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South Korea’s AH-64E Apache helicopters are set for a $1.2 billion U.S.-approved upgrade adding Longbow radar, Link 16, missile warning systems, night-vision sensors, and manned-unmanned teaming for improved detection, survivability, and anti-armor operations near the DMZ (Picture source: South Korea MoD). South Korea’s AH-64E Apache helicopters are set for a $1.2 billion U.S.-approved upgrade adding Longbow radar, Link 16, missile warning systems, night-vision sensors, and manned-unmanned teaming for improved detection, survivability, and anti-armor operations near the DMZ (Picture source: South Korea MoD).

South Korea Upgrades AH-64E Apache Fleet With Longbow Radar and Drone Teaming in $1.2B Deal

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
South Korea is set to strengthen the combat effectiveness of its AH-64E Apache fleet after the U.S. Department of State approved a possible $1.2 bi...
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The AGM-184 Joint Strike Missile represents Belgium’s first ability to strike heavily defended land or maritime targets hundreds of kilometers away without exposing its F-35 fighters directly to enemy air defenses. (Picture source: Army Recognition) The AGM-184 Joint Strike Missile represents Belgium’s first ability to strike heavily defended land or maritime targets hundreds of kilometers away without exposing its F-35 fighters directly to enemy air defenses. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

US approves AGM-184 Joint Strike Missile sale to Belgium for F-35A stealth strike operations

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Belgium is moving to give its future F-35A fleet a stealth-compatible long-range strike capability after the U.S. State Department approved on May ...
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Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue uncrewed fighter conducts autonomous taxi testing as part of the U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, a step toward first flight and future integration with manned combat aircraft for air-to-air, strike support, electronic warfare, and reconnaissance missions (Picture source: Northrop Grumman). Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue uncrewed fighter conducts autonomous taxi testing as part of the U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, a step toward first flight and future integration with manned combat aircraft for air-to-air, strike support, electronic warfare, and reconnaissance missions (Picture source: Northrop Grumman).

U.S. Air Force YFQ-48A Talon Blue Fighter Drone Nears First Autonomous Flight After Taxi Tests

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Northrop Grumman has moved its YFQ-48A Talon Blue closer to first flight after completing autonomous taxi testing for the U.S. Air Force’s Collabor...
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Ukraine’s first domestically developed glide bomb, created by DG Industry through the Brave1 defense technology hub, carries a 250 kg warhead and is entering combat deployment after 17 months of development, giving Ukrainian aircraft a new standoff strike option against fixed Russian targets (Picture source: Ukrainian MoD). Ukraine’s first domestically developed glide bomb, created by DG Industry through the Brave1 defense technology hub, carries a 250 kg warhead and is entering combat deployment after 17 months of development, giving Ukrainian aircraft a new standoff strike option against fixed Russian targets (Picture source: Ukrainian MoD).

Ukraine Deploys First Domestic 250 Kg Glide Bomb for Precision Strikes on Russian Targets

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Ukraine has moved its first domestically developed glide bomb into combat deployment through the Brave1 defense technology hub, giving Kyiv a natio...
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Northrop Grumman’s RangeHawk prototype will convert a high-altitude, long-endurance uncrewed aircraft into a mobile airborne test instrument for U.S. hypersonic weapons, improving telemetry collection, flight tracking, and test-range flexibility through 2031 (Picture source: Northrop Grumman). Northrop Grumman’s RangeHawk prototype will convert a high-altitude, long-endurance uncrewed aircraft into a mobile airborne test instrument for U.S. hypersonic weapons, improving telemetry collection, flight tracking, and test-range flexibility through 2031 (Picture source: Northrop Grumman).

U.S. Army Awards Northrop $325M Contract for RangeHawk Hypersonic Missile Testing Drone

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Northrop Grumman has secured a $325.5 million U.S. Army contract to develop the RangeHawk high-altitude uncrewed aircraft, a specialized airborne p...
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British Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jet armed with APKWS low-cost precision-guided rocket pods during Middle East operations, highlighting the UK’s new rapid-response counter-drone capability. Inset shows a close-up view of the APKWS launcher system designed to defeat drones at a fraction of the cost of traditional air-to-air missiles. British Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jet armed with APKWS low-cost precision-guided rocket pods during Middle East operations, highlighting the UK’s new rapid-response counter-drone capability. Inset shows a close-up view of the APKWS launcher system designed to defeat drones at a fraction of the cost of traditional air-to-air missiles.

