AEROSPACE AND MILITARY NEWS
By Jonathan Reed As wildfire seasons intensify across the globe, nations are rethinking how they build resilience into their aerial firefighting strategies. In Brazil, the Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB) has embraced a modern, modular approach — integrating the MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) into its KC-390 Millennium fleet. The result is a powerful demonstration … Read More “Built for Flexibility: Brazil’s KC-390 MAFFS in Action” »
By C. Todd Lopez In a video posted on social media today, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the War Department moved two agencies critical to getting American-made combat gear into the hands of allied and partner nations under the War Department’s Office of Acquisition and Sustainment. “On Nov. 7, we laid out the … Read More “DOW Restructures Foreign Military Sales, Prioritizes Speed, Efficiency” »
By Adrian Leclerc | Aviation Correspondent JAKARTA, Indonesia — President Prabowo Subianto announced Monday that Indonesia is considering the acquisition of four additional Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, as part of an ambitious effort to modernize the nation’s air capabilities and enhance its humanitarian response capacity. Speaking at a military airbase in Jakarta, where Indonesia’s first A400M officially joined the fleet, … Read More “Indonesia Eyes Expanded Airbus A400M Fleet for Defense and Disaster Response” »
By: Jacob Abright Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, is stepping into controversial territory—partnering with defense contractor Anduril to create artificial intelligence-powered headsets for military training. The collaboration is sparking serious ethical concerns about Big Tech’s growing role in U.S. defense initiatives, especially given Meta’s track record with misinformation and human rights issues. … Read More “Meta’s Military Move: A Troubling New Chapter in Tech and Defense” »
By Morgan Brown DAF PEO C3BM Public Affairs FORT IRWIN, Calif. (AFNS) — The Air Force is demonstrating its commitment to joint warfighting capabilities, integrating airpower into a vast network of sensors and shooters during Project Convergence Capstone 5, a large-scale military modernization experiment held amidst the desolate California desert, the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis … Read More “Air Force, Army shaping the future of C2, together” »
By: Brett Richter Fighting the deadly wildfires in Southern California required a coordinated team effort—from tactical crews attacking hazardous hot spots on the ground to planes and helicopters providing fire suppression from the air. Specialized aircraft dropped massive amounts of water and colorful fire retardant to aid thousands of firefighters on the ground—some flying breathtakingly … Read More “Aerial Firefighting Efforts Played Key Role in Battling California Wildfires” »
By: Will Nance Leonardo has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in wildfire management: the C-27J Next Generation “Fire Fighter.” Designed to enhance aerial firefighting efforts, this twin-engine turboprop aircraft complements helicopters and amphibious scooper planes by delivering precision and efficiency. At its core is the advanced MAFFS II (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System), a modular unit … Read More “Aerial Firefighting with the Leonardo C-27J Spartan” »
By: Brent Coulder On November 20, 2024, the United States delivered five Beechcraft T-6C Texan II training aircraft to Vietnam, marking a significant milestone in U.S.-Vietnam defense relations. (Air Force) This delivery is part of a broader agreement to supply a total of 12 T-6C aircraft, with the remaining seven scheduled for delivery by 2025. … Read More “U.S. Delivers T-6C Texan II Aircraft to Vietnam, Strengthening Defense Ties” »
By: Tony Osborne After relying for decades on fleets of 1950s and ’60s-era aircraft, the firefighting industry is introducing new technologies and fleets to make their operations safer, more effective and ready to meet growing demand. The wildfire threat is worsening and is increasingly a year-round concern. Aerial-firefighting insiders no longer talk of fire seasons … Read More “New-Generation Aircraft In Development For Aerial Firefighting Missions” »
By: Brent Bartell In an effort to curb Chinese advancements in critical military technologies, the U.S. Treasury Department announced a new rule on Monday that limits and closely monitors American investments in China’s artificial intelligence, semiconductor, and quantum computing sectors. The rule stems from an August 2023 executive order issued by President Joe Biden, aiming … Read More “Treasury Restricts U.S. Investments Supporting China’s Advanced Military Technologies” »
