Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Dec- 2025 -

22 December

Japan Air Force Buys First Texan II Jet Trainers From Textron

Textron Aviation Defense has signed a contract to deliver the first Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II training aircraft to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

22 December

Jodesz Gavilan

US Navy Extends $3.6B F-35 Sustainment Deal With Lockheed

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $3.6-billion contract modification to continue maintaining the F-35 fighter fleet through 2026.

22 December

Jodesz Gavilan

Northrop Grumman Completes Mk 72 Rocket Motor Testing

Northrop Grumman has completed the testing of an Mk 72 solid rocket motor in Maryland, part of an effort to expand production capacity.

22 December

Jodesz Gavilan

Embraer Eyes A‑29N Super Tucano Assembly in Portugal

Embraer and the Portuguese government will explore establishing a final assembly line for A‑29N Super Tucano aircraft.

22 December

Jodesz Gavilan

Leonardo Secures Contract for Italy’s Next-Gen Ballistic Radar

Leonardo will develop and deliver four advanced radars for Italy’s Michelangelo Dome system to counter long-range ballistic threats..

22 December

A high-speed interceptor missile launching from a mobile ground-based platform into a blue sky.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Boeing, Anduril Team Up for US Army’s New Mid-Range Interceptor

Mid-Range Interceptor is a US Army air defense missile, designed to engage low-altitude, mid-range threats including cruise missiles and drones, and features a solid rocket motor.

22 December

Christine Casimiro

US Air Force to Install PhantomStrike Radar on VISTA Testbed Aircraft

The US Air Force has selected Raytheon’s PhantomStrike radar for its autonomous X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft as part of a series of upgrades.

19 December