Keep Type 23 until Type 26 arrives, committee urges
The UK Defence Committee says the Royal Navy should retire no more towed array-equipped Type 23 frigates until each one can be replaced directly by a new Type 26.
October 22, 2026
U.S. Army tests artillery shell that hunts moving tanks
The U.S. Army fired three prototype 155 mm artillery rounds at Yuma Proving Ground to test a new imaging seeker. The seeker is designed to steer shells onto armored vehicles, including targets that have moved since firing.
Lufthansa Group Announces Biggest Post-Pandemic Network Expansion, Boosting Flights to Africa in Summer 2027
Lufthansa Group plans its largest network expansion since the pandemic for Summer 2027. It will add ten new intercontinental routes, more European destinations and higher frequencies across its airlines, including more flights to Africa.
U.S. Army tests smoke screen built to blind enemy radar
The U.S. Army has developed the Millimeter Wave Screening Obscuration Module, which disperses a cloud of coated fibers that hides troops and vehicles from enemy radar as well as from visual observation.
U.S. Air Force tests shipping military cargo by rocket
The Air Force Research Laboratory flew its own cargo pods to space and back inside a SpaceX Starfall capsule on a commercial mission, testing whether rockets could one day deliver supplies to troops anywhere on Earth within hours.
Embraer renews component support agreement with Alliance Airlines for E190 fleet
Embraer has extended its component support deal with Alliance Airlines, which runs Australia's largest E190 fleet, giving the carrier a cost-effective repair solution intended to improve reliability and fleet availability.
U.S. and Israel prepare for a new war with Iran
Defence Blog reports the US and Israel may be moving toward renewed conflict with Iran. President Trump said talks with Tehran have ended and action could come soon, while US forces reportedly withdraw from exposed Middle East bases and Israeli fighter jets prepare.
FAA Certifies Boeing 737-10, largest member of 737 MAX family
The FAA has certified the Boeing 737-10, the biggest variant in the 737 MAX family. Boeing can now begin deliveries in the coming months, completing the MAX lineup.
DARPA wants smart nuclear reactor for space and bases
DARPA has signed an agreement with Los Alamos-based Space Nuclear Power Corporation (SpaceNukes) to show that a self-operating nuclear reactor is feasible for powering spacecraft and military bases.
GE Aerospace CF34 engines to power Aero-Dienst’s Air Ambulance fleet
German air ambulance operator Aero-Dienst is renewing its fleet with two CF34-powered Bombardier Challenger 650s. The first jet has been delivered, a second follows in 2027, and both will be supported under GE Aerospace's OnPoint programme.
Pentagon extends Raytheon deal for missile defense radars
The Missile Defense Agency has added $394 million to Raytheon's sole-source contract for operating and sustaining AN/TPY-2 radars, extending it by two years and raising its total ceiling to close to $3 billion.
ATSB finds major gap in aerial firefighting incident reporting
An ATSB survey of 149 aerial firefighting pilots shows 61% experienced an incident between 2017 and 2022, but only 35% reported one, pointing to significant under-reporting in the sector.
British submarine hunters delayed by Norway frigate sale
A Defence Committee report says that if two UK-built Type 26 frigates go to Norway, the Royal Navy will not have its required eight Sonar 2087-equipped anti-submarine frigates until 2037.
U.S. Navy pays Johns Hopkins to find its subs’ weak spots
The U.S. Navy has awarded Johns Hopkins APL a contract worth up to $47.7 million to identify vulnerabilities adversaries could exploit in American submarines and other subsea and seabed warfare assets.
Dassault launches EASy IV upgrade for Falcon 2000
Dassault Aviation unveiled an EASy IV avionics upgrade at NBAA-BACE for new Falcon 2000LXS jets and as a retrofit for existing EASy-equipped Falcon 2000s, with availability targeted for late this decade.
British warship should ‘stand up’ to Russia in north
A UK Defence Committee report urges the government to plan for a British state-owned vessel to sail the Northern Sea Route, asserting freedom of navigation rights in Arctic waters that Russia controls.
Qantas Freight adds first of three additional Airbus A321 Freighters
Qantas Freight has taken delivery of the first of three more converted Airbus A321P2F freighters, with the other two to follow, as it grows its domestic dedicated cargo fleet to keep pace with rising parcel volumes in Australia.
Ministers to brief industry chiefs on hostile state threat
The UK Security Minister and Armed Forces Minister will lead roundtable briefings for chief executives from critical national infrastructure and industry, informing them about threats posed by hostile states.
GMR Aero Technic: Building India’s next-gen MRO capability
With India's airline fleet growing fast, GMR Aero Technic is pursuing an expansion strategy that goes beyond traditional airframe checks to build broader technical MRO capability and shorter turnaround times for operators.
October 21, 2026
Brisbane Airport targets 50 international destinations by mid-2030s
Brisbane Airport aims to grow from 35 to 50 international destinations by the mid-2030s, with more links to Thailand, China and India and possible South American services via Santiago.
Safran’s SkyNaute Inertial Navigation System Selected for Airbus A220
Airbus has picked Safran Electronics & Defense's SkyNaute inertial navigation system for the A220, the system's first commercial aviation application. It blends inertial and GNSS data to provide precise and resilient aircraft positioning.
Vallair welcomes first A330neo for base maintenance in France
French MRO provider Vallair has inducted its first Airbus A330neo for base maintenance at Châteauroux. The aircraft belongs to a South American airline, and the work follows Vallair's recent approval on the type amid rising demand.
Microlight Aircraft of New Zealand - Re Fledge One ZK-FEE
A New Zealand civil aircraft history series looks at the Re Fledge One microlight ZK-FEE, registered on 16 November 1982 as the country's next microlight type. Like the earlier Pterodactyl Fledgelings, it was built around the widely used Fledge wing.
WSI to debut new digital incoming passenger declaration
Western Sydney International will introduce a digital arrival declaration to replace the paper Incoming Passenger Card, starting with its first international arrival, an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland on 26 October.
Europe cannot count on American rescue, inquiry told
Evidence published by the UK Defence Committee warns that Britain and its European allies should not assume the US will return as a dependable security partner in the European Arctic, which puts pressure on Europe to strengthen its own defence posture in the region.
DJI Avata 360 Firmware Adds RC Pro 2 Support and Waypoint Missions
A DJI firmware update for the Avata 360 drone brings compatibility with the RC Pro 2 controller, waypoint mission planning, zoom with Focus Track, and a Vision Assist view that switches automatically. Air Photography's Shawn put the new features through hands-on testing.
What a Russian Satellite Stalking a Commercial Spacecraft Means for the Space Force
From late September to mid-October, a Russian satellite repeatedly maneuvered near a Finnish commercial satellite that supplies intelligence to Ukraine's military, leaving analysts weighing Moscow's motives and the implications for the U.S. Space Force.
Pratt & Whitney unveils PT9 turboprop with 20% lower fuel burn, 33% more power
Pratt & Whitney Canada introduced its new PT9 turboprop at NBAA-BACE 2026 in Las Vegas, claiming the engine delivers about a fifth less fuel consumption and roughly a third more power than comparable designs.
STEM students explore Defence careers at RAAF Williamtown
Ten students spent a week at RAAF Base Williamtown under Defence's STEM work experience program, meeting ADF members, public servants and defence industry staff to learn about career options.
Stealthy F-117 Nighthawk Goes on Display at Smithsonian
A Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational stealth aircraft, went on permanent display on Oct. 21 at the Smithsonian's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, part of the National Air and Space Museum.