Iran destroys a U.S. E-3 Sentry AWACS at Prince Sultan Air Base, raising urgent concerns over U.S. air defense gaps in the Middle East.
Defense
Norway plans $11.8B defense boost for F-35 missiles, Type 26 frigates, and Type 212CD submarines to meet NATO’s 3.5% GDP target by 2035.
Below are the top 10 largest navies in the world in 2026, ranked by naval aircraft fleet size, reflecting both breadth and operational scope.
US Army launches Altius-700 drone from AH-64E Apache at Yuma in a key Launched Effects milestone for aviation modernization.
An Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base near Riyadh has wounded 12 United States troops, including two in serious condition, according to multiple media reports
The United States Air Force remains far ahead with over 14,000 aircraft supported by approximately 37,000 pilots.
The United States has stationed 21 strategic bombers at RAF Fairford, significantly boosting its strike capability against Iranian targets under Operation Epic Fury.
South Korea has rolled out its first production KF-21 fighter, highlighting rapid development and growing defense ambitions.
Denmark secretly prepared to block US access to Greenland, revealing deep fractures within NATO and rising geopolitical tensions.
Brazil has achieved a major milestone in aerospace manufacturing as Embraer, in partnership with Saab and the Brazilian Air Force, officially presented the first Gripen E fighter jet produced locally.