UK Arms RAF Typhoon Fighter Jets With Rocket Weapons to Counter Drone Threats in Middle East

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The United Kingdom has deployed a new low-cost counter-drone capability in the Middle East after British Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets...
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U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, departs Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, during Checkered Flag 26-2 on May 4, 2026, as part of a large-scale joint air combat exercise focused on high-end warfare integration and live-fire training. U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, departs Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, during Checkered Flag 26-2 on May 4, 2026, as part of a large-scale joint air combat exercise focused on high-end warfare integration and live-fire training.

U.S. Air Force Refines F-22 and F-35 Stealth Fighter Combat Tactics for Future High-End Warfare

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U.S. Air Force is intensifying preparations for high-end air warfare by integrating F-22 Raptors, F-35A Lightning II fighters, F-16s, Navy F/A-...
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A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter carried British paratroopers during NATO hot-load training in Finland, demonstrating rapid Allied reinforcement capability near Russia’s border during Exercise Saber Strike 2026 (Picture Source: U.S. Army) A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter carried British paratroopers during NATO hot-load training in Finland, demonstrating rapid Allied reinforcement capability near Russia’s border during Exercise Saber Strike 2026 (Picture Source: U.S. Army)

U.S. CH-47 Chinooks Show Critical NATO Reinforcement Capability with British Paratroopers in Finland Near Russia

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter conducted hot-load operations with British Paratroopers during Exercise Saber Strike 2026 in Finland, accordin...
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Britain selected Anduril UK to develop autonomous wingman drones for the British Army’s AH-64E Apache fleet under Project NYX (Picture Source: Anduril) Britain selected Anduril UK to develop autonomous wingman drones for the British Army’s AH-64E Apache fleet under Project NYX (Picture Source: Anduril)

British Army AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters Set to Gain Autonomous Wingman Drones Developed by Anduril UK

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Anduril UK has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence for the next phase of Project NYX, a British Army programme to develop autonomous “wingm...
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A newly photographed Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet carrying the AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile suggests the United States is moving closer to fielding a next-generation beyond-visual-range weapon designed to restore long-range air combat advantage against peer adversaries (Picture Source: Jonathan Tweedy) A newly photographed Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet carrying the AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile suggests the United States is moving closer to fielding a next-generation beyond-visual-range weapon designed to restore long-range air combat advantage against peer adversaries (Picture Source: Jonathan Tweedy)

U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet Seen Carrying AIM-260A Missile During Future Air Combat Testing

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U.S. Navy has been spotted flying an F/A-18F Super Hornet with what appears to be the AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, marking the fir...
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Russian Ilyushin Il-20M electronic intelligence aircraft intercepted by Polish Air Force fighters over the Baltic Sea during a NATO air policing mission on May 13, 2026. The Russian reconnaissance aircraft was reportedly flying with transponders switched off, raising concerns over regional security and civilian aviation safety. (Picture source: X account of Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz) Russian Ilyushin Il-20M electronic intelligence aircraft intercepted by Polish Air Force fighters over the Baltic Sea during a NATO air policing mission on May 13, 2026. The Russian reconnaissance aircraft was reportedly flying with transponders switched off, raising concerns over regional security and civilian aviation safety. (Picture source: X account of Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz)

Poland Intercepts Russian Ilyushin Il-20M Electronic Spy Aircraft Near NATO Baltic Airspace

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Poland scrambled fighter aircraft to intercept a Russian Ilyushin Il-20M electronic intelligence aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea after the surv...
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Israel’s new F-35I Adir external fuel tank program aims to extend stealth strike range, reduce tanker dependence, and improve deep-penetration mission flexibility in contested airspace (Picture Source: Israeli Air Force) Israel’s new F-35I Adir external fuel tank program aims to extend stealth strike range, reduce tanker dependence, and improve deep-penetration mission flexibility in contested airspace (Picture Source: Israeli Air Force)

Israel Develops New External Fuel Tank Solution to Extend F-35I Adir Combat Reach in Contested Airspace

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Israel is moving to extend the combat reach of its F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters through a new contract with Elbit Systems’ Cyclone subsidiary, the...
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