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9 March

A Chinese military helicopter flies past Pingtan island, one of mainland China’s closest points to Taiwan

Chinese Warplanes Return to Taiwan’s ADIZ After Weeklong Absence

China has resumed military flights around Taiwan’s airspace after a seven-day absence, an unusual pause in Beijing’s regular aerial activity near the island.

9 March

Jodesz Gavilan

Saab Eyes Portuguese Gripen Production With Local Partner

Saab has signaled a push to deepen industrial cooperation with Portugal by exploring local production of parts for its Gripen fighter should Lisbon decide to replace its F‑16 fleet.

7 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Swiss Eyeing Fewer F-35 Fighters, Reshaping Defense Set-up

Switzerland announced it wanted to buy 30 US F-35A fighter jets rather than 36 after Washington hiked the price, and said its broader defense set-up needed repurposing to face current threats.

6 March

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter with 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation (General Support), 96th Aviation Troop Command, Washington National Guard airlifts a M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a training exercise with 2nd Battalion, 146th Field Artillery Regiment, 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Washington National Guard at Yakima Training Center, Wash., July 17, 2025. The 96th Aviation Battalion’s CH-47 helicopters have the ability to slingload cargo from their undercarriage, including the M777 towed 155mm howitzer artillery cannons. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tristin Salisbury)

Rojoef Manuel

Northrop Grumman to Supply Aircraft Defense Systems for Germany’s Chinook Fleet

Northrop Grumman will provide its proprietary Common Infrared Countermeasures system to Germany for the first time, supplying defensive technology for the country’s future CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet.

6 March

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus to Support European M2UAS Drone Project

The European Defence Agency has partnered with Airbus Helicopters to research and develop a platform for the organization’s Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System project.

6 March

An Ilyushin Il-76 prepares to land at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 11, 2019. The U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Air Mobility Division and Airlift Control Team orchestrate the utilization of commercial international heavyweight air tenders to move theater cargo providing the USCENTCOM theater an important airlift capability for cargo that cannot be load planned on military aircraft within the next 72 hours. This is the first time in more than two years the capability has been used at ASAB. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)

Rojoef Manuel

India Greenlights Massive Buy of 60 Military Airlifters

India has moved forward with a major effort to modernize its tactical airlift fleet after the Defence Procurement Board approved a proposal to acquire 60 transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force.

6 March

Bea Castañeda

Guide to the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM): A New Era in Long‑Range Fires

This guide examines how the PrSM upgrades army capabilities, extends strike distance, and strengthens long-range precision fires against high-value targets.

6 March

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Hexagon’s New Anti-Jam Antenna Tech Targets Rising GNSS Signal Disruption

A new anti-jam antenna system from Hexagon aims to keep airborne platforms connected to satellite navigation even when adversaries attempt to disrupt the signal.

6 March

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Leonardo Unveils Tiltrotor Concept for Stable, Aerodynamic Flight

Leonardo has taken another step toward next-generation aviation with a new concept said to answer a long-standing question: what is the most efficient tiltrotor design?

6 March

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Embraer, Valkyrie Supercharge Super Tucano Aircraft for Counter-Drone Warfare

Embraer and Valkyrie Aero are giving the A-29 Super Tucano a high-tech edge against hostile drones, turning the aircraft into a smarter, more lethal counter-drone platform.

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