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Helsing opens Stockholm hub to expand Swedish and Nordic defence ties amid growing focus on regional security
Helsing, a European defence technology company, has announced the opening of a new presence in Stockholm as it seeks to strengthen its commitment to Swedish and Nordic defence cooperation.

U.S. Air Force deploys first permanently assigned F-35A Lightning II fighters to Misawa Air Base in Japan
The U.S. Air Force marked the arrival of its first permanently assigned F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Misawa Air Base on April 24.

Airbus-led team launches Spain’s new SAETA II combat training programme to replace ageing F-5 aircraft fleet
Airbus and a group of Spanish defence firms have unveiled the industrial programme behind Spain’s new Integrated Combat Training System.

Lockheed Martin completes UK’s initial F-35B deliveries as Britain reaffirms plans for 138-aircraft fleet
Lockheed Martin has delivered the 46th, 47th and 48th F-35B Lightning II aircraft to the United Kingdom, completing the country’s initial procurement phase and marking a milestone in the long-running programme.

U.S. Air Force underscores E-3 Sentry’s critical command-and-control role during Red Flag-Alaska exercise
The Air Force said the E-3 creates a comprehensive real-time operational picture by detecting, identifying and tracking movements across the airspace.

Castelion wins $105 million U.S. Navy contract to integrate Blackbeard hypersonic weapon on F/A-18 by 2027
Castelion has received a $105 million contract from the U.S. Navy to continue integrating its Blackbeard onto the F/A-18 Super Hornet and move the system toward early operational capability in 2027.

Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned win $15.5 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for autonomous cargo helicopter
Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned have secured a $15.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to advance an autonomous aerial logistics platform.



