How the F-35A’s sensor fusion turns pilots into battle managers — and redefines what air superiority means
The Lockheed Martin F-35A is often described in terms of what it can hit — aircraft, ground vehicles, ships — with lethal precision while operating largely undetected by adversaries.
U.S. Department of State approves potential $1.96 billion sale of APKWS guided rockets to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. State Department has given the green light to a potential sale of 20,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets to Saudi Arabia, a deal that could be worth as much as $1.96 billion once finalised.
Embraer delivers first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft to Czech Air Force
The delivery came just 20 months after the Czech Republic signed its acquisition agreement with the Brazilian manufacturer.
Sikorsky pursues European production line for NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft programme
The NGRC programme is aimed at developing a medium-class, multi-role rotorcraft to replace medium multi-role helicopters now in service.
U.S. Air Force VENOM F-16 program advances to piloted flights and in-air autonomy testing under DARPA-backed effort
The U.S. Air Force has advanced its Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model, or VENOM, program to piloted flights and in-air autonomy testing at Eglin Air Force Base.
UK plans second CH-47 Chinook purchase to sustain Royal Air Force heavy-lift capability into 2060
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to buy additional CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, pointing to a further renewal of one of the Royal Air Force’s core air mobility fleets.
Kongsberg wins about $100 million U.S. Air Force order for more Joint Strike Missiles, with deliveries due by June 2030
Kongsberg has signed a contract to deliver additional Joint Strike Missiles to the U.S. Air Force, the Norwegian defense company said in a statement.
UK commits €300 million to Ukraine Gripen fighter jet squadron by 2029, linking air defence support with British defence jobs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a €300 million UK investment to help deliver Swedish Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, the government said in a statement.
L3Harris and Shield AI test autonomous electronic warfare aboard Green Wolf with DiSCO and Hivemind
L3Harris Technologies and Shield AI completed the first flight test integrating L3Harris’ Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations ecosystem with Shield AI’s Hivemind mission-autonomy software.
U.S. Air Force plans 11,200 JASSM and LRASM missiles in major Lockheed Martin long-range weapons production push
The U.S. Air Force is preparing to sharply increase planned purchases of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles and Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles, lifting projected production to as many as 11,200 weapons over five to seven years.
Airbus flies first German Eurofighter Tranche 4 as Quadriga programme moves toward Luftwaffe deliveries
Airbus Defence and Space said the first Eurofighter Tranche 4 built for Germany under the Quadriga programme completed its maiden flight on 14 July.
Patria begins F-35 forward fuselage production in Finland under long-term role in Lockheed Martin global supply chain
Patria has begun work on F-35 fighter forward fuselages, landing gear doors and F135 engine assembly in Finland after a long preparation phase.