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NASA X-59 flies supersonic for first time as quiet supersonic aircraft moves toward mission-condition testing [VIDEO]
NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time on June 5, marking a major milestone for the programme.
U.S. Air Force deploys F-35 fifth-generation fighters to Finland for NATO Ramstein Flag 2026 exercise
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft and Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England, have arrived in Pirkkala, Finland, for Ramstein Flag 2026.
IAI to showcase next-generation defense systems at ILA Berlin 2026 as Germany-Israel cooperation expands
Israel Aerospace Industries will present its latest operationally proven technologies and unveil new systems at ILA Berlin 2026.
U.S. State Department approves potential $842 million Danish purchase of AGM-158 JASSM-ER cruise missiles
The U.S. State Department has approved Denmark’s request for a possible purchase of Lockheed Martin AGM-158 JASSM-ER cruise missiles.
ASELSAN demonstrates layered Drone Defence System against mini and micro UAV threats in live Ankara scenario
ASELSAN has demonstrated its integrated Drone Defence System in a live counter-UAV scenario in Ankara.
MBDA completes second MICA NG development firing from Rafale in supersonic flight configuration at DGA site
MBDA has completed the second development firing of a MICA NG air-to-air missile from a Rafale fighter aircraft.
Ukraine says air defences improved interception rates in May despite record levels of Russian drone and missile attacks
Ukraine’s air defences improved their effectiveness against drones and missiles in May despite an increase in the intensity of enemy aerial attacks, the Ministry of Defence said.
U.S. Department of War signs $241 million contract with Kongsberg for second production batch of JSM missiles
The U.S. Department of War has signed another contract with Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for the purchase of a second production batch of AGM-184 Joint Strike Missile weapons.
RAF and Romanian Air Force maintain joint NATO air defence readiness on eastern flank under Operation BILOXI
Royal Air Force personnel deployed to Romania under Operation BILOXI are supporting NATO’s 24-hour enhanced Air Policing mission.
NATO’s Eastern Sentry strengthens air defence posture on Eastern Flank through multi-domain integration
NATO said its Eastern Sentry initiative is strengthening the Alliance’s air defence posture along the Eastern Flank.
U.S. Central Command says forces intercepted Iranian missiles and drones targeting Gulf region and Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf neighbors on June 5, U.S. Central Command said.
Thales RapidDestroyer directed energy weapon neutralises 80 drones during UK counter-swarm trials
Thales in the UK has announced further successful trials of RapidDestroyer, a radio frequency directed energy weapon designed to counter drone swarms.