Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Feb- 2026 -

2 February

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K fighter plane is seen flying above a body of water. The fighter plane is painted gray and has a sleek body to make it more aerodynamic. The number "013" is painted on its tail in white.

South Korea’s F-15 Strike Fleet to Receive $2.8B Upgrades From Boeing

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $2.8 billion to upgrade South Korea’s F-15K Slam Eagle aircraft, based on the US F-15E Strike Eagle.

2 February

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion aircraft assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) lifts a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during a heavy lift exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-26 at near Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 30, 2025. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz)

Jodesz Gavilan

Sikorsky Delivers Two More CH‑53K Heavy-Lift Helicopters to US Marines Corps

Lockheed Martin company Sikorsky has delivered two additional CH‑53K King Stallion helicopters to the US Marine Corps.

2 February

The latest Northrop Grumman SMART Demo static test.

Jodesz Gavilan

Northrop Completes Rapid Second Test of Solid Rocket Motor

Northrop Grumman has completed a rapid second firing of a newly developed solid rocket motor under its annual SMART Demo program.

2 February

Jodesz Gavilan

Lockheed Martin to Quadruple THAAD Interceptor Production for US and Allies

Lockheed Martin and the US Department of Defense have agreed to expand production of THAAD interceptors to meet growing global demand for missile defense.

Jan- 2026 -

30 January

A US Air Force EA-37B Compass Call aircraft parked at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, as part of its first stop in the European theater for a scheduled road show

Ronald Watkins

EA-37B Compass Call Makes First European Deployment Stop at Ramstein

A US Air Force EA-37B Compass Call aircraft has arrived at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, marking its first appearance in Europe.

30 January

Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS)

Ronald Watkins

RTX Taps TTM Technologies for $200M LTAMDS Radar Component Contract

Raytheon has awarded TTM Technologies a contract to supply electronic components for the US Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor radar program.

30 January

Giulia Bernacchi

Eurofighter Fleet Records Over One Million Flying Hours in Service

The Eurofighter fleet surpassed one million cumulative flying hours, while the aircraft's EJ200 engines exceeded two million flying hours.

30 January

AI predictive maintenance device in front of a military helicopter. Photo: Odysight.ai

Rojoef Manuel

Odysight.ai Lands Defense Pilot Orders as AI Maintenance Gains Momentum

Israeli defense contractor Odysight.ai has scored two pilot orders from a major customer, highlighting rising interest in artificial intelligence-driven monitoring and predictive maintenance for military aircraft.

30 January

Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov at an Army of Drones event

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Logs 820,000 Drone Strikes Against Russian Targets in 2025

The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck nearly 820,000 Russian targets in 2025 using unmanned aerial systems, according to a recent tally, as their conflict drags on into its fifth year.

30 January

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron takes off from Edwards Air Force Base, California, to conduct flight tests on the Load Adaptable Modular pylon

Bea Castañeda

B-1B Lancer Guide: The Evolution of a Strategic Bomber

Combining supersonic speed, variable-sweep wings, and massive payload capacity, this guide unveils how the B-1B Lancer is a key asset for both deterrence and combat missions.

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