The War Zone
• Thomas Newdick
The U.S. Air Force told Congress it wants to nearly double its EA-37B electronic attack aircraft order while retiring its newer E-11A BACN communications and data-fusion fleet by FY2028. The service also argues space-based systems should assume the E-11A’s critical data-fusion and relay roles.
DefenseNews.com
• Michael Scanlon
By DefenseNews.com: In a first, the Air Force is asking Congress to fund the purchase of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, marking the beginning of the “loyal wingman" era.
AINonline
• Charlotte Bailey
By AINonline: Specific tender dependent on summer certification of tricycle-gear trainer.
AeroTime
• Jean Carmela Lim
By AeroTime: China’s fighter jet manufacturers are seeing a sharp rise in sales following the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, where Chinese-built aircraft were credited by Pakistan with playing a decisive role in aerial combat.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
By FlightGlobal: New arrivals boost nation's fleet to 16 of the Swedish-built jets. Hungary has taken delivery of two new-build Saab Gripen C fighters, with the pair having arrived at its Kecskemet air base on 29 April.
Air Data News
aviation-defence-universe.com
DVIDS / U.S. DoD
By DVIDS / U.S. DoD: During an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Space Command, announced the command’s operational control of a facility located on Redstone Arsenal, April 29, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama.
DefenseNews.com
• Linus Höller
By DefenseNews.com: Algeria has become a key customer for Russian arms at a time when Moscow has seen a slump in its military-export business after the invasion of Ukraine.
The Aviationist
• Stefano D'Urso
By The Aviationist: The U.S. Air Force released for the first time a short clip showing a B-1B Lancer bomber flying with an AGM-183 ARRW hypersonic weapon carried externally.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Breaking Defense
• Jonas Olsson
