General Atomics AeroTec Systems unveils Do228 NXT as new-generation aircraft built in Germany for multirole missions
General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH has unveiled the Do228 NXT, the next generation of the Dornier 228 aircraft, during an official roll-out ceremony in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany.
General Atomics expands Dutch technology partnerships with new investments in six companies through Blue Magic initiative
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has announced new investments in six Netherlands-based technology companies through its Blue Magic Netherlands venturing initiative.
Germany and France move to end joint FCAS fighter project while keeping wider European system-of-systems work
Germany and France have decided to end work on the joint fighter aircraft element of the Future Combat Air System programme, a German government official confirmed.
U.S. Department of State approves possible $1.98 billion Anduril counter-drone systems sale to Kuwait under Foreign Military Sale
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for counter-unmanned aerial systems platforms and related equipment.
iRocket secures U.S. Army contract to expand Hydra-70 guided rocket production for counter-drone missions
Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc., known as iRocket, said it has been selected for a U.S. Army Hydra-70 Guided Rocket Components contract.
Finland hosts NATO-led LCI-X counter-UAS testing events to assess new drone detection and defeat technologies
Finland is hosting a series of counter-UAS testing events linked to NATO Allied Command Transformation’s Layered Counter-UAS Initiative, known as LCI-X.
Ukraine scales autonomous interceptor drones able to engage Shahed-type UAVs after combat tests in Kharkiv region
Ukraine is scaling up next-generation interceptor drones to strengthen the protection of its airspace.
RTX invests $100 million in Rhode Island to expand LTAMDS radar testing and Patriot GEM-T production capacity
Raytheon, an RTX business, is investing $100 million to expand its facility in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Palladyne AI and IAI partner to manufacture and market combat-proven loitering munitions for U.S. Department of War
Palladyne AI and Israel Aerospace Industries have formed a strategic partnership to manufacture, integrate and market IAI’s HARPY, HAROP and Mini HARPY loitering munition systems to the U.S. Department of War.
Ukraine says 30 companies have joined private air defence initiative to counter UAV threats under Air Force command
Thirty companies have joined Ukraine’s pilot project to integrate the private sector into the country’s air defence system, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine said.
Airbus introduces U145 uncrewed H145 helicopter variant for autonomous cargo and multi-mission operations
Airbus Helicopters has introduced an uncrewed version of its H145 helicopter, designated U145, at the ILA Berlin airshow.
Rheinmetall to showcase air defence, space reconnaissance, drones and F-35 production at ILA Berlin 2026
The International Aerospace Exhibition will take place from 10 to 14 June at the exhibition grounds at BER airport in Schönefeld.



