Airbus-led team launches Spain’s new SAETA II combat training programme to replace ageing F-5 aircraft fleet
Airbus and a group of Spanish defence firms have unveiled the industrial programme behind Spain’s new Integrated Combat Training System.
Lockheed Martin completes UK’s initial F-35B deliveries as Britain reaffirms plans for 138-aircraft fleet
Lockheed Martin has delivered the 46th, 47th and 48th F-35B Lightning II aircraft to the United Kingdom, completing the country’s initial procurement phase and marking a milestone in the long-running programme.
U.S. Air Force underscores E-3 Sentry’s critical command-and-control role during Red Flag-Alaska exercise
The Air Force said the E-3 creates a comprehensive real-time operational picture by detecting, identifying and tracking movements across the airspace.
Castelion wins $105 million U.S. Navy contract to integrate Blackbeard hypersonic weapon on F/A-18 by 2027
Castelion has received a $105 million contract from the U.S. Navy to continue integrating its Blackbeard onto the F/A-18 Super Hornet and move the system toward early operational capability in 2027.
Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned win $15.5 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for autonomous cargo helicopter
Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned have secured a $15.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to advance an autonomous aerial logistics platform.
Elbit Systems opens new drone facility in Romania as Watchkeeper XR expands company’s European footprint
Elbit Systems has opened a new unmanned aerial systems facility in Chitila, Romania, expanding its manufacturing presence in Europe and deepening its partnership with the country’s defence industry.
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works system supports first MQ-25A flight as Boeing and U.S. Navy advance carrier drone programme
Lockheed Martin announced that its Skunk Works MDCX command-and-control platform supported the first flight of the MQ-25A Stingray, as Boeing and the U.S. Navy advanced development of carrier-based unmanned aviation capabilities.
Ukraine and Norway launch joint drone production programme with first deliveries expected this summer
Ukraine and Norway have launched their first joint production programme for Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles, with several thousand medium-range strike drones set to be manufactured in Norway for delivery to Ukrainian forces.
L3Harris highlights low-band electronic warfare capabilities for U.S. Navy’s next-generation jammer program
L3Harris Technologies outlined the growing importance of low-band electronic warfare as modern militaries face increasingly advanced radar threats capable of detecting aircraft at longer ranges.
U.S. Navy: MQ-25A Stingray completes first flight test, advancing carrier-based unmanned refueling capability
The U.S. Navy announced that the MQ-25A Stingray completed its first test flight on April 25, marking a major milestone in the development of carrier-based unmanned aviation.
Boeing completes first fully autonomous CH-47F Chinook landing test as U.S. Army advances automated flight capability
Boeing has completed the first fully automated approach and landing of a CH-47F Chinook during recent flight tests of new software developed for the U.S. Army.
Lockheed Martin wins $177.5 million contract for three F-35 jets to support Block 4 testing program
The U.S. Department of War announced on April 23 that it had awarded Lockheed Martin a $177.5 million contract to deliver three additional F-35 Lightning II jets for research and development activities.
