Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Jul- 2026 -

29 July

A digital rendering of a hypersonic missile in high-altitude flight, powered by a next-generation rotating detonation ramjet engine.

Kratos Delivers Ramjet Component for Lockheed Propulsion Program

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has delivered a critical turbomachinery component for Lockheed Martin's advanced ramjet propulsion program.

29 July

The V-22 Osprey in the background as medics use it for rescue or evacuation

Christine Casimiro

US Marines Receive Final MV-22B Osprey, Eye Operations Through 2055

The US Marine Corps has received its 359th and final MV-22B Osprey, completing the program of record after the platform achieved initial operational capability in 2007.

28 July

Rojoef Manuel

US Probes Russia-Iran Coordination in Drone Strikes on CIA Sites

US intelligence agencies are investigating whether Russia helped Iran target Central Intelligence Agency facilities in the Persian Gulf by providing intelligence or advanced drone technology.

28 July

GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Middle East Country Buys GlobalEye Spy Planes From Saab in $1B Deal

Saab has secured a $1 billion contract to provide its flagship GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft for a customer in the Middle East.

28 July

210818-N-MZ836-1491 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2021) From front to back, a AH-1Z Viper helicopter and UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 and a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 idle on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Aug. 18, 2021. U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, and Navy helicopters integrate with U.S. Navy vessels to maintain flight deck landing and take-off proficiencies and qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)

Inder Singh Bisht

Bell to Power Up US Marine Corps H-1 Helicopters for Future Mission Systems

Bell has secured a $33.64-million contract to upgrade the structural and power systems of the US Marine Corps' Viper and Venom helicopters.

28 July

A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD interceptor, is launched from a THAAD battery.

Jodesz Gavilan

L3Harris to Quadruple THAAD Propulsion Production Under New Deal

L3Harris Technologies will quadruple production of propulsion systems for the THAAD missile defense system.

28 July

Frankenburg Mark I missile’s field test.

Jodesz Gavilan

Frankenburg Taps BAE, Roxel for Mark I Missile Development

Frankenburg Technologies is teaming up with BAE Systems and Roxel UK to develop key technologies for its Mark I air defense missile.

27 July

Inder Singh Bisht

US Air National Guard Eyes Powered Paragliders for Special Missions

The Air National Guard wants to acquire powered paragliding systems to enhance the effectiveness of Air Force Special Warfare personnel.

27 July

The CH-47F Block II carries an 18,000-pound block during a flight test

Bea Castañeda

CH-47 Chinook: The Heavy-Lift Helicopter That Keeps Armies Moving

Few helicopters have proven as versatile as the CH-47 Chinook. This guide covers six decades of history, variants, capabilities, and operators behind its reputation as a heavy-lift workhorse.

27 July