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Rheinmetall prepares production line for F-35A centre fuselage sections in Germany [VIDEO]

Rheinmetall has announced the start of assembly work on equipment for the future production of centre fuselage sections for the F-35A Lightning II fighter jet.

Israel to upgrade CH-53K helicopters with locally developed mission systems in new deal

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars with Sikorsky to equip 12 CH-53K “Pere” helicopters with Israeli mission systems.

Hawks Squadron enhances combat readiness with F-35B drills in Fort Worth

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533, known as the "Hawks," has launched a 20-day training detachment at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) Fort Worth.

Pistorius confirms Germany’s F-35 procurement plans, emphasises transatlantic cooperation

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has confirmed that Berlin remains fully committed to purchasing Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multirole combat aircraft.

ELTA Systems’ Multi-Mission Radar (MMR) enhances Iron Dome performance in latest defence tests

Designed for high mobility and rapid deployment, the MMR radar family operates in S or C-Band and is capable of tracking targets from UAVs to tactical ballistic missiles.

Switzerland joins NATO support partnership for Patriot air and missile defence system

The Federal Council has approved Switzerland’s participation in the NATO Support and Procurement Agency’s Patriot Support Partnership (NSPA PATRIOT SP).

Lockheed Martin responds to NGAD contract loss after boeing selected for U.S. Air Force programme

Lockheed Martin, which previously developed the F-22 and F-35 fighters, expressed disappointment at not being selected for the NGAD programme.