Lockheed Martin says first F-35A for Royal Canadian Air Force takes flight, marking major milestone in Canada’s fighter replacement programme
Canada’s first F-35A Lightning II has completed its maiden flight after assembly at Lockheed Martin’s plant in Fort Worth, Texas.
Germany receives first F-35A, beginning €10 billion shift to stealth airpower for NATO deterrence and nuclear-sharing role
Germany has received its first F-35A fighter, opening a procurement program that will replace its aging Tornado fleet and strengthen its contribution to NATO deterrence.
Leidos secures up to $127 million U.S. Army award to extend ARTEMIS airborne ISR operations across Europe through 2027
Leidos has secured a U.S. Army award valued at up to $127 million to continue providing the Airborne Reconnaissance and Targeting Exploitation Multi-Mission Intelligence System, or ARTEMIS
Bayraktar TB3 expands naval role with sonobuoy launch and real time underwater data processing from TCG Anadolu
Baykar’s Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle demonstrated an anti submarine warfare capability during the Seawolf I 2026 exercise while operating from TCG Anadolu
Swiss parliament intensifies scrutiny of F-35 procurement after audit finds government failed to secure fixed price with United States
Switzerland has reduced its planned F-35 purchase from 36 to 30 aircraft after the United States demanded higher prices.
Ukraine approves 650 unmanned aerial systems in 2026 as domestic production drives rapid expansion of military drone capabilities
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has codified 650 unmanned aerial systems and authorised them for use by the Defence Forces since the beginning of 2026
NSPA helps sustain RAF Brize Norton operations during major runway replacement and critical airfield infrastructure upgrades
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency is supporting the United Kingdom during Operation MACE Vector, a major infrastructure programme to replace the existing runway at RAF Brize Norton and upgrade critical airfield infrastructure
U.S. Marine Corps extends F-35B combat reach across 4,000 nautical miles with KC-130J forward logistics model in Indo-Pacific
The U.S. Marine Corps has demonstrated how KC-130J aircraft can extend F-35B Lightning II operations across 4,000 nautical miles of the Indo-Pacific.
Australian F-35As deploy to New Zealand for first time, demonstrating overseas rearming and refueling capability with C-130J support
Australian F-35A Lightning II fighters have landed in New Zealand for the first time during a bilateral training deployment focused on combat readiness.
U.S. Air Force launches competitive B-52 SATCOM upgrade to secure global command links and strengthen long-term strategic deterrence
The U.S. Air Force has awarded three companies a combined $17 million to plan an upgrade of secure satellite communications aboard the B-52 Stratofortress.
Mexico acquires second Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules to expand military airlift and disaster response across Latin America
Mexico has acquired a second Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules, doubling its fleet of the latest-generation tactical transport.
Honeywell unveils F-35 cooling upgrade with 25% near-term boost and pathway to more than 62 kilowatts for future systems
Honeywell Aerospace has launched a 40-kilowatt upgrade for the F-35’s Power and Thermal Management System, increasing cooling capacity by 25%.