Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

India tests low-cost TARA glide-bomb capability and a modular guidance kit for precision on gravity munitions

India has conducted the first test flight of its Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) locally developed weapon, extending the reach of low-cost gravity bombs. Separately, Elbit Systems’ released footage shows the Indian Air Force testing the REST (Range Extension & Smart Tail) precision-guided kit on Jaguar strike aircraft.

2026-05-11T05:27:34.955473-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
edrmagazine.eu • Jules Roukoz

EDGE, Baykar Sign Contract to Arm AKINCI with AL TARIQ Precision-Guided Munitions

By edrmagazine.eu: Istanbul, Turkiye: 8 May 2026 – EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Baykar, an international leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and artificial intelligence technology, have signed two agreements at SAHA 2026 that together mark a significant deepening of their strategic.

2026-05-11T03:56:52.181837-07:00
Event   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy   NASA  
NBC News • Corky Siemaszko, Denise Chow

Pentagon begins release of UFO files

By NBC News: The files have been a source of intrigue and fascination for generations of skeptical Americans wondering if we’re alone in the universe.

Also: Universe Today, AeroTime, AirForceTimes, Times of India, The Independent, CBS News and 4 more
2026-05-08T08:49:56.355639-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Howard 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.

Also: Times of India, Business Insider, CNN and overtdefense.com
2026-05-08T09:52:26.521858-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Daniel Terrill

Marines to phase out F/A-18 maintenance jobs as Hornet era ends

By DefenseNews.com: Enlisted Marines with Hornet specialties will be offered retraining, reassignment or career dead ends.

Also: Stars and Stripes, marinecorpstimes.com and Military Times
2026-05-08T12:57:43.506406-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae cleared for combat after final DAPA evaluation

By AeroTime: South Korea's DAPA has declared the KF-21 Boramae fully combat-ready, ending nearly three years of evaluation and clearing the fighter for operational service.

Also: aviationnews.eu and defence-blog.com
2026-05-08T08:02:37.706087-07:00