Romania signs first contract for Rafael Spyder ground-based air defence systems
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has signed the first contract with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems under a framework agreement for SHORAD-VSHORAD air defence systems.
Romania integrates Merops counter-drone system into national air defense architecture to strengthen airspace protection
Romania has fully operationalized and integrated the Merops counter-drone system into the air defense architecture of its armed forces.
RTX secures $399 million agreement to support development of new AIM-120 AMRAAM D4 and C9 missile variants
The U.S. Department of War has signed a $399 million framework agreement with RTX for continued research and development work on AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.
Royal Australian Air Force deploys MC-55A Peregrine to Darwin for first operational test flights and regional surveillance missions
A Royal Australian Air Force MC-55A Peregrine from 10 Squadron deployed to RAAF Base Darwin this month for its first operational test and evaluation flights.
CENTCOM says U.S. forces conducted additional strikes in Iran after drone attack on tanker near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces conducted additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran on June 27.
Kratos expands Spartan turbojet engine production to 3,000 units next year as missile and loitering munition demand grows
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced plans to significantly increase production capacity for its Spartan line of turbojet engines.
RAF Voyager crews deliver 250 tonnes of fuel during NATO Ramstein Flag 26 to sustain Allied air operations across Europe
The Royal Air Force Air Mobility Force delivered more than 250 tonnes of fuel to Allied aircraft during Exercise Ramstein Flag 26.
F-15EX Eagle II gains renewed attention as Iran campaign highlights need for airpower capacity and readiness
The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II has not needed a dramatic combat debut to become central to the U.S. Air Force’s fighter debate.
U.S. Department of State notifies Congress of planned $700 million-plus F110 engine sale for Turkey’s Kaan fighter jet program
The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of its intention to sell Turkey about 80 General Electric F110 turbofan engines.
U.S. Army awards Chemring US $300 million contract for aviation missile decoys and Pennsylvania production restart
Army Contracting Command – New Jersey has awarded Chemring US an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract valued at more than $300 million.
U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers join Australian F-35s in Diamond Storm exercise to sharpen Indo-Pacific air warfare training
Australia’s next generation of air warfare experts trained alongside U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers during Exercise Diamond Storm.
U.S. Air Force accepts first T-7A ground-based training systems as Red Hawk simulator program advances toward pilot training
The U.S. Air Force officially accepted the first eight T-7A Ground Based Training Systems devices into Air Education and Training Command on June 12, 2026.