Finland joins NATO’s Airbus A330 MRTT multinational tanker fleet as programme expands to nine participating European nations
Finland has officially joined the Multinational MRTT Fleet, NATO announced alongside the launch of the A400M multinational initiative.
NATO allies launch Airbus A400M multinational fleet project to address European strategic airlift gaps and expand air mobility cooperation
The governments of Belgium, Croatia, France, Poland, Spain, Türkiye and the United Kingdom have launched a NATO High Visibility Project for the Airbus A400M.
Lockheed Martin and NATO allies advance European PAC-3 missile maintenance facility to strengthen air and missile defense readiness
Lockheed Martin said it welcomed a commitment by the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden to explore a dedicated PAC-3 Missile Maintenance Facility in Europe.
NATO selects Saab’s GlobalEye for future airborne early warning fleet as Alliance opens talks on up to ten systems
“We are honoured and proud to support NATO in its next-generation AEW&C capability,” said Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
Zelenskyy says U.S. Patriot production licences could help Ukraine address shortage of ballistic missile interceptors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine could produce Patriot air defence weapons under U.S. licence after an attack on Kyiv conducted by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation during the night of 5 to 6 July.
First Czech Embraer C-390 Millennium arrives in Prague to expand military airlift and support mission capabilities
The first Embraer C-390 Millennium medium transport aircraft for the Czech Republic has arrived in Prague after delivery by the Brazilian manufacturer.
Germany to build additional Arrow 3 missile defence site in Bavaria as part of expanding ballistic missile shield
Germany has taken another step in building its defence system against ballistic missiles, with another Arrow 3 site confirmed for the Kaufbeuren area in Bavaria.
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv exposes Ukraine’s shortage of Patriot interceptors against ballistic missile threats
Russian forces carried out a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv during the night of 5 to 6 July 2026, using hundreds of drones and several types of missiles.
Lockheed Martin Australia starts AUD$85.9 million Air Power Precinct to support IAMD and F-35 sustainment in Hunter region
Lockheed Martin Australia has marked the start of construction on a new AUD$85.9 million Air Power Precinct in the Hunter region.
Anduril Industries and PGZ to produce Barracuda-500M cruise missiles in Poland
The companies said the long-range precision weapon was designed for mass production at a significantly lower cost than traditional precision strike weapons.
UK F-35 jets conduct NATO air policing from HMS Prince of Wales in first for a European aircraft carrier
Britain’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is operating under NATO command off Iceland to support the defence of Europe and the North Atlantic.
Zelenskyy urges allies to send more interceptor missiles after Russian ballistic missile barrage leaves Kyiv with casualties
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s air defences failed to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles during a major attack on Kyiv because of insufficient supplies of interceptor missiles.