BAE Systems’ FalconWorks and Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works Unveil Blizzard Modular, Multi-Mission UAS
The secretive FalconWorks and Skunk Works are working together to develop the new Blizzard modular, multi-mission uncrewed air system, offering…
Anduril Reveals Thunder Autonomous Tiltrotor Concept
Anduril began their 2026 showing at Farnborough International Airshow strong with the unveiling of Thunder, an autonomous tiltrotor designed for…
French Rafales and German Eurofighters Conduct First Joint ‘Forward Deterrence’ Drill
France and Germany conducted their first joint air activity as part of the forward deterrence initiative, a day before announcing…
Two U.S. Service Members Killed, One Missing in Iranian Attack on Jordanian Base
Iran conducted a retaliatory attack with ballistic missiles and drones against Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, with two U.S.…
Japan’s XEC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft Begins Operational Flight Testing
The new XEC-2 SOJ, which first flew in March 2026, has now started operational flight testing with the JASDF’s Air…
Blackbird Beginnings: The A-12 Oxcart Story
The well-known SR-71 owes its roots to a more obscure predecessor, the A-12 developed by the famous Lockheed ‘Skunk Works’…
Germany’s First Tranche 4 Eurofighter Makes Maiden Flight
Airbus announced the maiden flight of the first Eurofighter acquired by the German Air Force under Project Quadriga, which will…
DARPA and USAF Fly F-16 with VENOM Autonomy Modification
The DARPA and U.S. Air Force are conducting human-on-the-loop in-air testing of AI-capable F-16s modified with the VENOM Autonomy Kit…
RAF ‘Looking At’ Requirement for Boom-Equipped Tankers
A Royal Air Force official at the Global Air and Space Chiefs’ Conference 2026 has confirmed that the planned GCAP…
First Customer Lined Up for Proposed Next Generation Catalina Flying Boat
A plan for a modernised, turboprop-powered version of the iconic Catalina is one step closer to becoming realised with a…