The United States Air Force (USAF) confirmed that an A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on April 3, 2026, amid escalating military operations in the Middle East.
Defence
Canada has awarded defense contracts worth approximately C$1.5 billion to L3Harris Technologies (LHX) and Airbus SE to support its next-generation military aircraft fleet.
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.
The world’s leading air defence systems in 2026 reflect a shift toward layered, multi-domain protection.
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.
New Delhi has granted formal approval for a sweeping defense procurement plan that covers additional Rafale fighter jets, Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft, and more locally built Dornier Do 228 aircraft.
A full-scale mockup of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II bearing Royal Saudi Air Force markings has drawn attention at the World Defense Show in Riyadh (RUH)
A United States Navy warship has made its first-ever visit to Cambodia’s Chinese-built Ream Naval Base.
Indonesia is in preliminary discussions with Pakistan over a potential acquisition of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, as Jakarta continues an aggressive and unusually broad effort to modernize its air force.
Airbus Defence and Space is enhancing its position in global defense with aircraft like the A400M, A330 MRTT, and Eurodrone.