Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Destinus and Rheinmetall accelerate RUTA Block 3, targeting first flight tests in 2027 for a 2,000-km precision-strike cruise mi

Destinus says it is accelerating development of RUTA Block 3 with partner Rheinmetall to scale a long-range precision-strike capability. The weapon is described as a ~250-kg payload cruise missile system with up to 2,000 km range, with a flight-test campaign planned to begin in 2027.

UK Defence Journal • George Allison

Destinus and Rheinmetall push 2000km strike drone forward

2026-05-18T04:24:56.842056-07:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Indian air force shows first Tata-built C295

By FlightGlobal: The C295 is a key element in Indian air force efforts to upgrade its tactical airlift capabilities. The first Airbus Defence & Space C295 tactical transport produced in India is being prepared for its maiden sortie.

Also: India Defense News, Economic Times, aviationindia.net and aviationindia.net
2026-05-18T01:54:15.829281-07:00
Event   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
Task & Purpose • Nicholas Slayton

Aircrews safely eject after two Navy jets collide during air show

By Task & Purpose: Video from the event at Mountain Home Air Force Base shows four parachutes in the sky after two EA18-G Growlers had a mid-air collision.

Also: Reuters, Aviation24, The Aviationist, USNI News, Apple News, Air Data News, The War Zone, FlightGlobal, Politico, New York Times, NBC News, Aviation Safety Network and 41 more
2026-05-17T12:51:13.509349-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Europe   Airports   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

UK Eurofighter Anti-Drone Guided Rocket Capability Pushed To Front-Line Service

By Aviation Week: UK Eurofighters deploy APKWS rockets in the Middle East to counter one-way attack drones, marking a rapid integration of guided rocket technology.

Also: asdnews.com, The Aviationist, Janes and 6 more
2026-05-16T16:10:48.963293-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   North America   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Associated Press • Associated Press

USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Norfolk After 11-Month Deployment

By Associated Press: The USS Gerald R. Ford has returned home to Virginia. The world's largest aircraft carrier is back in port at Naval Station Norfolk after an 11-month deployment.

Also: Economic Times, Fortune, CNN, The Independent and 3 more
2026-05-16T07:54:56.501768-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Secretive AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missile Finally Breaks Cover

By The War Zone: The AIM-260 has been in development for years as a much-needed longer-range successor to the venerable AIM-120 AMRAAM. Add TWZ (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

Also: The Aviationist, Aviation Week and Times of India
2026-05-15T11:01:11.571863-07:00