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Denmark selects SAMP/T NG air defence system with Thales radar to strengthen national and NATO airspace protection
Thales announced that Denmark has selected the SAMP/T NG ground-based air defence system to enhance protection of its airspace.
HYDIS programme advances concept phase for European interceptor to counter hypersonic and ballistic missile threats
MBDA and its partners have advanced the concept phase of the European Hypersonic Defence Interceptor System (HYDIS), aimed at countering hypersonic and medium-range ballistic missile threats.
U.S. Air Force delays A-10 Thunderbolt II retirement to 2030 as aircraft remains active in Middle East combat operations
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced the move on social media, noting it was made in consultation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The announcement signals a pause in the service’s long-standing effort to phase out the close air support aircraft. Troy Meink said: “This preserves combat power as the Defense Industrial Base works to…
Indra Group USA opens Kansas manufacturing hub to produce FAA radar systems and expand U.S. workforce
Indra Group has inaugurated a new manufacturing center in Olathe, Kansas, marking a major expansion of its U.S. operations.
Echodyne selected as radar provider for Trust Automation’s U.S. Air Force counter-UAS engineering contract
Echodyne has been selected as a primary radar provider for a U.S. Air Force counter-unmanned aerial system program led by Trust Automation.
U.S. Navy to select builder of next-generation F/A-XX carrier fighter in August, Chief of Naval Operations confirms
The U.S. Navy expects to select the builder of its next-generation carrier-based fighter aircraft in August, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle announced on Monday.
U.S. Navy demonstrates long-range JDAM capability, advancing affordable standoff strike options for carrier air wings
The U.S. Navy has completed successful demonstration flights of the Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range variant, marking progress in developing extended-range strike capabilities.