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L3Harris details AERIS AEW&C aircraft concept as air forces seek faster, interoperable solutions for evolving threats
L3Harris Technologies said airborne early warning and control capabilities are becoming increasingly critical as air and missile threats grow faster and more complex.
Royal Air Force deploys joint UK-Qatar Typhoon squadron to Gulf region as part of defence assurance agreement
The Royal Air Force’s joint Typhoon unit with Qatar, 12 Squadron, has deployed to the Gulf region for defensive purposes amid regional tensions.
Gentex PURSUIT helmet selected by U.S. Navy as next generation fixed wing aircrew system
Gentex Corporation announced that its PURSUIT Helmet System has been selected by the U.S. Naval Aircrew Systems program office (PMA-202) as the Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet.
Athena counter-UAS system achieves IOC, strengthening United States air defense over the National Capital Region
After seven years of development, the Athena Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System integration kit has reached initial operating capability, strengthening air defense over the United States National Capital Region.
Swiss auditors flag delays and rising costs in F-35 Lightning II airfield infrastructure projects
Converting Swiss military airfields to support the future fleet of F-35 fighter jets is behind schedule and over budget, according to a report by federal auditors cited by swissinfo.ch.
Norway delivers additional NASAMS missiles to support Ukraine against Russian air attacks
The Norwegian Armed Forces have recently delivered a significant number of air defence missiles to Ukraine to ensure that the Norwegian-developed NASAMS system can continue to protect the country.
United States: Congress proposes billions more for E-7 Wedgetail and F-47 sixth-generation gighter programs
Congress is considering adding major funding increases for Air Force programs in the fiscal 2026 appropriations bill released on January 20, including $900 million to preserve the E-7 airborne early warning and control aircraft and $500 million for the F-47 Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter.