In the high-stakes environment of naval aviation, where split-second decisions are the difference between mission success and catastrophe, the interface between pilot and machine is undergoing a radical transformation. On 12 December 2025, Collins Elbit Vision Systems (CEVS) announced a pivotal leap forward: the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Zero-G Helmet Mounted Display System+ (HMDS+). This milestone represents a significant turning point

In a landmark decision underscoring Canada's commitment to strategic and sovereign aerospace capabilities, the Government of Canada has selected the made-in-Canada Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to bolster the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) multi-mission air transport fleet. This significant procurement sees Bombardier providing six of its high-performance Global 6500 jets, a move that promises to enhance the RCAF's capacity for crucial worldwide utility and support missi

Boeing has reached a major milestone in the long-term modernisation of the U.S. Air Force’s iconic B-52 Stratofortress, delivering the first aircraft fitted with a new-generation radar system for dedicated flight testing. The delivery marks a critical step in ensuring that the legendary bomber remains operationally relevant and technologically dominant well into the 2050s and beyond. The aircraft, configured for the Radar Modernisation Program (RMP) flight-test phase, has bee

By Garth Calitz Denel, South Africa's national defence tech group, claims to be bouncing back from a really tough period and feels it is gradually getting back on track. Thanks to strong support from its new shareholder, the Department of Defence (Read the SA Taxpayer), Denel is rolling out a plan to attempt to turn things around. The goal is to get back to top performance, win back trust from stakeholders and set the company up for long-term stability and growth. The latest

Lockheed Martin’s notoriously renowned Skunk Works division, depending on what side you find yourself on, has advanced significantly towards fully autonomous unmanned operations by successfully demonstrating artificial intelligence-driven mission-contingency management (AI/MCM). This was achieved using a Stalker XE Block 25 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and a modified Alta X 2.0 drone. The live demonstration, conducted on December 4, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, highlighted how AI c

Airbus’ A400M Atlas has long been known for its ability to operate in places where traditional heavy lifters simply dare not go. Now, the European airlifter has taken another leap forward. A new round of flight trials, this time on soft grass-covered runways, has demonstrated that the A400M can safely land, manoeuvre and take off at higher weights, from even more challenging strips. The result is a dramatic expansion in payload, reach and mission flexibility for operators acr

The KC-46A Pegasus program by Boeing is gaining traction as the U.S. Air Force orders 15 more aircraft under the Lot 12 production contract. Announced on 25 November 2025, this agreement is valued at US$2.47 billion, increasing the total number of KC-46A tankers delivered or contracted globally to 183. According to Boeing, the new award provides critical production stability for the Pegasus line in Everett, Washington, particularly for long-lead components sourced through its

Lockheed Martin's renowned Skunk Works® division has once more advanced the limits of contemporary air combat by successfully showcasing the in-flight control of an unmanned aerial system (UAS) directly from the cockpit of a 5th-generation fighter. This groundbreaking flight, carried out at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, signifies a crucial development in the progression of human-machine collaboration, a capability that is swiftly transforming airpower strategies globally. Du

Saab, Boeing, and BAE Systems have taken a significant step in reshaping the Royal Air Force's future fast-jet training process by signing a Letter of Intent to work together on the UK's upcoming Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) program. Focusing on the Boeing–Saab T-7 training system, this collaboration seeks to provide a state-of-the-art, fully integrated solution that will equip RAF pilots for the operational challenges of fourth-, fifth-, and even sixth-generation combat aircra

It is a rainy and windswept morning at Casement Aerodrome, located just southwest of Dublin. Sheets of rain move across the tarmac, and gusts exceeding 30 knots buffet the buildings and aircraft stationed on the apron. In Ireland, where the phrase “four seasons in one day” often holds true, the Irish Air Corps is used to flying in challenging conditions. Heavy rain, low clouds, and relentless winds are part of their daily operations, one of the many reasons Ireland chose the