Air force

Microwave and Electromagnetic C-UAS Enter the Fight Against Swarms

Microwave and Electromagnetic C-UAS Enter the Fight Against Swarms

The rapid proliferation of low-cost unmanned aerial systems has exposed the limits of traditional kinetic interceptors and even high-energy lasers. While lasers offer precision and…

16. 08. 2026
F-35 as Airborne Sensor Node: Lockheed Martin’s Missile Defense Vision Could Transform Air Defences

F-35 as Airborne Sensor Node: Lockheed Martin’s Missile Defense Vision Could Transform Air Defences

Lockheed Martin outlined in early August 2026 a compelling vision for the F-35 Lightning II that extends far beyond its established identity as a fifth-generation stealth fighter…

14. 08. 2026
Latvia Eyes Brazilian Super Tucano as Cost-Effective Drone Hunter for Baltic Skies

Latvia Eyes Brazilian Super Tucano as Cost-Effective Drone Hunter for Baltic Skies

Latvia is actively examining the acquisition of Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft as part of a broader effort to strengthen its air defenses against the growing…

12. 08. 2026
From LAV-25 to ARV-30: the USMC Is Modernizing Mobile Reconnaissance for Future Conflicts

From LAV-25 to ARV-30: the USMC Is Modernizing Mobile Reconnaissance for Future Conflicts

The United States Marine Corps is advancing a critical modernization effort as it evaluates competing Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle prototypes designed to succeed the…

30. 07. 2026
SPINE’s Transformation of the AH-1Z for Maritime Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

SPINE’s Transformation of the AH-1Z for Maritime Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

The recent multi-million-dollar contract advancing Structural and Power Improvements for Next-Generation Effects, or SPINE, marks a decisive shift in how the Marine Corps views its…

28. 07. 2026
Bird of Prey Matures at Farnborough – Airbus presented a Cost-Effective Counter to One-Way Attack UAVs

Bird of Prey Matures at Farnborough – Airbus presented a Cost-Effective Counter to One-Way Attack UAVs

Four months after its headline-grabbing first flight, Airbus Defence and Space has brought the Bird of Prey to the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, transforming an ambitious…

24. 07. 2026
Anduril Unveils Thunder: A New Era of Manned-Unmanned Teaming in Rotary-Wing Combat

Anduril Unveils Thunder: A New Era of Manned-Unmanned Teaming in Rotary-Wing Combat

In July 2026 at the Farnborough International Airshow, Anduril Industries unveiled Thunder, a Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft developed in partnership with Archer Aviation…

23. 07. 2026
Eurofighter Quadriga Takes Flight: Europe’s Revitalized Typhoon Bridges to the Next Generation of Air Power

Eurofighter Quadriga Takes Flight: Europe’s Revitalized Typhoon Bridges to the Next Generation of Air Power

The Eurofighter EF2000 Quadriga, the latest Tranche 4 iteration of the iconic Typhoon, completed its maiden flight in mid-July 2026, marking a significant milestone for…

17. 07. 2026
NATO Eyes in the Sky: Saab GlobalEye Ushers in a New Era as E-3 Sentry AWACS Fleet Prepares for Retirement

NATO Eyes in the Sky: Saab GlobalEye Ushers in a New Era as E-3 Sentry AWACS Fleet Prepares for Retirement

In July 2026, at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a landmark decision: a coalition of 11 allies would initiate formal negotiations with Saab…

12. 07. 2026
From Tempest Roots to Global Ambition: GCAP is Redefining Combat Air Power

From Tempest Roots to Global Ambition: GCAP is Redefining Combat Air Power

In the high-stakes arena of modern airpower, few initiatives carry the weight of the Global Combat Air Programme. Launched as a trilateral endeavor uniting the United Kingdom, Italy…

07. 07. 2026
This Czech Mi-24V May Be Ukraine’s Deadliest Helicopter Yet

This Czech Mi-24V May Be Ukraine’s Deadliest Helicopter Yet

A Czech-supplied Mi-24V attack helicopter in Ukrainian service is drawing attention for an unusual reason: its fuselage appears to tell a story of repeated combat…

01. 07. 2026
Missile Truck of the Skies: the F-15EX is Bolstering U.S. Air Superiority Against Russian and Chinese Rivals

Missile Truck of the Skies: the F-15EX is Bolstering U.S. Air Superiority Against Russian and Chinese Rivals

The United States Air Force is charting a significant shift in its tactical fighter modernization strategy with a dramatic expansion of its F-15EX Eagle II fleet…

21. 06. 2026