Qatar Airways has announced significant expansions to its winter 2025-2026 flight schedule, targeting key markets across Asia and Africa. The carrier will increase flight frequencies to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai, and Singapore, responding to growing travel demand on these strategic routes.
Against the backdrop of Dubai Airshow 2025, Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with Collins Aerospace to optimize its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet efficiency. The airline will adopt Collins' Ascentia analytics solution to manage fleet maintenance by improving reliability and reducing costs.
Qatar Airways unveiled a Formula 1-themed Boeing 777 livery designed by Grammy-winning artist Swizz Beatz during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend. The aircraft, featuring innovative design elements, completed a celebratory flypast over Lusail International Circuit before embarking on a winter tour of major global destinations including London, Melbourne, New York, and Tokyo.
Qatar Airways has announced plans to expand its services in Saudi Arabia with the introduction of new flights to Hail International Airport and increased frequencies at King Abdulaziz International Airport and King Khalid International Airport. The airline will operate three weekly flights to Hail, starting from January 5, 2026.
The US Air Force has accepted a donated 747 jetliner from Qatar to serve as an interim Air Force One, amid delays for Boeing-modified jets. The aircraft was accepted in May and modifications began in September.
Qatari Performance Marines unveiled its new Ghost 7 unmanned surface vessel at DIMDEX 2026 in Qatar. The system is designed for both naval combat and ISR missions, with two primary configurations.
The US Army has selected Rafael, Lockheed Martin, and the Boeing-Anduril team for Phase I of the second Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) interceptor program. The program aims to develop a more capable second interceptor to target lower flying, supersonic cruise missiles.
Dassault Aviation recently conducted a Rafale demonstration at Le Bourget, providing a glimpse into the capabilities of the French fighter jet. Breaking Defense reports that the event was a high-speed display of the aircraft's performance.
The French Air and Space Force has deployed two Dassault Rafale fighters to Uppsala, Sweden, as part of France's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept. The detachment includes around 30 personnel and will conduct experimental flights in cold weather conditions for the Rafale F4.
Raytheon has successfully tested a reusable version of its Coyote counter-drone system for the US Army, aiming at a problem commanders increasingly worry about: how to fight a drone swarm without relying on large numbers expensive interceptors. The system can defeat drone swarms without relying on expensive interceptors and was tested during Operation Clear Horizon trials in October 2025.
For nearly eight decades, the US Navy has benefited from technological superiority, scientific depth, and operational excellence. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is evolving to better align research with acquisition priorities and accelerate technology transition.
REGENT Craft has received an order from US private members club XXV for 30 Viceroy Seagliders. The Rhode Island-based firm plans to deliver the first vessels as early as 2027.
The Federal Air Transport Agency has approved a modified Tu-214 with domestic-made systems and components, which will enable serial production and delivery to Russian airlines. Eight planes will be built in 2026, followed by 12 in 2027, and then from 2028 production will rise to 20 per year.
Renault is preparing to manufacture Chorus strike drones in France under a partnership with defense company Turgis Gaillard. The move follows earlier discussions about using automotive capacity to scale drone production, including approaches highlighted by the French government as part of its support to Ukraine.
Rep. Ken Calvert proposes an initiative to maximize American manufacturing capacity in the US, as part of the upcoming fiscal year 2026 Defense Appropriations bill and FY26 National Defense Authorization Act.
ForeFlight has faced reports of mass layoffs amid restructuring, sparking concern among pilots. The platform's widespread adoption is attributed to its intuitive interface, integrated weather and navigation data, and continuous feature updates.
Republic Airways has successfully completed its merger with Mesa Air Group, creating the second-largest regional airline in the United States. The combined entity brings together over 8,000 aviation professionals and operates the world's largest Embraer jet fleet with 310 aircraft.
Researchers at Overview Energy successfully demonstrated wireless power transmission from an airborne platform in flight, marking a significant milestone for space-based solar power. The test was conducted using a Cessna Caravan single-engine turboprop flying at altitudes above 5,000 meters, with the system transmitting power via a low-density, eye-safe infrared beam to conventional photovoltaic panels on the ground.
Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland plan to establish a joint venture focused on high-energy laser weapons, formalizing a cooperation that has been running since 2019. The new company is expected to be set up in the first quarter of 2026 as a German limited liability company (GmbH).
Rheinmetall Air Defence showcased its Skyspotter system during the Ground-based Air Defence (GBAD) Demo Days 2025 at the Lohtaja training area in western Finland. The demonstration highlighted the growing concern over drone spillovers linked to the war in Ukraine, particularly in frontline NATO states.