Airbus flies first German Eurofighter Tranche 4 as Quadriga programme moves toward Luftwaffe deliveries
Airbus Defence and Space said the first Eurofighter Tranche 4 built for Germany under the Quadriga programme completed its maiden flight on 14 July.
Patria begins F-35 forward fuselage production in Finland under long-term role in Lockheed Martin global supply chain
Patria has begun work on F-35 fighter forward fuselages, landing gear doors and F135 engine assembly in Finland after a long preparation phase.
U.S. Air Force live-fire test of Anduril YFQ-44A CCA advances semi-autonomous fighter drone program with AIM-120 launch
“This live-fire test is an important next step in the development of Collaborative Combat Aircraft,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach.
Northrop Grumman and Airbus sign agreement to support planned MQ-4C Triton expansion for NATO ISR Force
Northrop Grumman said the planned partnerships build on more than a decade of cooperation around NATO’s current RQ-4D Phoenix fleet.
Raytheon’s NGSRI missile demonstration marks key step in U.S. Army effort to replace Stinger air defence system
The Army’s NGSRI program is intended to field a short-range missile that can be launched from either a vehicle or a shoulder-fired system.
NATO ISR Force supports Belgian MQ-9B deployment to Sigonella during Alliance maritime surveillance missions
The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force supported the temporary deployment of a Belgian MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft to Italian Air Force Base Sigonella between April and July 2026.
Boeing delivers 35 military aircraft in second quarter of 2026 as Apache, Chinook and fighter shipments improve
Boeing delivered 35 military aircraft in the second quarter of 2026, according to preliminary production and delivery data published by the company.
Bombardier Defense Global 6500 selected for South Korea electronic warfare aircraft programme
Bombardier Defense said Korean Air has formalised the purchase of two Global 6500 aircraft for South Korea’s Electronic Warfare programme.
General Atomics Europe expands Nordholz site to strengthen Bundeswehr aviation sustainment and future MQ-9B SeaGuardian support
The Nordholz project forms part of General Atomics Europe’s long-term growth strategy.
Boeing passes AU$1 billion in export contracts to Australian suppliers under Global Supply Chain Program
Boeing said it has surpassed AU$1 billion in export contracts awarded to Australian suppliers since joining the Australian Government’s Global Supply Chain Program in 2007.
BAE Systems to unveil Project Intuity fighter pilot helmet demonstrator for future air platforms at Farnborough International Airshow
BAE Systems will present its next generation of fighter pilot helmet technology at Farnborough International Airshow, as the company looks to show how future cockpit systems could support increasingly complex air operations.
Helsing selects West Virginia for first U.S. factory to produce AI-enabled HX-2 strike drones at scale
The HX-2 is already combat-proven in Ukraine, where Helsing said thousands of systems have been deployed to the front lines.