Boeing upgrades EA-18G Growler for next generation jamming as U.S. Navy strengthens electronic warfare against modern threats
Boeing is marking 20 years since the first flight of the EA-18G Growler, the U.S. Navy’s carrier-based airborne electronic attack aircraft. The anniversary comes as the Navy and Boeing continue upgrading the platform’s processing, detection and jamming capabilities for future operations.
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Kratos Valkyrie flies with F-35 fighters in electronic warfare test, demonstrating beyond line of sight control in contested operations
Kratos said a missionized U.S. Marine Corps Valkyrie Collaborative Combat Aircraft flew alongside multiple F-35s and an F/A-18 during an electronic warfare test in Southern California. The April 2026 mission demonstrated beyond line of sight command and control while the aircraft completed coordinated electronic warfare objectives with Marine Corps fighters.
ISRAELI MEDIA SAYS COUNTRY IS SEEKING INFORMATION ON BOEING F-4
Israel intends to seek information from the United States about Boeing's F-47 , according to Israeli media, in what would be a very early attempt to determine whether the country's next air-superiority fighter could eventually be made available to the Israeli Air Force.
Airbus puts synthetic aircraft into live German Air Force exercise
German Eurofighter and Tornado crews trained alongside virtual allies and against computer-generated threats during the Luftwaffe’s Timber Express exercise in summer 2026, Airbus said.
A-10s, U-2s and F-15Es: What the US Air Force wants to retire in 2027
As the Air Force seeks to free up funds to purchase next-generation fighter jets and Collaborative Combat Aircraft, it is once again asking Congress for permission to retire older aircraft. Headline retirement figures are often more starting points for negotiation than actual planned divestments.
US withdraws last Asia-based aircraft carrier as tensions with Iran take priority
The United States has temporarily withdrawn its last forward-deployed aircraft carrier from the Western Pacific, creating a gap in its military presence in a region where China has been steadily expanding its activities.
U.S. Air Force plans cheaper MQ-9 Reaper successor after Iran combat use, targeting 2031 fielding and massed drone operations
The U.S. Air Force is developing a successor to the General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper after the drone played a leading combat role during Operation Epic Fury against Iran. The service wants a cheaper, modular and more easily produced aircraft that can operate in larger numbers and absorb combat losses in heavily defended airspace.
Air Force Tests Portable Ground Stations for Commanding and Controlling CCAs
The Air Force said Aug. 13 it recently tested prototypes for a portable ground station for commanding and controlling semi-autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
KF-21 fighter to integrate a long-range South Korean air-to-air missile
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Hyundai Rotem announced, on August 17, 2026, an agreement covering the development and integration of a long-range South Korean air-to-air missile on the KF-21 Boramae.
Northrop Grumman says LITENING brings fifth-generation-like sensing and networking capabilities to F-16 and other fourth-generation fighters
Northrop Grumman is positioning its LITENING targeting pod as a key part of efforts to bring fifth-generation-like capabilities to F-16s and other fourth-generation combat aircraft. The company says the approach combines advanced sensors, networking and mission-system upgrades to improve combat effectiveness and survivability against evolving threats.
