The Air Force has conducted an experiment where AI tools outperformed human planners in a battle management scenario. The results suggest that AI can generate more effective courses of action in less time than humans, but with caveats.
Iraq may be near a deal with France for 14 Rafale F4 fighters, according to reports citing Iraqi sources. The package under discussion includes 10 single-seat and four two-seat variants, all delivered to the Rafale F4 standard.
Breaking Defense reports that the Air Force has made significant progress in its drone wingman program, with first flights completed for prototype drones. The Collaborative Combat Aircraft program aims to develop unmanned systems capable of augmenting military forces.
Israel's Iron Beam laser air defense system has been officially activated by the Israeli Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. According to a joint press release, the system was successfully tested against various threats and will be integrated into the Israeli Air Force as part of its multi-layered aerial defense array.
The Air Force awarded Boeing the Next Generation Air Dominance sixth-generation fighter contract, citing the need to counter new threats posed by China. The selection comes after a year marked by significant changes in the Air Force's leadership and priorities.
Embraer has delivered the first five A-29N Super Tucanos to the Portuguese Air Force, part of a €200 million order for 12 aircraft. The delivery comes one year after the acquisition agreement was signed on December 16, 2025.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report highlighting a significant increase in serious accidents involving the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft between fiscal years 2023 and 2024. According to GAO, accident rates were between 36% and 88% higher than previous years, with complex components being cited as a contributing factor.
The US Air Force has awarded SNC the SAOC recapitalization contract, marking a significant departure from traditional practices. SNC's focus on open architectures and government-owned technical data has enabled it to deliver the program ahead of schedule.