US Navy names new TACAMO aircraft E-130J Phoenix II
The US Navy has formally named its next-generation Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) aircraft the E-130J Phoenix II, replacing the “E-XX” placeholder designation used since 2024.
Raytheon unveils high-def targeting for US Navy helicopters
The new system, known as MTS-A HD, is intended to provide U.S. Navy helicopter pilots with sharper imaging and improved targeting accuracy during missions in challenging environments.
British Army seeks drones to fly with Apache gunships
The British Army is moving ahead with plans to develop a new autonomous aircraft designed to operate alongside Apache AH-64E attack helicopters.
British F-35B jet makes emergency landing in Japan
BREAKING - A British F-35B Lightning II fighter jet made an emergency landing at Kagoshima Airport in Kirishima City, Japan, on the morning of 10 August.
L3Harris missile defence system moves into production
L3Harris Technologies has advanced its latest missile warning and tracking system into production.
USAF report blames coupling failure for $300m B-2 crash
A single hydraulic component failure led to the December 2022 crash of a B-2A Spirit stealth bomber at Whiteman Air Force Base, causing more than $300 million in damage, according to a U.S. Air Force investigation released on 5 August 2025.
University tests autonomous drones in NATO challenge
Four university teams from the Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States and Austria tested autonomous drone technology in simulated disaster relief.
NATO AWACS and MRTT aircraft gain mid-air refuelling cert
NATO’s Airborne Warning and Control System E-3A fleet and its Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport A330 aircraft have been certified for air-to-air refuelling operations following successful test flights in July.
UK clears Boeing’s $4.7bn takeover of Spirit AeroSystems
UK clears Boeing’s $4.7bn takeover of Spirit AeroSystems, removing a key hurdle for the planemaker’s bid to regain control of its former supplier after years of quality and financial troubles. Airbus set to acquire major Spirit facilities as part of the deal.
Royal Navy awards £41m helicopter support contract
The Royal Navy has awarded a £41 million five-year Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FSHU) contract to Dorset-based small-medium enterprise HeliOperations, creating 15 new jobs and sustaining 80 existing roles.
