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South Korea completes KF-21 Boramae flight test programme ahead of schedule, paving way for deliveries
Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced the completion of the research and test programme for the multirole KAI KF-21 Boramae combat aircraft.

EDGE Group and Indra agree to create new loitering munitions manufacturing company in Spain
EDGE Group and Indra Group have agreed to establish a new defence manufacturing company in Spain focused on loitering munitions and smart weapons for Spanish and European defence programmes.

Sweden to invest more than SEK 5.3 billion in drones and satellites to boost armed forces capabilities
The Swedish Government has decided to invest more than SEK 5.3 billion to enhance unmanned systems and space capabilities for the Swedish Armed Forces.

Matthieu Louvot appointed Airbus Helicopters CEO from April 2026 as Bruno Even steps down after eight years
Airbus SE has appointed Matthieu Louvot as Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Helicopters with effect from 1 April 2026. He will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury and join the company’s Executive Committee.

U.S. Navy advances collaborative combat aircraft with AI-enabled autonomous manned-unmanned flight test
The U.S. Navy has completed a second successful demonstration advancing multi-platform coordination of autonomous systems as part of its work on future Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

Trust Automation wins $490m U.S. Air Force contract to develop and deliver counter-drone systems
Trust Automation, Inc. has secured a $490 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract from the U.S. Air Force to support counter-drone and unmanned aircraft system capabilities.

Germany to acquire eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems through NSPA
Germany has agreed to procure eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, with the acquisition executed through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.


