Ukraine discusses licensed SCALP cruise missile production with France as Kyiv links long-range strike needs to future Rafale fleet
Ukraine is holding talks with France on obtaining a licence to produce SCALP air-launched cruise missiles.
Saab secures deal to produce 16 Gripen E multirole combat aircraft for Ukraine with deliveries due in 2029-2030
"I am deeply proud that Sweden and Saab can now enable the provision of Gripen E to Ukraine, bringing a world-class fighter that will transform the Ukrainian Air Force’s capability,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
Pratt & Whitney F119 engine surpasses one million flight hours powering F-22 Raptor as sustainment supports U.S. Air Force readiness
Pratt & Whitney said its F119 engine has surpassed one million engine flight hours powering the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
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.