Scalable, Long-Endurance, VTOLs For Variety Of Sea And Land Missions

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky announced the introduction of the Nomad family of various sized twin proprotor VTOL UASs that combine the runway independence of helicopters with speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft that can cruise on the wing for extended periods, and be scaled in size to meet the needs of a variety of land or sea-based missions.

Part Of EU Collaboration Program, Includes Options For 7 More

Embraer announced that the Kingdom of Sweden signed a purchase agreement for four C-390 Millenium multi-mission aircraft in a deal that includes options for an additional seven aircraft that may be purchased by other European countries.

F135 Lot 18 and 19 Contracts Pushed to Early 2026

The expensive Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program has now hit another snag, with deliveries of its new F135 engine now expected to fall another six months behind schedule. Pratt & Whitney, the Raytheon-owned company that builds the afterburning turbofan, has not disclosed a reason for the latest slip.

General Kenneth Wilsbach Will Replace the Outgoing General David Allvin

After US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin unexpectedly announced his plans to step down just halfway into his term, President Donald Trump has turned to retiring fighter pilot Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach to fill his shoes. Allvin will remain in charge until the Senate gives its nod of approval to the nominee.

Australia To New Zealand, Covering 1,765 Miles Over Water

Two NH Industries NH90 helicopters of the Royal New Zealand Air Force flew from Australia to New Zealand on a two-day record-breaking trip that covered 1,765 miles (1,533 nm) over water, besting the previous longest over-water flight of 521 miles across the Coral Sea between Australia and Papua New Guinea.