F-15EX Eagle II returns to Kadena Air Base as U.S. Air Force prepares Japan fighter hub for long-term transition
The F-15EX Eagle II returned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on June 29, 2026, as the base prepares for its transition to the Air Force’s newest fighter.
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Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]
Israel’s Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have completed a comprehensive test series of the Iron Dome aerial defense system.
Kongsberg to deliver NASAMS air defense system to Kuwait under U.S. Foreign Military Sales contract with Raytheon support
The program has a value for Kongsberg of about $400 million.
UK commits more than £8 billion to GCAP fighter programme to advance next-generation air combat capability
The UK will invest more than £8 billion in the Global Combat Air Programme over the next four years as part of a wider Defence Investment Plan.
Orqa and Remote Robotic Systems launch Canadian drone, AI and counter-UAS production partnership to build sovereign capability
Croatian drone technology company Orqa and Canada’s Remote Robotic Systems have signed an exclusive partnership agreement to expand production of Orqa systems and components in Canada.
Weibel Scientific expands scalable radar platform as demand grows for air defence and Counter-UAS capabilities
Danish radar maker Weibel Scientific reported revenue of DKK 903 million for the 2025/26 financial year.
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber launches LRASM in live-fire sinking exercise to demonstrate Pacific maritime strike capability
The LRASM is an anti-ship missile designed to detect and destroy enemy ships at long ranges.
Boeing and U.S. Army use NGATS Pathfinder to speed AH-64E Apache maintenance and reduce aviation sustainment costs
Boeing and the U.S. Army have completed a 12-month operational maintenance exercise intended to improve AH-64E Apache readiness and reduce sustainment costs.
Northrop Grumman validates Sentinel ICBM hardware in acoustic test as next-generation strategic deterrent moves toward flight testing
Northrop Grumman said its Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile testing campaign is continuing to validate critical hardware for the United States’ next-generation strategic deterrent.
European Investment Bank commits €3 billion to Airbus to support Europe’s aerospace research, industrial base and technological edge
The European Investment Bank and Airbus have signed a first €1 billion loan to support research and development in the European aerospace sector.
Switzerland makes $617 million advance payment to United States for F-35A jets as wider defence purchases continue
Switzerland has paid an advance of CHF500 million, or $617 million, to the United States for the purchase of F-35A fighter jets.
Romania signs first contract for Rafael Spyder ground-based air defence systems
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has signed the first contract with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems under a framework agreement for SHORAD-VSHORAD air defence systems.