January 26, 2026 Military Aviation News
01/26/2026
As previously reported days ago by Zona Militar, the Argentine Air Force confirmed the receipt of a new logistics package intended to support the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters recently received by the institution, aimed at ensuring the start of operations with the weapons system.
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01/26/2026
The US Air Force said Sunday it was about to begin a multi-day readiness exercise across the Middle East “to demonstrate the ability to deploy, disperse, and sustain combat airpower” in the region, amid heightened tensions with Iran. “This exercise reinforces peace through strength by fielding a credible, combat-ready, and responsible presence designed to deter aggression, reduce the risk of miscalculation and assure partners,” a statement released by US Air Forces Central said.
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01/26/2026
Stavatti Aerospace has presented the SM-39 Razor as an independent proposal for the U.S. Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance effort, informally known as F/A-XX, intended to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in the 2030s. Program assumptions published in January 2026 call for at least 600 aircraft at USD 85 million each—USD 51 billion total—with deliveries planned for 2031–2037 and a training system that includes 50 mission simulators.
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01/26/2026
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has categorically ruled out the transfer of L-159 aircraft to Ukraine, despite support from Czech President Petr Pavel and the country's top military official, according to Idnes. The statement came amid contrasting positions from Czech officials on the potential sale of L-159 aircraft to Ukraine as Kyiv continues to seek international assistance amid Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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