Greg Waldron

YFQ-48A could be pitched for future US Air Force collaborative combat aircraft competitions. The Northrop Grumman YFQ-48A Talon Blue collaborative combat aircraft prototype has conducted taxi tests, with the company also named a preferred provider under the US Department of War’s Drone Dominance effort. The company posted about the YFQ-48A’s taxi test on 19 May,

The weapon was developed locally in India, underlining the growing strength of the country’s aerospace supply chain. New Delhi has concluded trials of a new precision guided missile that can be launched from drones at both air and ground targets. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launch Precision Guided Missile-V3 (ULPGM-V3) was developed through a collaboration of

The collaborative combat aircraft was grounded for nearly one month after a crash. The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) YFQ-42A collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) prototype has resumed test flights following a 7 April crash. A “strategic pause” was implemented after the accident, which led to a total loss of the aircraft, says GA-ASI. The accident

GBU-39B gives special forces an accurate stand-off weapon from a key uncrewed platform. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper uncrewed aircraft assigned to the US Air force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) have gained the capability to use the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb. The weapon was added to the MQ-9’s armament in the “spring of 2026,”

Greek deal would add to C-390's string of international orders. Embraer has entered a memorandum of understanding with Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) for the maintenance and sustainment of the C-390 tactical transport, signalling a potential Greek acquisition of the twin-engined type. The pact was signed between Fabio Caparica, vice president of contracts at Embraer and

The new Deep Maintenance Modification Facility will support readiness of the Boeing P-8A Poseidons in service with Australia and partner nations. Australia has opened a new Deep Maintenance Modification Facility (DMMF) at RAAF base Edinburgh for the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The location represents an investment of A$200 million and will support P-8As

Poland aims to operate a total of 32 F-35As from two bases. Poland has marked the arrival of its first three Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters at a local air base. “This is a great day for Poland, the Polish armed forces, for the air force,” says deputy prime minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. On 23 May, the

The Marine Attack Helicopter will provide firepower to South Korean marines, including an air-to-air capability. The Korea Aerospace Industries Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH) is entering its final development phase following an extensive test campaign. The locally-developed helicopter has undergone a range of operational tests including the live firing of air-to-air missiles, says Seoul’s Defense Acquisition

New engine will support intense electricity needs of CCAs. Hanwha Aerospace and the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) will jointly develop a new turbofan engine suitable for collaborative combat aircraft and other uncrewed aircraft. The engine will be in the 4,500lb (20kN) thrust category and will be developed by 2029, says Hanwha. It will feature a

Arrival of the last P-8A brings Canberra’s Poseidon fleet to 14 aircraft, as Bombardier announces that the Global 6500 will support the Australian Border Force. The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its fourth and final Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. “The P‑8A Poseidon fleet is a critical capability that underpins our