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Breaking DefensePanel Discusses Benefits and Risks of Manned-Unmanned Teaming for Military Drones
A Breaking Defense video series examines how human operators and unmanned aircraft systems work together in military operations. Panelists identify tasks that drones cannot perform and the challenges of balancing automation with human oversight.
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defensenews.comItaly Awards Airbus Contract for Six A330 Tanker Aircraft
The Italian Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Airbus for six A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft. The deal is valued at 1.4 billion euros and covers a period of roughly ten years.
ndtv.comSenators Introduce Bills for Multiyear F-35 and F-15EX Purchases
Sen. Ted Budd and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen introduced three bills last month to authorize multiyear procurement of F-35 and F-15EX aircraft and to increase pilot retention incentives. The measures would also set minimum fighter inventory targets for the Air Force through 2035.
theaviationist.comAir Force Expects KC-46 Vision System in Early 2028 as Lawmakers Question Price Increase
The Air Force announced it now anticipates an updated vision system for the KC-46 Pegasus tanker will be ready in early 2028. The service outlined a three-part plan with Boeing to improve the fleet's readiness and availability. The update reflects a delay from the prior target of…
theaviationist.comPentagon Requests Additional Funding for E-7 Wedgetail After Previously Proposing to End Program
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers on May 13, 2026 that the Pentagon has sent a budget amendment to OMB to restore funding for the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail. The reversal follows congressional intervention that kept the program alive in the FY26 budget despite the Trump adm…
theaviationist.comU.S. Air Force Begins Transition from Minuteman III to Sentinel Nuclear Missiles
The U.S. Air Force is replacing its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles with the new Sentinel system. The transition involves decommissioning existing silos and constructing new facilities. Commanders state the upgrade will enhance capabilities while maintaining nuc…
jns.orgIsrael Approves Purchase of Additional F-35 and F-15 Aircraft to Secure Air Superiority
Israel has approved the acquisition of more F-35 and F-15 fighter jets, citing lessons from the recent conflict with Iran. The country's defense minister stated that securing air superiority for the coming decades is necessary. The announcement was reported amid ongoing regional…
thehindu.comNearly 900 South Korean Air Force Pilots Joined Civilian Airlines Over Past Decade
Data shows 896 skilled Air Force pilots left for civilian jobs from 2017 to March 2026. Most joined major carriers like Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. The Air Force has implemented measures to retain pilots, including mandatory service periods.
680news.comU.S. Strategic Command Broadcasts Rare Emergency Action Message
U.S. Strategic Command continued unusual activity on Friday, including the broadcast of a rare 21-character Emergency Action Message. The message was transmitted by the Air Force over the High Frequency Global Communications System. This follows reports of ongoing activity by the…