The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has announced it will equip its fleet of C-130 aircraft, including AC-130J, MC-130J, and HC-130J models, with Northrop Grumman’s AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR).
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The first F-35B is transported by CH-53K to MCAS Beaufort for retirement as a display
The first F-35B Lightning II STOVL, known as BF-01, was transported by a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter from the United States Marine Corps to MCAS Beaufort Air Base in South Carolina on August 27, 2025, where it will be retired as a static display.
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The US tests HH-60 helicopter defense against F-15 fighter in a simulation over the sea
In an unprecedented exercise, the US Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve tested the defensive capabilities of the HH-60W Jolly Green II and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters in a maritime environment.
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The unmanned SKY-TRUCK helicopter is tested in Belarus with US-banned engines
Belarus showcased the unmanned helicopter SKY-TRUCK during the international arms fair MILEX-2025.
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Ukraine damages radar and GLONASS navigation center in operation in Crimea
The Ghosts unit, linked to the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence, carried out an offensive against Russia’s strategic facilities in occupied Crimea, targeting radar systems and navigation centers connected to GLONASS, the Russian satellite positioning system.
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Norway chooses British Type 26 frigate in the largest military investment in its history
Norway has announced the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for acquiring new frigates, opting for the Type 26 model, considered the largest defense investment ever made by the country. The first units are expected to be delivered to the Royal Norwegian Navy starting in 2030.
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After 17 years grounded, the last Lockheed U-2 returns to the skies in a test flight in the USA
The last U-2 produced by Lockheed flew again after 17 years on the ground. The aircraft, number 80-1099, was severely damaged in 2008 when a hydrazine fire occurred during maintenance at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates.
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Malaysia abandons plans to purchase F/A-18 fighters from Kuwait due to costs and lack of feasibility
Malaysia has canceled the planned purchase of F/A-18C/D Hornet fighters from Kuwait, citing logistical, financial, and operational difficulties.
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Ukrainian regiment receives M1 Abrams tanks and boosts combat capability in the eastern part of the country
The 425th Assault Regiment Skala, a Ukrainian unit deployed in the Pokrovsk region, has received donated M1 Abrams tanks, becoming the second unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to operate these vehicles, after the 47th Mechanized Brigade Magura.
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Russia and China conduct first joint submarine patrol in the Pacific
Submarines from Russia and China conducted their first joint patrol in the Pacific, following combined naval exercises in the Sea of Japan in early August.
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Japan sends F-15 fighters to the United Kingdom as part of military cooperation
Japan announced that it will send F-15J fighters to the United Kingdom for the first time, in a move symbolizing the strengthening of military cooperation between the two countries.
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Second B-21 Raider expected to fly later this year, boosting U.S. Air Force strength
The United States Air Force expects the second pre-production stealth bomber B-21 Raider to make its first flight before the end of 2025.
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