A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Barcelona-El Prat Airport after a passenger created a bomb threat on their personal Wi-Fi hotspot. The incident occurred on January 15, 2026, and was treated as a potential security threat.
A Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 made an emergency landing in Barcelona after a potential bomb threat was detected on board, according to AeroTime reports. The aircraft, operating flight TK1853 from Istanbul, landed safely at around 11:00 local time and all passengers were evacuated without incident.
A Turkish military C-130 cargo aircraft crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border on November 11, 2025, resulting in the loss of 20 lives. The incident occurred after the aircraft disappeared from radar while flying over Georgian airspace.
ARES Shipyard plans to launch ARES Naval in Saudi Arabia with two shipyards: one in Dammam and the other in Jeddah. The company aims to establish a stronger presence in the GCC region through co-production partnerships.
AeroTime reports that Turkish Airlines' successful subsidiary, Turkish Technic, has managed to establish itself as one of the world's fastest-growing and most capable maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) providers. The company supports the expansion of Turkish Airlines Inc.
Breaking Defense spoke with Tim Grayson, vice president and general manager, and Leonard Lublin, deputy vice president and general manager for BAE Systems' FAST Labs, to learn more about their approach to R&D. The company is addressing the need for new technologies to counter adversaries by accelerating innovation through collaboration between scientists and businesses.
AeroTime reports that aircraft leasing has grown significantly over the last five decades, driven by airlines' need for capital-light models, access to fuel-efficient aircraft, and simplified cross-border financing. However, this structural shift has introduced new challenges, including technical risk, which can be mitigated through engineering-led oversight.
Two experienced pilots lost their lives in a midair helicopter collision near Hammonton Municipal Airport on December 28, 2025. According to local officials, preliminary information suggests that both aircraft were flying close together shortly after takeoff and may have been traveling together at the time of the accident.
A new report from the Atlantic Council warns that the U.S. is vulnerable to Russian escalation in space, citing concerns over the resilience of current satellite systems. The report urges a shift toward more robust architectures to blunt potential attacks.
The UAE aerobatic team Al Fursan has unveiled its new fleet of Hongdu L-15 jets at the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking a significant change after 15 years of flying the Aermacchi MB-339. The team's introduction of the L-15 is notable, given the aircraft's advanced features and the UAE's status as its highest-profile export customer to date.
EDGE Group, the United Arab Emirates' defense conglomerate, made several announcements at this year's Dubai Airshow, including a partnership with Indonesia and an alliance with Anduril. According to Breaking Defense, CEO Hamad Al Marar and President Waleid Al Mesmari discussed EDGE's plans for expansion beyond the Middle East.
UK Defence Minister Luke Pollard has ordered a review into safety advice he received from top military officials who declared the Ajax armored vehicle 'demonstrably safe to operate' just weeks before approximately 30 soldiers fell ill from noise and vibration exposure during training. The declaration comes after the platform reached initial operational capability in November, eight years behind schedule.
The UK government has announced an investment of up to $3.5 billion in Dubai's new flagship airport, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Breaking AeroTime reports. The project aims to accommodate up to 150 million passengers annually and expand capacity to 260 million by the early 2030s.
The UK Ministry of Defence has launched an accelerated competition to develop a ground-launched deep-strike ballistic missile for Ukraine, with detailed requirements issued to industry partners in December 2025. Development proposals are due by February 9, 2026, with development contracts targeted for award in March 2026.
The UK Defence Minister has disclosed how Royal Air Force interception missions in Ireland's airspace are authorized through extant diplomatic channels. The clarification comes as Ireland seeks to strengthen its air surveillance and counter drone capabilities ahead of its EU presidency.
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced that it has selected seven companies to develop prototypes for its AH-64 Apache 'loyal wingman' program, Project NYX. The initiative aims to create Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) capable of operating alongside the UK's Apache attack helicopters.
The United Kingdom has issued a new warning to Russia after a Russian intelligence-gathering vessel, the Yantar, allegedly directed light lasers at Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots during surveillance operations off the coast of Scotland. According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the incident occurred as UK aircraft and vessels were tracking Yantar's movements.
The British Army's Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank has completed crewed live firing at an undisclosed UK Ministry of Defence training center, marking a key milestone in the £800 million ($1.08 billion) program. Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) produces the upgraded tank, which includes integration of advanced systems such as a 120mm smoothbore gun and active protection system.
UK-based Vertical Aviation is taking on Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation in New York after announcing plans for its own electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft network in the US's largest city. Collaborating with Bristow Group and Skyports Infrastructure, Vertical Aerospace plans to deliver electric air travel routes in and out of Manhattan and connect airports with key New York sites.
Ukraine's Air Force has rejected claims of a 'secret' cross-national F-16 squadron, dismissing reports as unfounded and misleading. According to Yuriy Ignat, spokesperson for Ukraine's Air Force, there is no such unit, and Ukrainian pilots are credited with most missile interceptions.