Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

6 May

A U.S. Air Force E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft assigned to the 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron sits parked after participating in an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) integration exercise at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2021. Globally integrated ISR capabilities ensure U.S. and partner forces carry out mission requirements with great situational awareness of the battlespace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)

US Air Force to Retire E-11 ‘Wi-Fi in the Sky’ Fleet by 2028

The US Air Force is planning to retire its fleet of E-11 Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft by 2028, replacing the capability with a space-enabled network, according to congressional testimony and budget documents.

6 May

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea Army to Standardize Drones as Core Soldier Weapons

Seoul plans to adopt unmanned aerial systems as standard equipment for Republic of Korea Army warfighters, expanding drone use across combat roles and units.

6 May

Inder Singh Bisht

Boeing to Begin B-52 Engine Upgrade After Design Milestone

Boeing will begin engine modification of the first B-52 later this year after the effort passed a critical design review.

5 May

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with the King of Bahrain, His Majesty Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, during a trip centered around talks on security cooperation.

Staff Writer With AFP

Zelensky Offers Bahrain Drone Deal in Latest Gulf Trip

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a drone deal to Bahrain as he met with the king of the Gulf island state that has been attacked by Iran.

5 May

Bea Castañeda

Beyond the Hype: The Real Impact of Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2

Discover our guide to the Bayraktar TB2, examining its design, operational impact, and growing role in modern conflicts and unmanned aerial warfare.

5 May

The Dornier 228 (Do228) short takeoff and landing aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

General Atomics Completes Upkeep for Bangladesh Navy’s Dornier 228 Aircraft

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has completed a comprehensive upgrade for a Dornier 228 short takeoff and landing utility aircraft for the Bangladesh Navy.

5 May

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Accepts 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye From Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has supplied the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to the US Navy, marking a continued production push for the carrier-based platform.

5 May

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Recruit 15,000 Operators Under Drone Warfare Strategy

Ukraine is recruiting 15,000 personnel to expand its “Drone Line” strategy, aimed at creating a kill zone to stop Russian forces before they reach frontline positions.

5 May