Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Jul- 2026 -

23 July

The RAF as it prepares for future combat air capability including sixth-generation platforms.

BAE, Boeing, Saab Sign UK Next-Gen Pilot Training Partnership

BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab have signed a teaming agreement to jointly offer a new pilot training system for the UK Royal Air Force.

23 July

Nomad 100 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone. Photo: Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin

Rojoef Manuel

Sikorsky’s Nomad 100 Clears Early DARPA Flight Trials

Sikorsky has completed initial ground and flight testing of its Nomad 100 VTOL drone under DARPA's EVADE program.

23 July

The DrN-600 medium-lift unmanned aerial system. Photo: ST Engineering/AIR Evtol

Rojoef Manuel

ST Engineering Eyes Longer-Range DrN-600 Cargo Drone With Hybrid Propulsion

Singapore’s ST Engineering has partnered with California firm Odys Aviation to build a propulsion system for the DrN-600 medium-lift unmanned aerial system.

23 July

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Picks CoAspire to Build Affordable Maritime Strike Missile for Allies

The US Navy has selected CoAspire to develop an affordable, ground-launched cruise missile for US allies and coalition partners.

23 July

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Israel Introduces Spy Plane That Doubles as Electronic Attack Platform

Israel Aerospace Industries has lifted the curtain on a multi-mission aircraft that combines long-range intelligence gathering with electronic attack, allowing operators to detect, classify, and disrupt.

23 July

Christine Casimiro

Embraer, Anduril to Arm C-390 Transport Aircraft With Barracuda Missile

The C-390 Millennium transport aircraft could soon gain its first offensive strike capability, following an agreement between Embraer and Anduril made at the Farnborough Airshow.

23 July

Giulia Bernacchi

Safran to Supply Inertial Navigation Systems for Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL Aircraft

Eve Air Mobility has selected Safran Electronics & Defense to supply the inertial navigation system for its next-generation platform.

23 July

Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) concept.

Staff Writer With AFP

Leonardo Chief Sees Potential for Germany to Join GCAP Fighter Jet Project

The head of Italian defense giant Leonardo told AFP it would be "beneficial" for Germany to join an initiative led by Britain, Italy, and Japan to develop a next-generation fighter jet.

22 July

Bea Castañeda

Airbus H125: Guide to the High-Altitude Workhorse

From emergency medical evacuations to defense operations, the Airbus H125 has earned its reputation as one of the most versatile light utility helicopters in service.

22 July