Oman has officially entered a new era of space technology with the signing of a major agreement with Airbus Defence and Space to design, build, and launch OMANSAT-1, the Sultanate’s first high-capacity communications satellite. This milestone project represents a pivotal moment in Oman’s growing space program and its broader strategy to enhance digital infrastructure and sovereignty. According to Oman’s state news agency Oman Observer, OMANSAT-1 will deliver high-capacity communications services across Oman and its territorial waters, with extended coverage reaching key regions including the Middle East, East Africa, and Asia. The satellite’s wide footprint positions Oman as an emerging player in regional space-based communications infrastructure.

Six major international airlines have ceased operations to Venezuela following an urgent Federal Aviation Administration security warning, marking a significant disruption to the country’s alrea...

Despite delivery delays, Estonia remains committed to acquiring six additional M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the US, according to Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur. The country has allocated €2.

European defense leaders and US lawmakers gathered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to express concerns about the Trump administration's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine. The proposed deal has been criticized for being straight out of the Russian playbook and hamstrings NATO.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that 776 air traffic controllers and technicians will receive $10,000 bonuses for working without pay during the recent government shutdown. The bonus plan was originally proposed by President Donald Trump in a Truth Social post and aims to reward employees with perfect attendance during the historic 43-day shutdown.

The US Space Force plans to solicit prototype proposals for kinetic energy space-based interceptors (SBIs) in midcourse missile defense, following a prize-based model. The program aims to develop capabilities that can take out enemy intercontinental ballistic missiles missed by boost-phase SBIs.

The US has officially opened a new factory in Camden, Arkansas, to produce Iron Dome interceptors for Israel and future foreign customers. Rafael, in partnership with Raytheon, will manufacture Tamir interceptors under a $1.

Rep. Jack Bergman, Chairman of the HASC Subcommittee on Readiness, has been tackling human quotient issues in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Congressional Budget Office found that the Coast Guard's aircraft availability rates and inventories have declined over the past two decades. Despite this, fixed-wing aircraft availability has increased.

When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Turkey's purchase of 20 Eurofighter Typhoons worth roughly $10 billion, the optics were triumphal. However, for London, the sale looks like an industrial success story that masks a strategic loss.

EDGE Group unveiled several new systems at the Dubai Airshow and announced over a dozen new deals or cooperation agreements, including a $7 billion deal with Indonesia. CEO Hamad Al Marar emphasized the importance of exports in covering EDGE's expenses and diversifying its clientele.

Honda has outlined its plans for a new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, unveiling the program publicly at the Dubai Airshow 2025 after several years of low-visibility development work. The company displayed a cabin mockup, a one-third scale demonstrator it has been flying in California, and a model of the compact turbogenerator that will power its hybrid-electric design.

Textron Aviation has confirmed it will end production of the Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Baron G58 after nearly eight decades of continuous manufacturing. The company cited low shipments for both models in recent years as a factor in the decision.

Breaking Defense reports that the US may sell the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to Saudi Arabia, sparking concerns in Israeli circles about the potential impact on its Qualitative Military Edge (QME). The White House has announced plans to sell the plane to Riyadh, despite Israel's long-standing requirement for a QME policy.

Breaking Defense reports that Under Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao has outlined his vision for a new Pacific defense architecture. This network of overlapping partnerships distributes capability and strategic commitment across multiple nations and locations.

At the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines' 69th Assembly of Presidents, leading manufacturers presented ambitious forecasts for the region's aviation boom. Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer each outlined plans to capitalize on Southeast Asia's massive potential, but face significant production challenges.

Ethiopian Airlines has secured multiple aircraft deals at Dubai Airshow, including the acquisition of more Airbus A350 widebodies and the leasing of two ATR 72-600 aircraft to Congo's national carrier Air Congo. The airline also ordered six A350-900s directly with Airbus and signed an agreement with Collins Aerospace for premium business class seating solutions across its fleet.

Lufthansa Group and International Airlines Group have formally expressed interest in participating as bidders for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal. The rival Air France-KLM Group has also entered the fray.

Air Cambodia has introduced its new premium seat concept, 'X-Space Table', on its ATR 72 aircraft. The airline is the first to adopt this system, which enables quick and efficient conversion of standard economy seats into a single larger premium seat.

An Indian Air Force HAL Tejas light combat aircraft crashed during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow 2025 on November 21, 2025. Video from the venue showed the aircraft losing altitude before impact.