Aerospace News
US Air Force tests MightyFly Cento heavy cargo drone to improve autonomous military logistics
On June 27, 2025, the Californian company MightyFly announced that they had performed a live autonomous cargo flight demonstration for the US Air F...
Belgium to finally order 11 additional F-35 fighter jets from the US after new coalition agreement
Belgium has officially confirmed the decision to purchase 11 additional F-35A fighter jets, building on the previous order of 34 aircraft signed in...
Peru confirms purchase of 24 Swedish Gripen E/F fighter jets over French Rafale and US F-16
As reported by Peru21 on July 2, 2025, the Peruvian government, under President Dina Boluarte, has confirmed its decision to acquire 24 Gripen E fi...
Two MQ-28 Combat Drones Controlled by One Operator Aboard Australian E-7A Radar Aircraft for First Time
On June 16, 2025, two in-flight MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones were controlled for the first time by a single operator onboard an E-7A Wedgetail, marking a...
Rheinmetall starts German F-35 fuselage production line to strengthen European role in supply chain
On July 1, 2025, Germany’s Rheinmetall completed the construction of a €200 million production facility in Weeze, North Rhine-Westphalia, which wil...
Norway eyes US maritime surveillance drones for Arctic patrols and real-time sea tracking
According to Defense News on July 1, 2025, Norway continues deliberations over the procurement of long-range uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for mari...
US FY2026 Budget Proposal Seeks KC-135 Stratotanker Drone Launcher Upgrades to Enhance Aerial Tanker Protection
Originally developed in the 1950s, the KC-135 Stratotanker may soon undergo a significant transformation aimed at improving its resilience in incre...
US Budget Proposal Seeks F-22 Raptor Stealth Jet Upgrades to Protect Air Dominance
Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor fighter jet is confirmed to receive major upgrades under the proposed FY2026 budget plan to ensure its sustained edge...
Breaking News: Germany to Fund Production of 500 An-196 Liutyi Long-Range Drones for Ukraine in New Contract
On July 1, 2025, it was announced that Germany will fund the production of 500 An-196 Liutyi long-range drones for Ukraine through a new contract. ...
Russia’s new low-cost kamikaze drone reportedly used for the first time in Ukraine strike
On June 30, 2025, Russian forces reportedly employed a new type of low-cost kamikaze drone to strike the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, ac...
France replaces US-made KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft with European A330 MRTT for independent air refueling capacity
On June 30, 2025, the French Air and Space Force officially retired its last three KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Airbase 125 in Istres-Le Tubé, n...
Brazil supplies first A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft to Paraguay for anti-trafficking missions
On June 30, 2025, the Paraguayan Air Force (FAP) received four A-29 Super Tucano light attack and training aircraft from Embraer during a ceremony ...