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India’s $900m Boeing 767 tanker deal with Israel’s IAI moves closer News India’s $900m Boeing 767 tanker deal with Israel’s IAI moves closer Indian Air Force November 3, 2026•6 min read US Air Force retires remaining A-29 Super Tucano fleet just two years after finding it a new mission News US Air Force retires remaining A-29 Super Tucano fleet just two years after finding it a new mission Embraer A-29 Super Tuca… November 3, 2026•3 min read Greece orders Embraer KC-390s to boost airlift and aerial refuelling capabilities News Greece orders Embraer KC-390s to boost airlift and aerial refuelling capabilities Embraer November 2, 2026•2 min read New IAF chief puts Tejas and stealth fighters at centre of plan to rebuild combat strength News New IAF chief puts Tejas and stealth fighters at centre of plan to rebuild combat strength Indian Air Force November 2, 2026•8 min read Russia loses 13 military aircraft in five weeks, mostly on the ground Russia loses 13 military aircraft in five weeks, mostly on… Russia November 2, 2026•4 min read Rafale Marine makes first landing on INS Vikrant as Indian Navy begins carrier trials Rafale Marine makes first landing on INS Vikrant as Indian… Rafale Marine INS Vikra… November 2, 2026•5 min read Could future fighters fly without pilots? Could future fighters fly without pilots? Uncrewed Combat Aircraf… October 31, 2026•3 min read UK and Norwegian F-35s escort US B-52 during Global Thunder 27 UK and Norwegian F-35s escort US B-52 during Global Thunder… B-52 October 30, 2026•3 min read Four killed as Italian CH-47 Chinook crashes in Bosnia Four killed as Italian CH-47 Chinook crashes in Bosnia CH-47 Chinook October 30, 2026•2 min read Ethiopia receives Russian Su-35 fighters a year early, with S-400s set to follow Ethiopia receives Russian Su-35 fighters a year early, with S-400s… Sukhoi Su-35 October 29, 2026•3 min read Pentagon reveals rare image of China’s secret Shenlong spaceplane amid growing orbital threats Pentagon reveals rare image of China’s secret Shenlong spaceplane amid… spaceplane October 29, 2026•6 min read Latest Bombardier signs BAE Systems deal as Canada considers deeper involvement in GCAP News Bombardier signs BAE Systems deal as Canada considers deeper involvement in GCAP GCAP October 29, 2026•3 min read “Bodyguard” satellites move closer to reality as UK awards Astroscale £15m contract News “Bodyguard” satellites move closer to reality as UK awards Astroscale £15m contract Space Defense October 28, 2026•5 min read US F-16 fighters set to carry new hypersonic Blackbeard missile News US F-16 fighters set to carry new hypersonic Blackbeard missile Hypersonic Weapons October 28, 2026•4 min read Where are the USAF’s retired KC-10 Extenders now – and how many could fly again? News Where are the USAF’s retired KC-10 Extenders now – and how many could fly again? Davis Monthan AFB October 28, 2026•5 min read First Canadian F-35As arrive as Ottawa considers Gripen fighter purchase News First Canadian F-35As arrive as Ottawa considers Gripen fighter purchase Lockheed F-35A October 27, 2026•3 min read Helsing unveils new interceptors to counter Russia’s jet-powered attack drones News Helsing unveils new interceptors to counter Russia’s jet-powered attack drones Drone Interceptors October 27, 2026•3 min read Retiring Indian Air Force chief flies final sortie in the same Kiran trainer he first flew in 1984 News Retiring Indian Air Force chief flies final sortie in the same Kiran trainer he first flew in 1984 IAF October 26, 2026•5 min read Airbus explores role in GCAP sixth-generation fighter programme News Airbus explores role in GCAP sixth-generation fighter programme GCAP October 26, 2026•2 min read Replacement Red Arrows: What aircraft could supplant the iconic Hawk T1? News Replacement Red Arrows: What aircraft could supplant the iconic Hawk T1? Hawk T1 October 24, 2026•4 min read Civil Air Patrol orders 21 Cessna aircraft to strengthen emergency response and training capabilities News Civil Air Patrol orders 21 Cessna aircraft to strengthen emergency response and training capabilities Cessna October 23, 2026•3 min read Pentagon backs futuristic blended-wing aircraft that could transform military cargo flights News Pentagon backs futuristic blended-wing aircraft that could transform military cargo flights Natilus October 23, 2026•3 min read US Air Force targets larger F-35 fleet and future F-47 force by 2035 News US Air Force targets larger F-35 fleet and future F-47 force by 2035 United States Air Force October 23, 2026•3 min read Lockheed Martin and Department of War unveil framework for 850 F-35 fighter jets News Lockheed Martin and Department of War unveil framework for 850 F-35 fighter jets F-35 Lightning II October 22, 2026•2 min read Europe considers giving private companies powers to shoot down drones News Europe considers giving private companies powers to shoot down drones Counter-UAS October 22, 2026•3 min read NATO bolsters Black Sea surveillance with aircraft, drones and radar after shipping attacks News NATO bolsters Black Sea surveillance with aircraft, drones and radar after shipping attacks NATO October 21, 2026•3 min read US Navy controls MQ-25 Stingray drone from aircraft carrier 2,100 miles away News US Navy controls MQ-25 Stingray drone from aircraft carrier 2,100 miles away Aerial Refueling October 20, 2026•5 min read View More Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First name *Last name *Email address *Interests *InterestsAir TransportAviation ServicesBusiness and General AviationDefenceEvent WrapsFuture WorkforceIn the SpotlightInnovation and TechnologyLeadershipManufacturingRegulationRotorcraftSpaceSustainabilityUnmannedUrban Air Mobility *I agree to Aerospace Global News' Privacy PolicySubscribe Related Topics Air Transport Airlines and Business Defence Innovation and Technology Private Rotocraft Space Sustainability
