Russian maritime patrol aircraft were monitored by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during another surveillance and rapid response mission around the archipelago.
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AH-64E Apache gains new capability with experimental launch of Altius 700 drone
A demonstration involving the AH-64E helicopter and the Altius 700 launched effect reinforces the U.S. strategy of expanding tactical reach, reconnaissance and electronic warfare through solutions integrated into the existing fleet.
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Historic VH-3A Sea King helicopter is modernized and will be returned to the Egyptian Air Force
Project led by NAVAIR with industrial partners upgraded the avionics, electrical systems and navigation of an aircraft that once served in U.S. presidential missions before being transferred to Egypt.
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Black Hawk capable of autonomous flight enters the U.S. Army fleet
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced on Monday, March 23, 2026, the delivery to the United States Army of the experimental UH-60MX Black Hawk helicopter fully integrated with the MATRIX autonomy suite, a technology that enables operations with automated assistance, optionally piloted flight, and progress toward increasingly autonomous missions.
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Bell delivers first modernized AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom for testing in the United States
Bell Textron has announced the completion of the first two AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom aircraft modernized under the SPINE (Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects) program, an initiative by the United States Marine Corps aimed at evolving the H-1 fleet for modern combat environments.
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Pentagon confirms loss of KC-135 tanker aircraft during military operation in Iraq
A United States military tanker aircraft, a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, was lost during a military operation in Iraq, according to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).
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Singapore Air Force to receive three G550-MSA for maritime patrol missions
Singapore has announced the acquisition of three Gulfstream G550-MSA maritime patrol aircraft as part of its defense budget estimated at $18.4 billion for 2026, in a move aimed at expanding maritime domain awareness and early warning capabilities in the strategic environment surrounding the city-state.
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Two US fighter jets crash in Kuwait; crews eject successfully and survive
At least two United States military aircraft crashed on Monday morning in Kuwait, according to information released by a spokesperson for the country’s Ministry of Defense.
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Sukhoi Su-30SM Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Flight in Kazakhstan
A Su-30SM fighter jet of the Kazakhstan Air Force crashed during a training flight, according to the country’s Ministry of Defense.
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US Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Bombers Near Alaska
On the night between February 19 and 20, local time, American fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian military aircraft operating near the coast of Alaska.
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Embraer delivers first A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force
Embraer has delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU), as part of a fleet renewal program focused on airspace protection and border control.
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Saudi Arabia orders four C-27J MPA with full maritime armament
Leonardo will supply four C-27J Spartan aircraft in the Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) configuration to Saudi Arabia.
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