World’s longest-range aircraft, Airbus A350-1000ULR, completes first flight ahead of Qantas Project Sunrise
Airbus said the A350-1000ULR, described as the world’s longest-range aircraft, has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France.
Saab presents first Gripen F two-seat fighter developed with Brazilian industry for the Brazilian Air Force
Saab presented the first Gripen F fighter for the Brazilian Air Force on 2 June during a rollout ceremony at its facilities in Linköping, Sweden.
First operational F-35B Lightning II aircraft begin TR-3 upgrade work at Fleet Readiness Center East
The F-35 Joint Program Office and Fleet Readiness Center East have begun converting the first two operational F-35B Lightning II aircraft from Technology Refresh 2 to the advanced Technology Refresh 3 configuration.
Sweden receives two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for VIP transport as military aviation modernisation continues
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, has reported the delivery of two Bombardier Global 6500 business jets to the Swedish Air Force.
Lockheed Martin secures more than $1 billion in defense contracts to support F-35 fleet upgrades and supply chain reliability
Lockheed Martin has secured several defense contracts worth more than $1 billion, or about 860 million euros, to strengthen air combat capabilities.
WB Group secures major Polish contracts for reconnaissance-strike unmanned systems under EU SAFE funding
Poland’s Armament Agency has signed three contracts with WB Group for the delivery of new reconnaissance-strike unmanned systems.
Boeing validates MQ-28 Ghost Bat stealth performance as Collaborative Combat Aircraft advances testing
Boeing said it has validated stealth performance for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft, adding another advanced capability to the platform.
Saab to supply Sweden with ground-based air defence sensors and command systems for army brigades
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for sensors and command-and-control systems for a ground-based air defence solution.
Swiss F/A-18C/D Super Hornet fleet’s useful life extended to ensure air operations until F-35A introduction in early 2030s
The useful life extension work for the Swiss Air Force’s F/A-18C/D combat aircraft has been completed, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse said.
Canada weighs buying about 60 Saab Gripen fighters as it considers reducing planned F-35 fleet to 30 aircraft
Canada is considering the purchase of about 60 Swedish Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets instead of most of the 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth aircraft it had previously planned to acquire.
Lockheed Martin opens Alabama missile facility to support Next Generation Interceptor production for U.S. Missile Defense Agency
Lockheed Martin has opened a new 88,000-square-foot missile assembly facility in Courtland, Alabama, to support production of the Next Generation Interceptor for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.
Pentagon plans major THAAD and Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptor purchases to strengthen Indo-Pacific missile defence
The Pentagon plans to buy thousands of THAAD and Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptors in the fiscal 2027 budget to strengthen missile defence in the Indo-Pacific.