US Air Force Outlines Need for 1509 Combat Ready Fighter Jets by 2035 in New Congressional Report
Washington, DC. October 22 – The United States Air Force needs 1,509 combat-ready fighter jets by 2035 for a moderate-risk operational profile, according to a new report sent to Congress.…
US Navy Controls MQ-25A Stingray Drone from Aircraft Carrier Over 2100 Miles via Satellite Link
Washington, DC. October 22 – The US Navy established a 2,100-mile satellite control link with the MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial refueling drone from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. During…
Japan Scrambles Jets as Chinese Drones Cross Island Airspace
Tokyo, October 22 – Japan recently scrambled fighter jets after multiple Chinese military aircraft and drones traversed international airspace situated between Japanese islands toward the Pacific Ocean. According to Japan’s…
Egyptian C-130 Aircraft Tracked Over Saudi Arabia Amid Support Pledges and Unverified Landing Claims
Cairo, October 21 – On October 18, 2026, two Egyptian Air Force C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft, registered SU-BAI and SU-BEW, entered Saudi Arabian airspace according to Flightradar24 tracking data.…
UK RAF Typhoons Deploy for Defensive Missions Protecting Saudi Airspace from Houthi Attacks
London, October 21 – Britain will carry out defensive air missions over Saudi Arabia using Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets, the Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday. These RAF…
Trump Ends Bombardier Ban to Safeguard Kansas Aerospace Jobs
Washington, DC. October 21 – President Donald Trump has dropped threats against Canadian jet maker Bombardier, citing protection of US jobs in Kansas. The move reverses earlier plans to ban…
FINANCE | AirAsia Shares Plunge to Four-Year Low After Malaysia Rules Out Financial Support
Kuala Lumpur, October 21 – AirAsia Group shares fell sharply on Tuesday after Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the government has not agreed to any financial support for the…
FAA Approves Boeing 737 MAX 10, Enabling Long-Delayed Aircraft Deliveries
Everett, October 21 – The Federal Aviation Administration certified Boeing‘s 737 MAX 10 on Tuesday, clearing the way for deliveries of the largest version of its best-selling airplane. This FAA…
ICYMI: Aero-News Journal’s Most-Read Stories This Week – October 12-18, 2026
ICYMI: Aero-News Journal’s Most-Read Stories This Week – October 12-18, 2026 by Aero-News Journal Read on Substack
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MQ-28 Ghost Bat Loyal Wingman Advances Autonomous Air Combat Teaming
October 20 – The MQ-28 Ghost Bat stands as a pivotal collaborative combat aircraft reshaping modern air combat through its loyal wingman role. Developed by Boeing Defence Australia in partnership…