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U.S. Air Force deploys first permanently assigned F-35A Lightning II fighters to Misawa Air Base in Japan

U.S. Air Force deploys first permanently assigned F-35A Lightning II fighters to Misawa Air Base in Japan

The U.S. Air Force marked the arrival of its first permanently assigned F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Misawa Air Base on April 24.

Airbus-led team launches Spain’s new SAETA II combat training programme to replace ageing F-5 aircraft fleet

Airbus-led team launches Spain’s new SAETA II combat training programme to replace ageing F-5 aircraft fleet

Airbus and a group of Spanish defence firms have unveiled the industrial programme behind Spain’s new Integrated Combat Training System.

Lockheed Martin completes UK’s initial F-35B deliveries as Britain reaffirms plans for 138-aircraft fleet

Lockheed Martin completes UK’s initial F-35B deliveries as Britain reaffirms plans for 138-aircraft fleet

Lockheed Martin has delivered the 46th, 47th and 48th F-35B Lightning II aircraft to the United Kingdom, completing the country’s initial procurement phase and marking a milestone in the long-running programme.

U.S. Air Force underscores E-3 Sentry’s critical command-and-control role during Red Flag-Alaska exercise

U.S. Air Force underscores E-3 Sentry’s critical command-and-control role during Red Flag-Alaska exercise

The Air Force said the E-3 creates a comprehensive real-time operational picture by detecting, identifying and tracking movements across the airspace.

Castelion wins $105 million U.S. Navy contract to integrate Blackbeard hypersonic weapon on F/A-18 by 2027

Castelion wins $105 million U.S. Navy contract to integrate Blackbeard hypersonic weapon on F/A-18 by 2027

Castelion has received a $105 million contract from the U.S. Navy to continue integrating its Blackbeard onto the F/A-18 Super Hornet and move the system toward early operational capability in 2027.

Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned win $15.5 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for autonomous cargo helicopter

Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned win $15.5 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for autonomous cargo helicopter

Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned have secured a $15.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to advance an autonomous aerial logistics platform.

Elbit Systems opens new drone facility in Romania as Watchkeeper XR expands company’s European footprint

Elbit Systems opens new drone facility in Romania as Watchkeeper XR expands company’s European footprint

Elbit Systems has opened a new unmanned aerial systems facility in Chitila, Romania, expanding its manufacturing presence in Europe and deepening its partnership with the country’s defence industry.