F-22 Raptor 2.0 and AGM-181A LRSO spotted in flight testing, showcasing key U.S. Air Force next-gen upgrades and nuclear missile advances.
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Lockheed Martin has initiated final assembly of Germany’s first F-35A stealth fighter at its production facility in Fort Worth, marking a major step in Berlin’s military modernization programme.
Boeing progresses with 777-8 Freighter assembly as FAA-certified 787 upgrades unlock greater payload and range for global airlines.
Finnair (AY) has announced a major fleet renewal strategy centered on efficiency and growth, with new aircraft orders and acquisitions aimed at strengthening its regional and European operations.
US to receive F-35 jets without radars due to APG-85 delays, impacting combat readiness and fleet capability planning.
The Pentagon has raised the projected cost of its Golden Dome missile defense system to $185 billion, reflecting expanded requirements for advanced space-based technologies.
Sri Lanka denied a request from a United States military aircraft to land at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), according to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Qatar Airways moves A380 and A350 aircraft to long-term storage in Spain as demand weakens and regional risks persist.
Russian military aircraft activity near North America has increased beyond historical levels, prompting more NORAD intercept operations and heightened NATO surveillance across Arctic and Atlantic regions.
The United States has approved over $16.5 billion in arms sales to UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan, focusing on missiles, air defense systems, and aircraft readiness amid rising regional tensions.