Leonardo M-346FA light attack aircraft built for the Nigerian Air Force performed its initial flight test at Leonardo facilities in Italy...
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Three U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom, reinforcing the United States’ forward bomber posture as Operation Epic Fury continues targeting Iranian military assets (Picture Source: U.S. EUCOM) Three U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom, reinforcing the United States’ forward bomber posture as Operation Epic Fury continues targeting Iranian military assets (Picture Source: U.S. EUCOM)

U.S. Deploys B-52H Stratofortress Bombers to UK Ahead of Possible Large-Scale Strikes on Iran

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On March 9, 2026, three U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, reinforci...
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A SIPRI Arms Transfers Database entry dated March 9, 2026, indicates Azerbaijan has reportedly ordered 40 ASELPOD targeting pods from Türkiye for its future JF-17 Block III fighters, though the procurement has not yet been officially confirmed by the involved parties (Picture Source: Pakistani Media) A SIPRI Arms Transfers Database entry dated March 9, 2026, indicates Azerbaijan has reportedly ordered 40 ASELPOD targeting pods from Türkiye for its future JF-17 Block III fighters, though the procurement has not yet been officially confirmed by the involved parties (Picture Source: Pakistani Media)

Azerbaijan Reportedly Orders 40 ASELPOD Targeting Pods to Equip Future JF-17 Block III Fighter Jets

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On March 9, 2026, an update in the SIPRI Arms Transfers Database indicated that Azerbaijan had ordered 40 ASELPOD targeting pods from Türkiye for t...
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