U.S. Air Force: First AETC pilots qualify on T-7A Red Hawk as 99th Flying Training Squadron builds instructor cadre
Two leaders from the 99th Flying Training Squadron have become the first Air Education and Training Command pilots qualified on the T-7A Red Hawk.
Northrop Grumman says AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR radar sets standard for mobile multi-mission battlefield sensing
Northrop Grumman said its AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar, known as G/ATOR, provides real-time 360-degree situational awareness against multiple threats at long range.
Lockheed Martin: Germany’s first F-35A takes shape as F135 engine is installed at Fort Worth production line
Lockheed Martin has released new images from its Fort Worth assembly facility showing the installation of a Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engine in an F-35A Lightning II. The aircraft is the first example of the type being built for Germany and carries the factory designation MG-01.
L3Harris awarded contract worth up to $98 million for proximity fuzes to upgrade Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract valued at up to $98 million by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division.
U.S. Air Force seeks industry support for GBU-76/B next-generation bunker-busting bomb
The U.S. Air Force has designated its planned follow-on to the Massive Ordnance Penetrator as the GBU-76/B.
NATO ISR Force supports Eastern Sentry with RQ-4D Phoenix flights from Norway and Finland
The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force has provided ISR support to NATO’s Eastern Sentry activity from Norway and Finland.
Russia uses Zircon hypersonic anti-ship missiles against Ukrainian cities as Kyiv faces air defence pressure
Russia is using the 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile in attacks on targets in Ukraine, including Kyiv, as part of efforts to challenge Ukrainian air defences.
Aselsan expands serial production of TOLUN smart munition family for future precision-strike air operations
Aselsan is continuing serial production of its TOLUN smart munition family, expanding scalable precision-strike capacity for future air operations.
World’s longest-range aircraft, Airbus A350-1000ULR, completes first flight ahead of Qantas Project Sunrise
Airbus said the A350-1000ULR, described as the world’s longest-range aircraft, has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France.
Saab presents first Gripen F two-seat fighter developed with Brazilian industry for the Brazilian Air Force
Saab presented the first Gripen F fighter for the Brazilian Air Force on 2 June during a rollout ceremony at its facilities in Linköping, Sweden.
First operational F-35B Lightning II aircraft begin TR-3 upgrade work at Fleet Readiness Center East
The F-35 Joint Program Office and Fleet Readiness Center East have begun converting the first two operational F-35B Lightning II aircraft from Technology Refresh 2 to the advanced Technology Refresh 3 configuration.
Sweden receives two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for VIP transport as military aviation modernisation continues
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, has reported the delivery of two Bombardier Global 6500 business jets to the Swedish Air Force.