Ukraine prepares to receive its first 16 Gripen fighters from Sweden in early 2027
Ukraine and Sweden are continuing preparations for Gripen fighter deliveries, with Ukrainian Defence Minister Evgeniy Khmara identifying Russian glide-bomb carriers as a priority target for the aircraft.
Denmark to arm F-35 fighters with Kongsberg Joint Strike Missile to reach deep into enemy territory
Denmark plans to buy Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for its F-35 fighters as part of a wider purchase of long-range precision weapons.
U.S. Air Force projects larger F-35 role in expanded fighter fleet of 1,509 combat-coded aircraft by 2035
The F-35A could account for roughly 40% of the U.S. Air Force’s fighter fleet by 2035, up from about 30% today, according to estimates outlined by Lt. Gen. David Tabor.
Boeing says Apache upgrades will improve battlefield data sharing and support integration of new autonomous capabilities
Boeing has demonstrated how the AH-64E Apache can exchange data with the U.S. Army’s future command-and-control network, linking information in the cockpit with the wider force.
L3Harris delivers more than 1,000 display and memory systems each for F-35 TR3 upgrades
L3Harris has delivered more than 1,000 units each of two components for the F-35’s Technology Refresh 3 upgrade.
Lockheed Martin awarded $19 million for F-35 modifications tailored to an undisclosed export customer, with work due by 2030
Lockheed Martin has received a $19 million contract to continue work on F-35 Lightning II modifications for an undisclosed export customer.
L3Harris and U.S. Army test Red Wolf launch from MH-60 helicopter, paving way for long-range strike capability on Black Hawks
L3Harris Technologies and the U.S. Army have completed the first flight demonstration of a Red Wolf air-launched effect from an MH-60 helicopter.
Tupolev chief says Russia rebuilt Tu-160M bomber supply chains and modernised 80% of systems and equipment to resume production
Russia rebuilt supply chains and upgraded factories to restart production of the Tu-160M strategic bomber, Tupolev chief executive Yuri Abrosimov said.
U.S. Air Force says F-22 pilot directed Anduril YFQ-44A Fury through flight maneuvers and simulated combat tasks in airborne test
The test examined how a fighter pilot can issue tactical instructions to an uncrewed aircraft whose onboard software executes them.
Operational F-15EX Eagle II fighters drop live JDAM bombs for first time during Weapons Instructor Course support at Nellis
Operational F-15EX Eagle II fighters have dropped live JDAM bombs for the first time while supporting the U.S. Air Force’s Weapons Instructor Course at Nellis Air Force Base.
Lockheed Martin hands over first C-130J-30 to U.S. Navy for conversion into E-130J Phoenix II to support nuclear fleet communications
The U.S. Navy has received the first C-130J-30 Super Hercules for conversion into the E-130J Phoenix II, its next-generation airborne nuclear communications aircraft.
Millog signs agreement with Lockheed Martin to maintain F-35 ground support equipment for Finland and other partner nations
Millog has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin to maintain, repair, overhaul and upgrade F-35 ground support equipment.