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UK RAF New Jet Trainer
Military Aviation

UK Releases RFI for New Jet Trainer and Red Arrows Aircraft

A request for information (RFI) has been released to gather industry responses ahead of the replacement of the Hawk T1 and Hawk T2 in Royal Air Force service.  With the…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
August 8, 2026
Interview Secretary of the Air Force
Airshows

Engineering the Future Force: Exclusive Interview with the Secretary of the U.S. Air Force

In an exclusive interview at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the Secretary of the Air Force discusses modernization, readiness, pilot training, artificial intelligence, Space Force growth, recruiting, and the future of…

Howard German Howard German
August 8, 2026
Iran War Aircraft Wreckage
Iran

Iran Shows Off Wreckage of U.S. Aircraft Lost During Operation Epic Fury

Iranian state media has released images of a display of aircraft wreckage from the U.S.-Iran war, including remnants of DUDE 44, an F-15E Strike Eagle which can now be confirmed…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
August 8, 2026
JDAM LR Contract
Weapons

GBU-75 JDAM Long Range Cleared for Production

The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a procurement contract for GBU-75 JDAM Long Range kits, clearing the initial production for the U.S. Navy. Boeing has announced that it has been…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 7, 2026
H-6N JL-1
China

China Shows H-6 Bomber Carrying Nuclear-Capable JL-1 ALBM

China released images of the H-6 bomber carrying the JL-1 air-launched ballistic missile as part of promotional features marking the 99th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). China released…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 6, 2026
Maritime Security

Virginia Class Submarines with New Payload Module to Receive SSGN Designation

Beginning with the USS Arizona, 19 new boats in the U.S. Navy's Virginia class of nuclear powered attack submarines will officially be referred to as SSGNs to reflect the boost…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
August 6, 2026
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