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February 4, 2026
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Adani and Leonardo Partner to Manufacture Military Helicopters in India

A new agreement between Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo marks a significant step in India’s efforts to build a self-sustaining helicopter manufacturing ecosystem to support future military and...

February 4, 2026
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Washington Clears $3B F-15 Sustainment Package for Saudi Arabia

The United States has approved a potential $3 billion Foreign Military Sales package to support sustainment of the Royal Saudi Air Force’s F-15 fighter fleet, following a green light...

February 2, 2026
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US Navy Picks Red Wolf Missile to Boost AH-1Z Strike

The US Navy has chosen L3Harris Technologies’ Red Wolf munition to significantly expand the strike range of the US Marine Corps’ AH-1Z Viper helicopters, addressing growing concerns over survivability...

February 2, 2026
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Boeing Wins $2.8B Deal to Upgrade Korea’s F-15 Jets

Boeing has secured a potential $2.8 billion contract from the US Air Force to upgrade South Korea’s F-15K Slam Eagle fighter jets, reinforcing Seoul’s airpower as regional security pressures...

February 1, 2026
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USMC Receives Additional CH-53K King Stallion Aircraft

The U.S. Marine Corps has taken delivery of two additional CH-53K King Stallion helicopters as Sikorsky continues production of the service’s next-generation heavy-lift aircraft. Lockheed Martin confirmed the delivery...

January 31, 2026
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MQ-25A Stingray Completes US Navy Autonomous Taxi Test

Boeing has confirmed that the U.S. Navy’s first operational MQ-25A Stingray has completed its inaugural autonomous taxi test, marking a significant step toward introducing uncrewed aircraft into daily aircraft...

January 31, 2026
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US Clears $150M Sale as Israel Adds AW119Kx Helicopters

The United States has cleared a potential USD 150 million Foreign Military Sale to Israel for additional AW119Kx light utility helicopters, as confirmed by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency....

January 31, 2026
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Israel Advances Purchase of AH-64E Apache Helicopters

The United States has authorized a potential USD 3.8 billion Foreign Military Sale to Israel for 30 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced in...

January 30, 2026
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USAF Awards Boeing Contract for Additional MH-139A Helos

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a new contract for the production of four more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, expanding the fleet intended to modernize critical support and...

January 29, 2026
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General Atomics Launches Aircraft for Complex Maritime Missions

General Atomics AeroTec Systems is strengthening its maritime aviation portfolio with the introduction of the Do228 NXT aircraft, a platform tailored for high-tempo maritime patrol and border security missions....