Defense
The Defense section highlights military aviation advancements, strategies, and news, from cutting-edge aircraft to global defense operations and collaborations.
Spanish Air and Space Force welcomes first A330 MRTT into operational service
The Spanish Air and Space Force marked a significant milestone on April 11, 2025, as its first Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport)...
US approves potential $5.58 billion F-16 sale to the Philippines
The United States State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) package featuring F-16 fighter jets for the Government of the...
Boeing selected to develop U.S. Air Force’s next-generation air dominance fighter
The US Air Force has officially selected Boeing to design, build, and deliver its Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter aircraft, according to an...
US Air Force suspends KC-46A Pegasus deliveries after cracks found on new tankers
The US Air Force has temporarily halted deliveries of Boeing‘s KC-46A Pegasus tankers after cracks were discovered on two aircraft awaiting delivery. According...
French military taps Airbus to develop A321-based maritime patrol aircraft
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract to conduct a risk-assessment study for France’s future maritime...
PAF retires OV-10 Bronco, AH-1S Cobra aircraft
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has officially retired its remaining North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco light attack aircraft and Bell AH-1S Cobra attack...
Portugal to acquire 12 Embraer A-29N Super Tucano aircraft
The Portuguese Ministry of National Defense announced today the acquisition of 12 A-29N Super Tucano aircraft from Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer. The deal...
USAF orders 15 more KC-46A tankers from Boeing in $2.38 billion deal
Boeing has secured a $2.38 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 11 award,...
Airbus delivers first H145M helicopter to German Armed Forces under major contract
Airbus Helicopters delivered the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) at its Donauwörth facility on Monday,...
Last KC-10 Extender retires after 44 years of service
The U.S. Air Force marked the end of an era as it decommissioned its last KC-10 Extender, with tail number 91948, during a...
