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The Kizilelma employs a broad spectrum of air-to-air and air-to-surface munitions, giving the Turkish Air Force its first unmanned system capable of both radar-guided air combat and low-observable strike missions. (Picture source: Baykar) The Kizilelma employs a broad spectrum of air-to-air and air-to-surface munitions, giving the Turkish Air Force its first unmanned system capable of both radar-guided air combat and low-observable strike missions. (Picture source: Baykar)

Baykar to deliver first Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet to Turkish Air Force in early 2026

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
As reported by the Ihlas News Agency (IHA) on January 5, 2026, Baykar announced that deliveries of the first serial-production Bayraktar Kizilelma ...
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The F-22 Raptor is a U.S. Air Force fifth-generation stealth fighter designed to achieve and sustain air dominance through a combination of low observability, supercruise capability, advanced sensor fusion, and high-performance maneuverability in contested environments (Picture Source: Ricardo Arduengo) The F-22 Raptor is a U.S. Air Force fifth-generation stealth fighter designed to achieve and sustain air dominance through a combination of low observability, supercruise capability, advanced sensor fusion, and high-performance maneuverability in contested environments (Picture Source: Ricardo Arduengo)

U.S. F-22 Stealth Fighter Secures Air Dominance During Special Forces Operation in Venezuela

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
U.S. Air Force fifth-generation fighter aircraft, including F-22 Raptors, were deployed as part of the air component supporting the high-risk opera...
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Compared with the F-16IQ, the Rafale F4 would give Iraq a fighter that sees farther, shares information better, and uses more modern missiles and precision weapons for both air defense and strike missions. (Picture source: French MoD) Compared with the F-16IQ, the Rafale F4 would give Iraq a fighter that sees farther, shares information better, and uses more modern missiles and precision weapons for both air defense and strike missions. (Picture source: French MoD)

Iraq to acquire 14 French Rafale F4s after years flying U.S. F-16 fighter jets

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
As reported by Avions Légendaires on December 16, 2025, Iraq and France are expected to sign a contract in 2026 covering the acquisition of 14 Rafa...
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The FMLA has also been compared by Defense Express with the Brazilian A-29 Super Tucano, a light attack aircraft designed to conduct combat and training missions when more expensive fighter aircraft are not required. (Picture source: Brazilian Air Force) The FMLA has also been compared by Defense Express with the Brazilian A-29 Super Tucano, a light attack aircraft designed to conduct combat and training missions when more expensive fighter aircraft are not required. (Picture source: Brazilian Air Force)

Europe begins study of Future Multirole Light Aircraft for modern conflicts

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
As reported by Defense Express on January 5, 2026, the European Union has launched a research and design initiative for a Future Multirole Light Ai...
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Türkiye has integrated the indigenous SİPER-1 long-range air defense system into its Steel Dome network, adding a high-altitude protection layer that strengthens national air defense sovereignty (Picture Source: Aselsan / Army Recognition Group) Türkiye has integrated the indigenous SİPER-1 long-range air defense system into its Steel Dome network, adding a high-altitude protection layer that strengthens national air defense sovereignty (Picture Source: Aselsan / Army Recognition Group)

Türkiye integrates SİPER-1 long-range air defense system into Steel Dome network

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Türkiye has formally strengthened its national air and missile defense posture with the induction of SİPER-1, the country's first fully indigenous ...
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As Operation Inherent Resolve continues into 2026, French defense officials maintain that air power, centered on the Rafale and its associated sensor and weapon systems, remains a critical tool to prevent Daesh from rebuilding military infrastructure (Picture source: French MoD) As Operation Inherent Resolve continues into 2026, French defense officials maintain that air power, centered on the Rafale and its associated sensor and weapon systems, remains a critical tool to prevent Daesh from rebuilding military infrastructure (Picture source: French MoD)

French Rafale jets carry out joint strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria with UK forces

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
French military sources confirmed that the operation was carried out under Operation Chammal, France’s national contribution to the international c...
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The Pakistan Air Force confirmed its first successful operational-condition flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, marking a significant step in expanding its long-range precision strike capability against land and maritime targets (Picture Source: Pakistan Air Force) The Pakistan Air Force confirmed its first successful operational-condition flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, marking a significant step in expanding its long-range precision strike capability against land and maritime targets (Picture Source: Pakistan Air Force)

Pakistan Air Force confirms first flight test of Taimoor air-launched cruise missile

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Pakistan marked a new chapter in its air power modernization on January 3, 2026, when the Pakistan Air Force confirmed the first successful flight ...
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A rare sighting of the U.S. Air Force RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drone returning to Puerto Rico on the morning of January 4, 2026, following reported ISR support for overnight U.S. strikes and special operations in Venezuela. A rare sighting of the U.S. Air Force RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drone returning to Puerto Rico on the morning of January 4, 2026, following reported ISR support for overnight U.S. strikes and special operations in Venezuela.

Secretive RQ-170 stealth drone used by U.S. forces ahead of missions to capture Venezuela’s Maduro

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Video footage released on social media on January 3, 2026, shows a low-observable flying-wing unmanned aircraft landing at a U.S. facility in Puert...
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Illustrative image: RAF Typhoon FGR4 multirole fighter jets equipped with Paveway IV precision-guided bombs during combat operations similar to the January 3, 2026 strike on a fortified Daesh tunnel complex in eastern Syria. Illustrative image: RAF Typhoon FGR4 multirole fighter jets equipped with Paveway IV precision-guided bombs during combat operations similar to the January 3, 2026 strike on a fortified Daesh tunnel complex in eastern Syria.

British Typhoon FGR4 Fighter Jets Strike Daesh Tunnel in Syria Using Paveway IV Bombs

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
British Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 fighter jets carried out a high-precision airstrike against a fortified Daesh tunnel complex in eastern Syria ...
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An image of Northrop Grumman’s Project Talon, now officially designated YFQ-48A by the U.S. Air Force as of December 22, 2025. The semi-autonomous unmanned aircraft represents a major milestone in the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. (Image courtesy of Northrop Grumman/U.S. Air Force) An image of Northrop Grumman’s Project Talon, now officially designated YFQ-48A by the U.S. Air Force as of December 22, 2025. The semi-autonomous unmanned aircraft represents a major milestone in the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. (Image courtesy of Northrop Grumman/U.S. Air Force)

YFQ-48 Unmanned Aircraft Emerges as Next-Generation Drone for U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Program

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
At the end of December 2025, the U.S. Air Force quietly signaled a major shift in its future force structure with the emergence of the YFQ-48, a ne...
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The AH-64 Apache is a twin-engine, four-blade attack helicopter designed from the outset for high-intensity combat operations (Picture source: US DoD) The AH-64 Apache is a twin-engine, four-blade attack helicopter designed from the outset for high-intensity combat operations (Picture source: US DoD)

U.S. Army Awards Boeing $2.7B Apache Attack Helicopter Support Contract

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On December 31, 2025, the U.S Department of Defense announced that the U.S Army has awarded Boeing a $2.7 billion firm fixed price contract to prov...
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Airbus Defence and Space represents German and Spanish interests across several pillars of the program, including collaborative systems, combat architecture, and selected mission functions (Picture source: Airbus) Airbus Defence and Space represents German and Spanish interests across several pillars of the program, including collaborative systems, combat architecture, and selected mission functions (Picture source: Airbus)

Saab Open to Airbus Defense Partnership as FCAS Next Generation Fighter Program Stalls

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Saab is keeping its options open as Europe’s flagship next generation fighter program struggles to move forward. In an interview with the Frankfurt...
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