Keywords: Military aviation


Morocco advances military transport fleet modernization with second C-130H sent to Texas

A second C-130H aircraft belonging to the Royal Moroccan Air Force has arrived in Waco, Texas, as part of a multi-year program aimed at modernizing Morocco’s military transport fleet and strengthening its operational readiness. The aircraft is undergoing maintenance and modernization work at a......

Joby Aviation to acquire Resonant Sciences for $500 million as defense ambitions expand

Joby Aviation is expanding beyond the commercial air-taxi market with a $500 million acquisition of defense technology company Resonant Sciences, as the electric aircraft manufacturer seeks to build a larger presence in the rapidly growing military aviation sector. The deal, announced Tuesday, will......

MTU warns Franco-German fighter split could jeopardize Safran engine alliance

  The future of one of Europe's most significant aerospace collaborations has come under renewed scrutiny after MTU Aero Engines warned that diverging military priorities between France and Germany could undermine its long-standing engine partnership with Safran. Speaking after the collapse......

Saab secures $1 billion Middle East order for advanced GlobalEye surveillance aircraft

Swedish defense company Saab has secured a major contract worth approximately $1.04 billion to supply two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to a Middle Eastern customer, marking another significant deal for the company's advanced intelligence and reconnaissance systems. The order, valued at 10.1 billion......

BAE Systems unveils Brontanax as UK enters uncrewed fighter jet race

British defence giant BAE Systems has unveiled a new unmanned fighter aircraft concept named Brontanax, marking the United Kingdom's latest move into the rapidly expanding market for autonomous combat aviation. The company presented a model of the aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow, showcasing......

Morocco ranks 65th in global air force power index for 2026

The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has been ranked 65th worldwide and fourth in Africa in the 2026 Global Air Power Index published by the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA). The report evaluates air forces based not only on fleet size but also on operational capability, technological......

UK condemns Russian aircraft approach near Royal Navy carrier in Norwegian Sea

A British aircraft carrier operating in the Norwegian Sea was approached multiple times by a Russian military patrol aircraft before Royal Navy fighter jets intercepted and escorted it away, according to the UK government. The incident adds to growing military tensions between NATO and Russia ahead of......

India: Military AN-32 Aircraft Crashes During Landing at Assam Airbase

A new aviation incident involving the Indian Air Force occurred on Saturday in northeastern India. A military transport aircraft of the AN-32 type crashed while completing its landing phase at Jorhat Air Force Base, located in the state of Assam. Military authorities have confirmed the accident but did......

Military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir kills 22 personnel

At least 22 members of Pakistan’s security forces were killed after a military helicopter crashed in the Pakistan-administered region of Kashmir, according to security sources. The incident prompted funeral ceremonies in the regional capital, Muzaffarabad, where authorities paid tribute to the......