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Airbus prepares Kratos Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft for first flight with European mission system for German Air Force
Airbus is preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft based on the Kratos Valkyrie platform for their first flight equipped with a European mission system.

Polish Armed Forces expand air defence capability with training for AS3 MEROPS uncrewed combat platforms
The Polish Armed Forces have begun further steps to strengthen their capability to counter aerial threats through the deployment of AS3 MEROPS uncrewed combat platforms.

Indra Group and Diehl Defence agree to develop ground-based air and missile defence systems for Spain and Europe
Indra Group and Diehl Defence have signed an agreement to jointly promote the development and production of air and missile defence systems aimed at strengthening Europe’s industrial base and technological sovereignty.

Swedish Air Force completes first NATO Icelandic Air Policing mission with Gripen fighters in historic Arctic deployment
The Swedish Air Force has successfully completed its deployment to KeflavÃk Air Base in Iceland, where JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft conducted NATO’s Icelandic Air Policing mission under the Alliance’s Arctic Sentry activities.

U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashes in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM confirms
A U.S. military KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Honeywell Aerospace launches HON6000 turbofan engine to power Collaborative Combat Aircraft and next-generation uncrewed platforms
Honeywell Aerospace has introduced the HON6000 high-performance turbofan engine designed to power Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) and other uncrewed platforms.

Orqa secures €12.7 million Series A funding to expand global drone production and scale Global Manufacturing Partnership Program
Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa has raised €12.7 million in a Series A funding round led by Expeditions, an early-stage investor focused on European security.




