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U.S. Central Command opens combined Middle East air defence operations cell in Qatar
U.S. Central Command and regional partners have opened a new coordination cell at Al Udeid Air Base to strengthen integrated air and missile defence.
Lockheed Martin completes first NGSRI flight test, advancing potential Stinger air defence missile replacement
Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the first flight test of its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor, a potential replacement for the Stinger missile.
South Korea completes KF-21 Boramae flight test programme ahead of schedule, paving way for deliveries
Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced the completion of the research and test programme for the multirole KAI KF-21 Boramae combat aircraft.
EDGE Group and Indra agree to create new loitering munitions manufacturing company in Spain
EDGE Group and Indra Group have agreed to establish a new defence manufacturing company in Spain focused on loitering munitions and smart weapons for Spanish and European defence programmes.
Sweden to invest more than SEK 5.3 billion in drones and satellites to boost armed forces capabilities
The Swedish Government has decided to invest more than SEK 5.3 billion to enhance unmanned systems and space capabilities for the Swedish Armed Forces.
Matthieu Louvot appointed Airbus Helicopters CEO from April 2026 as Bruno Even steps down after eight years
Airbus SE has appointed Matthieu Louvot as Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Helicopters with effect from 1 April 2026. He will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury and join the company’s Executive Committee.
U.S. Navy advances collaborative combat aircraft with AI-enabled autonomous manned-unmanned flight test
The U.S. Navy has completed a second successful demonstration advancing multi-platform coordination of autonomous systems as part of its work on future Collaborative Combat Aircraft.