The United States Air Force (USAF) is advancing its next generation of combat aircraft, combining stealth, advanced sensors, and network-driven warfare capabilities.
Defense
The US Air Force plans a $16 billion Advanced Propulsion Acquisition Contract to speed up development of next generation aircraft engines and propulsion technologies.
The United States military has confirmed that a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during an ongoing regional military operation, prompting an immediate rescue mission for the crew.
Air defense systems across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman have intercepted more than 3,133 Iranian missiles and drones targeting civilian areas and strategic infrastructure.
The Australian government has announced the deployment of a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail early warning aircraft to the Middle East as tensions escalate following Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region.
New satellite imagery suggests that a hardened facility associated with Iran’s nuclear program may have been struck during the latest wave of airstrikes.
NATO forces scrambled fifth-generation fighter jets after a Russian reconnaissance aircraft entered an active military exercise zone over the Norwegian Sea during Cold Response 2026.
The growing presence of the Typhoon also places pressure on the manufacturer of the F-35 Lightning II, Lockheed Martin.
The US Air Force seeks additional industry sources to produce the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) or an equivalent system compatible with the F-47 fighter and B-21 Raider stealth bomber.
The United States and Israel launched a large-scale air campaign against Iran beginning February 28, targeting the country’s leadership, missile forces, and military infrastructure through sustained aerial strikes.