Middle East Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

The War Zone • Howard Altman

US F/A-18 Super Hornet bombs Iranian tankers via smoke stacks during blockade operations

A U.S. F/A-18 Super Hornet reportedly dropped munitions down the smoke stacks of Iranian tankers operating under a blockade, as tensions escalated in the UAE/Iran context. The strike follows closely on the heels of reported U.S.-Iran exchanges of blows.

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

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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

The US Marine Corps is looking for a few good robots to build airfields

By DefenseNews.com: For Marines who have toiled over assembling airfields in austere environments, relief may be on the way.

2026-05-08T11:08:47.099031-07:00

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.

2026-05-08T08:02:37.706087-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Deals Bayraktar

FlightGlobal • Greg 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.

AeroTime

Indonesia signs first export deal for Baykar Kizilelma

Aviation Week

Indonesia Signs Up To Acquire Baykar’s Kizilelma UCAV

Also: Janes, Daily Sabah and defensemirror.com

2026-05-08T01:51:35.055091-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Policy Embraer

aviationnews.eu • Rob 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.

Air Data News

Greece discusses potential C-390 acquisition with Portugal

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

UAV Development & Drone Programs Military Aircraft Procurement Asia-Pacific (APAC)

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

RAAF looks to develop autonomous airborne logistics

By FlightGlobal: Uncrewed cargo aircraft will support far-flung locations in the Australia’s north. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is exploring the use of autonomous aircraft to provide logistical support to military installations in Australia’s vast northern regions.

2026-05-07T23:50:15.216158-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Hypersonic

Bloomberg • Lorelei Smillie

Supersonic Fighter Jet Startup Becomes Unicorn With New Funding

By Bloomberg: Hypersonic plane startup Hermeus Corp. raised $350 million in a funding round to scale up its efforts to build the fastest uncrewed aircraft ever for the US Department of Defense.

2026-05-07T21:45:25.812659-07:00

Supply Chain Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Boeing

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

USAF Is Going To Explore What Will Finally Replace The B-52

By The War Zone: The USAF plans to keep its B-52s until they are nearly a century old, but they cannot fly forever, and costs are already skyrocketing on key upgrades.

2026-05-07T17:08:54.779158-07:00

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