India formally seeks role in France-led FCAS sixth-generation fighter programme after breakdown of Paris-Berlin partnership
India has begun formal efforts to join the France-led Future Combat Air System programme, positioning itself for a potential role in developing a sixth-generation combat aircraft.
Rheinmetall targets first cruise missile order in 2026, advances Destinus production plans citing battlefield demand in Ukraine
Rheinmetall aims to secure its first order for a new cruise missile by the end of 2026 while preparing initial production with Destinus.
B-2 Spirit stealth bomber fly 16-hour direct mission to Australia, flexing America’s global strike power in the Pacific
The B-2 remains the only aircraft in the U.S. Air Force's inventory built for that mission: penetrating contested, heavily defended airspace and striking targets that other aircraft cannot reach undetected.
Northrop Grumman CEO says B-2, B-21 highlight flying-wing technology while U.S. Air Force weighs faster Raider production, fleet above 100
Northrop Grumman is ramping up production of the B-21 Raider while the U.S. Air Force evaluates whether to accelerate output and expand the planned fleet beyond 100 aircraft.
Boeing and Rheinmetall pitch MQ-28 Ghost Bat to accelerate Germany’s CCA capability by 2029 through sovereign systems integration
Rheinmetall plans to establish independent system integration for the MQ-28 in Germany as the first step.
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers team up with F-22 Raptor fighters over Hawaii in demonstration of U.S. Pacific air power readiness
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor conducted integrated operations with two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers over Hawaii in July, the latest exercise in a rotating Bomber Task Force deployment designed to keep American air power ready across the Pacific.
Safran triples M88 engine deliveries in Rafale production push, sees potential 2026 cash upside from Indian fighter talks
Safran more than tripled deliveries of M88 fighter engines in the first half of 2026 as Rafale production accelerated.
French A330 MRTT refuels U.S. and U.K. RC-135s, opening access to more than 30 allied tankers for NATO and global ISR missions
A French A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Phénix refueled U.S. and British RC-135 aircraft over central France, marking the first such integration among the three nations within the RC-135 enterprise.
UK launches RAF advanced jet trainer procurement, with Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk positioned for competition ahead of 2030 Hawk exit
The UK Ministry of Defence has opened the procurement process for a new Royal Air Force advanced jet trainer, launching a technical dialogue with potential suppliers on 7 August.
F-22 Raptor demonstration team headlines Arctic Thunder Open House, showcasing U.S. air power at Alaska’s Northern frontier
The U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team opened the Arctic Thunder Open House on August 8, putting the service's premier air superiority fighter on display before crowds gathered at one of the military's most strategically significant Arctic installations.
Rolls-Royce CEO says NATO commitments involving MQ-4C Triton and GlobalEye support the company’s longer-term defence growth outlook
Rolls-Royce expects to benefit from defence commitments made at the recent NATO summit, with Chief Executive Tufan Erginbilgic specifically pointing to the MQ-4C Triton, GlobalEye and Saab.
Indian Air Force Rafales join Pitch Black in Australia, testing long-range deployment and coalition combat integration
The Indian Air Force deployed its Rafale fighters to Australia for the first time during Exercise Pitch Black.