Greece has approved a new anti-drone, anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic defense system under the “Achilles Shield” project, marking a major step in its defense modernization drive.

The US military is preparing to accept new F-35s without the APG-85 radar due to delays in the system’s development, potentially limiting the aircrafts’ combat capability for a temporary period.

At World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh, KAAN, J-35A, KF-21 and F-35 appeared side by side. Chinese media highlighted Türkiye and South Korea’s stronger presence at the event.

The U.S. approved a $908 million sale of 120 JASSM-ER cruise missiles to the Netherlands, enhancing the strike capability of its F-35A fleet.

The U.S. approved the sale of 40 new F-16s and upgrades for Türkiye’s fleet, alongside 40 F-35s for Greece, linking the deal to Sweden’s NATO accession.

The Pentagon reported that TR-3 upgrades for F-35 jets are facing severe parts shortages and delays, pushing costs nearly $1 billion over budget.

The Pentagon has chosen Pratt & Whitney as the sole provider to upgrade F-35 engines, aiming to resolve overheating issues by 2029.