Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Jan- 2026 -

22 January

Leaning Into the Future of Uncrewed Airpower: A Conversation With GA-ASI President David R. Alexander

GA-ASI President David Alexander shares how the company stays ahead in uncrewed aviation, from MQ-9B upgrades to the YFQ-42A fighter.

22 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Orders Additional Meteor Air-to-Air Missiles

Germany’s arms procurement agency has awarded MBDA a contract to supply an additional batch of Meteor air-to-air missiles for the German Armed Forces.

22 January

Jodesz Gavilan

Lockheed Wins $203M US Army Contract to Restore PAC-3 Missiles

Lockheed Martin has secured a $202.8-million US Army contract to inspect, recertify, and repair PAC-3 interceptor missiles.

22 January

Jodesz Gavilan

Mexico Gets First C-130J-30 Super Hercules

Mexico has acquired its first C-130J-30 Super Hercules, becoming the first Latin American nation to utilize the transport aircraft.

22 January

A small autonomous helicopter flying through the air against a clear blue sky.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

UK’s First Full-Size Autonomous Helicopter Takes Off

For the first time in the UK, a full-size autonomous helicopter has taken flight, joining manned aircraft in a major milestone for British aviation.

21 January

Inder Singh Bisht

India Greenlights $1.1-Billion Boeing 767 Tanker Procurement

India has approved the procurement of six Boeing 767-based tankers, aimed at enhancing the operational reach of the Indian Air Force.

21 January

Christine Casimiro

QinetiQ Lands $275M Contract Extension to Support RAF Typhoons

QinetiQ has been awarded a five-year contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence to continue providing mission-critical support for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets.

20 January

Staff Writer

GA-ASI Is Creating the Blueprint for 21st-Century Airpower

The future of airpower is uncrewed, and GA-ASI is driving that shift with the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, SeaGuardian, and the Gambit Series of autonomous aircraft.

20 January