Air Systems

Billion-Dollar Ghost Aircraft Crisis in F-35 Supply Chain: Thousands of Parts Lost in Chain of Thousands of Dollars

A critical report released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) revealed that more than 17,000 spare parts have gone missing from the F-35 Lightning II program's inventory, exposing logistical deficiencies worth billions of dollars in the supply chain.

10 Nov 2026 84 Views

Air Systems

Historic Step from the Royal Navy: First Autonomous Surface Fleet Enters Service

The British Royal Navy has officially established its first autonomous fleet in history to integrate uncrewed maritime vehicles into the frontline as part of its hybrid warfare concept.

10 Nov 2026 91 Views

Air Systems

Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy Revolution in Global Defense: How Future Conflicts Will Be Shaped

Defense and aerospace experts discuss how allied militaries are radically transforming their procurement, production, and training paradigms in light of rapidly changing geopolitical dynamics and the rise of autonomous systems.

10 Nov 2026 101 Views

Air Systems

Cost Pressure in Strategic Bomber Fleets: B-1B Pilots in the HondaJet Cockpit

The US Air Force has begun using private civil business jets for pilot training in order to reduce costs and extend the lifespan of B-1B Lancer bombers.

10 Nov 2026 79 Views

Air Systems

Threat Level Raised at US Bases in UK: Critical Air Activity Draws Attention

Enhanced force protection measures have been activated at the RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall bases in the UK, while unusual air mobility and drone alerts in the region have heightened strategic concerns.

10 Nov 2026 117 Views

Air Systems

Cost Balance in Future Air Combat Systems: Current Price Tag for the XQ-58A Valkyrie

Kratos Defense has announced that the current unit cost of XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial vehicles ranges between $6 million and $8 million depending on the configuration.

10 Nov 2026 75 Views

Air Systems

Revolutionary Move from the Pentagon: Container-Type UAV Production Era Begins on the Frontline

The Pentagon has signed a $9 million contract with Machina to directly manufacture LUCAS-type one-way attack UAVs on the front lines by establishing autonomous robotic micro-factories close to conflict zones.

10 Nov 2026 67 Views

Air Systems

US Air Force Prepares to Protect F-35s Against Kamikaze UAV Threats with Special Net Systems

The US Air Force has initiated efforts to procure special protective net systems to safeguard F-35 Lightning II fighter jets at Tyndall Air Force Base against attacks by small unmanned aerial vehicles.

10 Nov 2026 80 Views