DefenseNews.comDaniel Terrill

Marines to phase out F/A-18 Hornet-related maintenance jobs and offer retraining, reassignment

The Marine Corps will phase out enlisted maintenance positions tied to the F/A-18 Hornet as the service transitions away from the aircraft model. Affected Hornet maintenance specialties will be offered retraining options, reassignment, or face career dead ends.

2026-05-08T12:57:43.506406-07:00
Breaking DefenseAgnes Helou

Turkish air force contracts its first batch of indigenous KAAN jets

By Breaking Defense: “The initial sale was made for the first batch of 20 Block 10 aircraft. This is the first order. Over time, we expect the numbers to increase,” Turkish Aerospace CEO Mehmet Demiroglu told Breaking Defense.

2026-05-08T13:05:03.898284-07:00
The War ZoneHoward Altman

F/A-18 Super Hornet Drops Bombs Down Smoke Stacks Of Iranian Tankers Running Blockade (Updated)

By The War Zone: The attack comes as the UAE claims it was struck again by Iran and hours after the U.S. and Iran exchanged blows. 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.

2026-05-08T09:52:26.521858-07:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

Baykar inks Indonesian deal for 12 Kizilelma UCAVs

By FlightGlobal: Deal is consistent with Jakarta's ambitions to boost its aerospace sector. Turkish uncrewed aircraft specialist Baykar has entered a pact with Indonesia’s Republikorp for the supply of 12 Kizilelma unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs) starting in 2028.

2026-05-08T01:51:35.055091-07:00
aviationnews.euRob Vogelaar

Greece Eyes Brazilian Embraer C-390 to Modernize Tactical Airlift Fleet

By aviationnews.eu: Aviation News – Greece has officially expressed interest in acquiring the Embraer C-390 Millennium, a move intended to revitalize the nation’s aging military transport capabilities.

2026-05-07T15:27:11.690330-07:00