Defence Aviation News The latest technological breakthroughs, aircraft acquisitions, and other related news is available here. 87 years ago today: The first flight of the Heinkel He 178 beat Britain into the jet age News 87 years ago today: The first flight of the Heinkel He 178 beat Britain into the jet age aviation history August 27, 2026•6 min read US firm builds jet powered drone interceptor in just two weeks News US firm builds jet powered drone interceptor in just two weeks Counter-UAS August 27, 2026•4 min read The F-35: America’s most expensive fighter jet programme just got $51 billion more expensive News The F-35: America’s most expensive fighter jet programme just got $51 billion more expensive F-35 August 27, 2026•10 min read Ukraine unveils Magura MV11 drone mothership built to carry the fight far out to sea News Ukraine unveils Magura MV11 drone mothership built to carry the fight far out to sea Ukraine August 26, 2026•5 min read First of 66 new F-16V fighters departs for 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