UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
DefenseNews.com • Cristina Stassis

USAF tests Anduril YFQ-44A Fury semiautonomous combat drone for future manned-unmanned teaming

Airmen operated Anduril’s YFQ-44A jet-powered combat drone during an Air Force test event, continuing development of a semi-autonomous fighter-drone intended to fly alongside piloted platforms. The programme is progressing through experimental testing toward broader weapons, autonomy and operational demonstration efforts.

Also: AirForceTimes, c4isrnet.com and Military Times
2026-04-17T12:59:53.196480-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Canberra looks to replace C-27Js with ‘commercial’ type

By FlightGlobal: Canberra aims to replace its fleet of Leonardo C-27J tactical transports, although it intends to maintain the airlift capacity to serve Pacific neighbours.

Also: AeroTime, Scramble and The Aviationist
2026-04-16T23:24:31.483594-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Air Data News • ADN Staff

Pentagon awards Lockheed Martin $1.9 billion contract for C-130J training and maintenance

By Air Data News: The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a sole-source, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract worth up to $1.9 billion to continue the C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS) program.

Also: AviationPros
2026-04-17T05:08:16.417273-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Northrop Grumman poised for critical design review of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye’s Block II upgrade

By FlightGlobal: A major system upgrade for Northrop Grumman’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft will undergo its critical design review (CDR) in May, as the airframer eyes fresh sales opportunities for the platform.

2026-04-17T04:23:21.441900-07:00