Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Sep- 2026 -

14 September

Lockheed Wins $826M US Contract for JASSM, LRASM Missiles

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin an $825.97-million contract modification to procure JASSM and LRASM missiles.

14 September

The KAI FA-50 Golden Eagle light supersonic combat aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Poland, GE Partner on Local Engine Upkeep for FA-50 Jets

Warsaw and GE Aerospace have agreed to establish depot-level support for the F404-GE-102 engines powering the Polish Air Force’s KAI FA-50 Golden Eagle light supersonic combat aircraft fleet.

14 September

Rojoef Manuel

Canada Fast-Tracked GlobalEye Spy Plane Deal Before Confirming Air Force Fit

Canada has selected Sweden’s Saab GlobalEye as its next airborne early warning and control aircraft before establishing whether the platform meets military needs, according to defense sources.

14 September

Three French Air and Space Force Dassault Rafales fly in formation behind a U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 20, 2025. The U.S. participated in a multinational exercise with the French Air Force to strengthen partner integration and foreign relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones)

Giulia Bernacchi

French Rafales Begin 40-Day Global Deployment

Four French Rafale fighters have departed Istres Air Base for a 40-day deployment spanning the Arctic, Indo-Pacific, and Middle East.

11 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Netherlands Moves to Acquire Saab GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft

The Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft.

11 September

Rojoef Manuel

US Clears $140M Black Hawk Helicopter Sale to Argentina

The US State Department has approved a $140-million foreign military sale of four Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and ancillary equipment to Argentina.

11 September