Air21:02 UTC
U.S. military’s Anduril Dive-LD drone was ‘dead in the water’ before Iran nabbed it
In the wake of the incident, a Centcom spokesperson told DefenseScoop that “U.S. operations in area waters continue.”
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- Air20:16 UTC
DIU, Honeywell Aerospace flight-test quantum sensing technology for aircraft navigation
The test involved a magnetic navigation (MagNav) system that was installed on an Embraer 170 jet that made a round-trip journey over the Pacific Ocean between Seattle's Puget Sound and southern Alaska.
- Air18:29 UTC
Trump Threatens Canadian Jets At The Center Of Army Aerial Surveillance Plans
Threatening to block Bombardier sales in the U.S. is different than actually following through with it, but Canada also has a vote.
- Air17:21 UTC
Hanwha plans to build armored vehicle carrying a counter-drone laser
Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.
- Air17:21 UTC
Hanwha plans to build armored vehicle carrying a counter-drone laser
Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.
- Air17:15 UTC
US Air Force seeks air-defense guns to protect overseas bases
The U.S. Air Force plans to acquire anti-aircraft guns to protect its overseas bases following Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East.
- Air17:05 UTC
European missile-maker MBDA opens first industrial facility in Poland
“At a time when Europe faces its most serious security challenges for generations, the opening of MBDA’s new site demonstrates that the relationship between our two nations has never been more important,” said UK Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard.
- Air16:52 UTC
Russia’s New Stealthy Lower-Cost Air-Launched Standoff Weapons On Display In Egypt
Moscow is pitching a new generation of precision weapons abroad, even as the war that produced them complicates their export prospects.
- Air16:33 UTC
Underwater Drone Captured By Iran Matches American Anduril Model
An underwater drone shown by Iran closely matches the American-designed Anduril Dive-LD model. The large AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) was reportedly captured in the Straits of Hormuz earlier today.
- Air14:14 UTC
How geopolitics and new military alliances are disrupting combat aircraft procurement
Selection of fighter aircraft by national governments has always been political. As markets and allegiances shift against a background of global realignment, who will be the winners and losers as new entrants compete with established suppliers?
- Air13:02 UTC
Poland, Canada seal defense cooperation pact, set to finalize drone deal
The new drone order “shows that Poland is moving from a country that purchased defense equipment worldwide to [now being] a producer as well,” said Poland’s Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
- Air14:15 UTC
Axon Vision to supply advanced counter-UAS systems to Israeli Defense Organization under order valued at up to NIS 15 million
The order follows the recent launch of ForceField, the company’s new C-UAS solution combining advanced AI and autonomous capabilities [September
- Air12:46 UTC
UK’s ground-based air defence effort remains in assessment phase after third industry day
The UK’s plan to introduce a new air defence capability into the British Army will cover short and medium-range defence as well as counter-uncrewed aerial system systems. Timelines are not yet laid out but industry is making plans.
- Air07:30 UTC
Extending mission readiness: where XR adds real value in pilot, crew and maintenance training
Extended reality (XR) is becoming increasingly relevant in military aviation training, adding a flexible layer to an integrated ecosystem spanning the pilot, crew, and maintenance domains.
- Air06:00 UTC
ARMMO Defense Technologies unveils its ARW39CAT-A USV armed with the company Bandit-X drone-killer and air-defence missiles
Specialised in uncrewed systems, ARMMO Defense Technologies of Spain unveiled at Eurosatory its ARW39CAT-A armed catamaran USV which among other
- Air18:06 UTC
Mysterious Black Jet That Emerged At Long Beach Airport Identified (Updated)
With a sleek airframe the size of an A-5 Vigilante, its silhouette drew immediate attention from local aviation photographers who had never seen anything like it there.
- Air09:16 UTC
Patria completes the assembly of Finland’s first F135 engine
The first F135 fighter jet engine assembled by Patria has been successfully completed at Patria’s new facility in Linnavuori, Nokia,
- Air20:47 UTC
US Fighters, Drones Strike 3 Iranian Oil Tankers After Iran Fires on Navy Ships
The U.S. military struck three Iranian oil tankers on Sept. 5, as the Trump administration and Iran battle for control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Air13:00 UTC
Future Airmen to Get Less Sleep, More Stress in Basic Training
The Air Force has begun depriving new trainees of more sleep and will soon ramp up the stress level in Basic Military Training to better prepare Airmen for the increased strain of combat operations such as Epic Fury.
- Air04:34 UTC
Ukraine asks EU to fund first Patriot missiles buy
Brussels is weighing a rare waiver that would let Kyiv tap its €90 billion loan for U.S.-made interceptors for the first time.
- Air23:43 UTC
USAF Wants MQ-9 Reaper Successor At A Fraction Of The Cost At $10M Each
The USAF has aggressive cost and schedule goals for new drones to succeed the MQ-9 fleet that has suffered major losses.
- Air22:42 UTC
China’s Huge WZ-X Stealth Drone’s Strange Wing Configuration Confirmed
New photos of the WZ-X airborne give us a clearer view of the aircraft's unique wing design.
- Air20:24 UTC
US clears $5B in JDAMs for Saudi Arabia, other Middle East deals
Roughly $6.1 billion of military equipment was cleared for potential sales to Saudi Arabia, Oman and Iraq, spanning precision munitions to fighter jet sustainment, according to the State Department.
- Air20:04 UTC
U.S. Air Force Seeks Anti-Aircraft Guns To Protect Its Overseas Bases
The request for anti-drone and anti-cruise missile guns comes as the Air Force is pushing to take on more air defense responsibilities at its forward bases.
- Air19:27 UTC
US Air Force speeds Reaper successor timeline after Iran losses
The Air Force is accelerating its timeline for a cheaper, more expendable successor to the MQ-9A Reaper after combat losses.
- Air19:01 UTC
Air Force Speeding Up New Low-Cost Drone Program after Heavy MQ-9 Losses Against Iran
The Air Force is accelerating its plans to field an MQ-9A replacement in the wake of heavy Reaper losses in operations against Iran, top officials said Sept. 3, and they’re targeting a price point of just $10 million per aircraft.
- Air19:01 UTC
Fresh US Fighter Jets Rotate into Middle East as Trump Tries to Up Pressure on Iran
The U.S. is rotating fresh fighter squadrons to the Middle East to support the Trump administration’s open-ended campaign of economic and military pressure against Iran.
- Air18:58 UTC
Trump to travel aboard Qatari-donated Air Force One to Ireland
U.S. President Donald Trump will use the Qatari-donated jet to travel to Ireland next week, the plane's first international trip since the swap in Turkey.
- Air17:32 UTC
F-35 costs jump in latest production lots
Compared to recent contracts, the average flyaway cost of an F-35A and F-35B rose by over 11 percent, while the price of an F-35C climbed over 8 percent, according to figures supplied by the F-35 Joint Program Office.
- Air16:54 UTC
Guard F-16s Kept Pace on Kadena Deployment, but Edge Wears Thin
An F-16 Air National Guard unit’s six-month deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, this year illustrated the capabilities the Guard’s oldest fighter units can still offer—but also the challenges they face, officials told reporters this week.