USMC advances XQ-58 Valkyrie CCA program as Northrop Grumman delivers autonomy, sensors, and mission systems.
Defense
Italy invests €112.6 million to establish a multinational F-35 Lightning II pilot training center at Trapani-Birgi Air Base (TPS), creating the first dedicated F-35 training facility outside the United States for NATO and European Joint Strike Fighter partner nations.
Bangladesh is assessing the JF-17 Thunder to replace ageing fighter aircraft and modernize its air force combat fleet.
The U.S. Air Force’s E-4B Doomsday Plane has moved to the Washington area, drawing attention to its role in ensuring government continuity during extreme emergencies.
U.S. stealth fighters return to Puerto Rico after Operation Absolute Resolve captured Venezuela’s president using massive airpower.
Israel is prepared to invoke a technology-based veto to prevent the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, according to a senior Israeli official, underscoring rising geopolitical and defense tensions in the eastern Mediterranean and the broader NATO alliance.
Thailand’s long-standing security alliance with the United States is facing renewed strain as Bangkok deepens military and strategic ties with China, raising concerns about Washington’s future access and influence in mainland Southeast Asia.
Airbus Defence and Space is enhancing its position in global defense with aircraft like the A400M, A330 MRTT, and Eurodrone.
The United States maintains one of the world’s most capable long-range bomber forces, anchored by two aircraft that reflect very different design philosophies and operational roles.
At first glance, counting international airbases sounds like a straightforward exercise. In reality, it is anything but.