Le 12 février 2026, par Arnaud. Et si on tenait là un futur grand du marché des hélicoptères de transport d'assaut ? C'est aujourd'hui le dernier jour du World Defense Show à Riyad en Aéronefs Militai...

Faute de nouvelles commandes pour l'A400M, Airbus sera contraint de fermer fin 2028 sa chaîne d'assemblage installée à Séville en Espagne. Le constructeur a besoin d'une cadence de production de huit ...

Lockheed Martin se retire du programme UJTS, bouleversant la compétition pour l'entraînement des pilotes de la Navy.

Douze accidents depuis 2018—États-Unis, Japon, Royaume-Uni, ROK—pointent les limites de fiabilité, de maintenance et de coût du programme F-35.

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Aviation News – Archer Aviation and Korean Air have partnered to adapt Archer’s Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for military applications, anticipating strong interest from South Korea’s defense procurement agency. The collaboration seeks to convert the proven commercial airframe into a versatile platform for defense forces seeking rapid, low-emission tactical mobility. ​Under the agreement confirmed in August 2026, Korean Air will oversee local aircraft modifications, military system integration, and flight operations tailored to South Korean defense standards.

Aviation News – South Korea has officially completed the KF-21 Boramae flight test program after 1,600 sorties, clearing the way for deliveries to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) starting in 2026 and advancing development toward Block 2 capability. The milestone marks a critical step in South Korea’s drive to field an indigenous fighter and strengthen national airpower while reducing reliance on foreign platforms.

Aviation News – Dassault Aviation increased aircraft deliveries in 2025, handing over more Rafale fighter jets and Falcon business aircraft, underlining steady global demand. The performance matters as defense and business aviation markets continue to rely on long-term backlog strength amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty. In 2025, Dassault delivered 26 Rafale aircraft, including 15 for export customers and 11 for France, compared with 21 deliveries in 2024.

Aviation News – Textron Aviation and autonomous flight developer Merlin have unveiled the Cessna SkyCourier UX, a pilotless aircraft concept designed to transport military supplies when conventional routes become too dangerous or unavailable. The aircraft combines the proven twin-engine turboprop platform with Merlin Pilot autonomous flight technology, including autonomous takeoff and landing. The SkyCourier UX was introduced on September 14, 2026, during the Air & Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.

Aviation News – The Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) has officially accepted the development model and the first two Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance and intervention aircraft. This milestone delivery marks a major operational advancement for the French Navy under the flagship AVSIMAR program. Launched in 2020, the AVSIMAR program establishes a comprehensive fleet renewal strategy that will see a total of twelve aircraft delivered to French forces by 2031.

AviationNews – The first high-quality images of China's new four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft, designated the Shaanxi Y-15, have surfaced online during its ongoing flight test campaign. This secretive tactical airlifter is designed to significantly enhance the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) logistics capabilities, precisely bridging the payload gap between medium and heavy strategic transports. Developed by the Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation (SAC), the Y-15—previously referred to by analysts as the Y-30—first took to the skies in December 2025 near Xi'an.

China's J-20 Mighty Dragon appears in Iran: a bold symbolic challenge to US buildup or the start of stealth fighter exports? Explore the geopolitical

Le F-35, chasseur furtif américain, est autant l'objet de discussions sur ses performances que sur son poids géopolitique. En Europe, deux...-Défense

Douze accidents depuis 2018—États-Unis, Japon, Royaume-Uni, ROK—pointent les limites de fiabilité, de maintenance et de coût du programme F-35.

The Southern Maryland Navy Alliance told St. Mary's County commissioners it is pushing state and federal partners to protect and expand aviation test, systems-integration and workforce programs tied to Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The alliance urged investment in facilities, workforce apprenticeships and streamlined acquisition to keep local‑s

Lockheed Martin se retire du programme UJTS, bouleversant la compétition pour l'entraînement des pilotes de la Navy.

Le F-35, chasseur furtif américain, est autant l'objet de discussions sur ses performances que sur son poids géopolitique. En Europe, deux...-Défense

Aviation News – The NATO Helicopter Management Agency has awarded a contract to NHIndustries to begin a major upgrade study for the NH90 helicopter, aiming to enhance performance, connectivity, and future combat integration. The contract, signed by the NATO agency NAHEMA and NHIndustries—a consortium of Airbus, Leonardo, and GKN Aerospace—marks the official launch of the NH90 Block 2 architecture study. The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to modernize the widely used military helicopter platform and ensure it remains operationally relevant for decades.

Aviation News – The Indonesian Air Force has ordered 12 PC-24 jets and 24 PC-21 trainer aircraft from Pilatus during the Singapore Airshow, marking a significant expansion of its pilot training capabilities. The aircraft were acquired through broker E-system Solution FZ, the same intermediary previously used in Indonesia’s M-346FA fighter trainer procurement. The PC-24 jets will primarily be used to train pilots who operate the air force’s liaison and VIP transport fleet, while the PC-21 advanced trainers are expected to gradually replace the aging KT-1 trainer aircraft, which first entered Indonesian service in 2003.