Strategic deterrence: Air Force Global Strike Command launches unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on May 20 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time.
Shield AI selected to integrate Hivemind autonomy software into LUCAS one-way attack drone program
Shield AI has been selected by the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering to integrate its Hivemind autonomy software onto the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System, known as LUCAS.
U.S. Navy clears Boeing MQ-25A Stingray unmanned refuelling aircraft for low-rate production after first flight milestone
The U.S. Navy has cleared the MQ-25A Stingray unmanned refuelling aircraft to move into low-rate initial production after the programme received Milestone C approval.
GE Aerospace wins U.S. Air Force contract to advance GE426 engine for autonomous combat aircraft
GE Aerospace has received a U.S. Air Force contract to complete the preliminary design review for its GE426 engine in support of the service’s medium-thrust-class Autonomous Collaborative Platform effort.
Redwire wins multi-year NATO contract to supply Penguin Mk3 tactical uncrewed aircraft systems
Redwire Corporation has received a multi-year contract from an undisclosed NATO allied country to deliver Penguin Mk3 tactical uncrewed aerial systems.
Northrop Grumman delivers 1,000th SABR AESA radar system for fourth-generation aircraft modernisation
Northrop Grumman has delivered its 1,000th APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar, or SABR, system, marking a milestone in the company’s radar production for operational aircraft modernisation.
Romanian F-16 shoots down unmanned aircraft over Estonia during NATO Baltic Air Policing mission
Romania’s Ministry of Defence said on 19 May that one of its Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole combat aircraft shot down an unmanned aircraft over Estonian territory.
Northrop Grumman and local industry partner to explore IBCS-based air and missile defence solutions for Estonia
Northrop Grumman and TOCI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore cooperation on integrated air and missile defence systems for Estonia.
Air Force Special Operations Command highlights rapid deployment capability of OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft
Air Force Special Operations Command unveiled a rapid deployment capability for its OA-1K Skyraider II during the annual Special Operations Forces Week conference.
Origin Robotics signs framework agreement with Latvian Armed Forces for multi-year deliveries of BLAZE interceptor drones
Origin Robotics has secured a multi-year framework agreement with the Latvian Armed Forces for the continued supply of its BLAZE autonomous interceptor drone systems.
U.S. Department of State approves possible $236 million Joint Strike Missile sale to Belgium for F-35A fleet
The U.S. State Department has approved Belgium’s request for a possible purchase of AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles for its Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multirole combat aircraft.
U.S. Air Force adds GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb to MQ-9 Reaper fleet for long-range precision strike missions
Air Force Special Operations Command has added the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Weapon System to MQ-9 Reaper aircraft assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing.