Airbus Defence and Space revenue rises to €9.3 billion as A330 MRTT sales reach 91 and military aircraft deliveries advance
Airbus Defence and Space generated €9.3 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026, up from €5.1 billion a year earlier.
U.S. Army demonstrates Black Hawk air-launched effects and long-range precision munition at Project Convergence Capstone 6
The U.S. Army demonstrated an H-60M Black Hawk launching and controlling multiple air-launched effects during Project Convergence Capstone 6 in July.
Israel studies F-35-inspired stealth fighter and autonomous combat aircraft to reduce reliance on U.S. defense suppliers
Israel is examining a domestically developed stealth fighter inspired by the F-35, according to unofficial government sources.
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B crashes at MCAS Miramar after pilot ejects during San Diego flightline mishap
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego.
Israel tests IAI APUS 25 drone and AI system to detect wildfires within minutes and pinpoint ignition sites in real time
Israel has begun flight testing a drone-based artificial intelligence system designed to detect and locate wildfires within minutes of ignition.
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit wings receive Doolittle Award for record Operation Midnight Hammer strike and first GBU-57 combat use
The 509th Bomb Wing and Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing received the 2025 James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle Award.
RTX: Pratt & Whitney wins nearly $1.3 billion F135 sustainment contract for U.S. and allied F-35 fleets in fiscal 2026
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney has received a nearly $1.3 billion undefinitized contract for F135 engine spare parts.
Lockheed Martin CEO says F-35 production can hold at 156 jets a year as Pentagon and allied demand supports long-term growth
Lockheed Martin expects annual F-35 production to remain at 156 aircraft, Chief Executive Jim Taiclet said.
Northrop Grumman secures up to $1.8 billion U.S. contract for LITENING targeting pods, upgrades and support through 2035
The U.S. Department of War has signed a multiyear framework agreement with Northrop Grumman for AN/AAQ-28 LITENING targeting pods.
Bombardier defense growth helps lift backlog to $21.8 billion as cash flow and profitability strengthen in second quarter
Bombardier said defense activity helped lift its backlog to $21.8 billion during the second quarter of 2026.
Airbus delivers first NH90 Standard 2 special operations helicopter to France under 18-aircraft programme ending in 2029
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 helicopter to France’s Armament General Directorate.
U.S. Air Force certifies F-35 and F-15 fighter squadrons for combat operations during Combat Archer UK 2026 live-fire campaign
The U.S. Air Force certified two RAF Lakenheath fighter squadrons for combat operations during Combat Archer UK 2026.