Northrop Grumman, U.S. Navy and RAAF integrate MQ-4C Triton into Australia’s Indo-Pacific maritime surveillance operations
The effort combines the unmanned aircraft’s long endurance and sensor capabilities with Australian personnel, infrastructure and integration with the P-8A Poseidon.
Lockheed Martin expands AI-driven military logistics from F-35 to F-22, F-16 and C-130 fleets to strengthen aircraft readiness
Lockheed Martin is shifting away from logistics models based primarily on historic flight hours and static usage metrics.
Heart Aerospace flies 25,000-pound electric aircraft, targeting lower U.S. regional airline costs with 30-seat ES-30 service by 2031
Heart Aerospace has completed the first flight of its full-scale X1 demonstrator, which the company said is the largest battery-electric aircraft ever flown.
Embraer considers third C-390 Millennium assembly line in U.S. to support military airlift campaign and raise global output
Embraer is considering a C-390 military transport aircraft assembly line in the United States, a move that would expand the programme’s industrial footprint and increase production beyond the company’s planned capacity in Brazil.
U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 tanker drone faces 2029 operational delay and congressional scrutiny over rising costs and production risks
The U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray tanker drone is now expected to become operational in 2029, four years later than originally planned.
Australia completes first flight of domestically designed solid rocket motor, advancing sovereign tactical missile propulsion capability
Australia has completed the first successful flight test of a fully domestically designed and manufactured advanced solid rocket motor, advancing efforts to establish a sovereign guided weapons capability.
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighters sustain constant airpower from Kadena, showcasing forward combat readiness across the Indo-Pacific
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors sustained continuous flying operations from Kadena Air Base in Japan during a three-day readiness test focused on maintaining combat power during a contingency.
Boeing tests Ultra Low-Cost Seeker for use across missile defense, direct attack and cruise missile weapons portfolios
Boeing is evaluating the technology for use across its integrated air and missile defense, direct attack and cruise missile portfolios.
Boeing and PGZ sign offset agreements to develop domestic maintenance and sustainment support for Poland’s 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters
The industrial framework is intended to support Poland’s future fleet for decades and reduce its reliance on overseas support.
Collins Aerospace to modernize U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook avionics under $472 million award, supporting long-term fleet sustainment
Collins Aerospace has won a U.S. Army contract worth up to $472 million to support modernization and sustainment of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet.
NATO RQ-4D Phoenix delivers persistent ISR across High North and North Atlantic during Neptune Strike 26-3 operations
NATO’s RQ-4D Phoenix provided persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance coverage across the High North and North Atlantic during Neptune Strike 26-3.
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.