Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Jun- 2026 -

27 June

The Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site, or RTS, tracks an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launch Nov. 5, 2024, from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, during Air Force Global Strike Command’s Glory Trip-251 operational test. The RTS was selected as the 2024 Army Acquisition Executive’s Excellence in Leadership’s Test Organization of the Year on Jan. 9 at an awards ceremony in the Pentagon auditorium. (U.S. Army photo by Ian Morales)

Minuteman III: A Complete Guide to America’s Land-Based Nuclear Deterrent

Discover how the Minuteman III became a cornerstone of US nuclear deterrence in this guide to its history, features, and mission.

26 June

Bea Castañeda

Born to Strike: The AH-1Z Viper Helicopter, Explained

Uncover the AH-1Z Viper's development, combat capabilities, operational history, and modernization efforts in this comprehensive guide.

26 June

The Sweetheart unmanned aerial system. Photo: General Cherry

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Debuts ‘Sweetheart’ Drone for Low-Cost Deep Recon Missions

Ukrainian defense tech company General Cherry has introduced Sweetheart, a fixed-wing reconnaissance drone built to gather intelligence beyond the frontlines while resisting electronic warfare.

26 June

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Lockheed Reveals New Hypersonic Glide Body for Long-Range Strike

Lockheed Martin has offered a glimpse of its vision for future long-range hypersonic strike with the introduction of the Next Generation Glide Body.

26 June

Christine Casimiro

US OKs $250M F/A-18F and EA-18G Aircraft Training for Australia

The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale to Australia for F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft training and related support.

25 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Romania Orders Rheinmetall Skyranger 35 and Skynex Air Defense Systems

Romania has awarded Rheinmetall a contract to supply 24 Skyranger 35 and seven Skynex air-defense systems.

25 June

The Sonora short-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drone. Photo: Harmattan AI

Rojoef Manuel

France Buys 5,000 Sonora ISR Drones From Harmattan AI

France has awarded local defense firm Harmattan AI a contract to deliver 5,000 Sonora short-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drones.

25 June