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 launches new UAP “UFO” file release, including ~30 videos and Apollo-era materials

The US Department of Defense began releasing a new tranche of declassified unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) files, including nearly 30 videos and additional images and transcripts. The disclosures also include material tied to NASA’s Apollo moon missions, with documents posted to a public portal as part of a broader transparency push.

douglasmmessier.substack.com • Douglas Messier

NASA Astronauts Called for Govt to Release UAP Files Decades Ago

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
Event   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.

Also: AeroTime, Janes, Daily Sabah and 4 more
2026-05-08T01:51:35.055091-07:00
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