General Atomics and Kongsberg move to arm MQ-9B drones with Joint Strike Missile for long-range strikes
For MQ-9B, the missile integration would expand the aircraft’s mission set beyond surveillance and multi-domain operations.
Leonardo brings GCAP, counter-drone and Michelangelo Dome systems to Farnborough in multi-domain defence push with UK industrial focus
Leonardo will use the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow to set out its multi-domain defence and aerospace strategy.
Bombardier Global 8000 sets Los Angeles-to-Farnborough speed record ahead of 2026 Farnborough Airshow debut and display
Bombardier said its Global 8000 business jet set a new speed record between Los Angeles and Farnborough, UK.
Boeing Defence UK wins £240 million-plus contract to support RAF P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail fleets
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a multi-year support contract with Boeing Defence UK. The deal covers Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail aircraft.
UK shifts to Future Air Superiority Effectors for Meteor successor, leaving long-range air-to-air missile upgrade off the table
The UK does not plan a mid-life upgrade for its Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles, according to information obtained from the British defence ministry.
Britain launches StormFighter combat drone program to pair loyal wingmen with F-35, Typhoon and future Tempest fighter fleet
The Royal Air Force has launched StormFighter, a new Collaborative Combat Aircraft program for uncrewed combat drones.
Rafael brings combat-proven air defence, precision strike and counter-drone systems to Farnborough amid global rearmament
The Israeli company will focus on precision strike, airborne intelligence, communications, cyber, satellites, air defence and counter-UAS capabilities.
Canada’s F-35 review brings Tempest into focus, testing Ottawa’s future fighter strategy and GCAP ambitions
Canada has opened the door to a possible role in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the sixth-generation fighter effort led by the UK, Italy and Japan.
Airbus says Canada operations generated $8.4 billion in GDP, supported nearly 60,000 job-years in aerospace supply-chain push
Airbus said its Canadian operations generated $8.4 billion in GDP. The total covers 2023 to 2025 in 2025 Canadian dollars.
Boeing says second RAF E-7A Wedgetail completes technical flight after conversion in Birmingham
Boeing said the second E-7A Wedgetail aircraft for the Royal Air Force has completed a technical flight after conversion work at STS Aviation Services in Birmingham.
L3Harris positions missionized business jets as lower-cost path for ISR, AEW&C and electronic attack fleets in global market
L3Harris Technologies is presenting missionized business jets as a faster and more adaptable option for air forces modernizing airborne mission fleets.
Boeing forecasts $4.9 trillion aviation services market through 2045 as airlines face 2.4 million-worker hiring need
Boeing expects the commercial aviation support and services market to reach $4.9 trillion over the next 20 years, the company said in its 2026 outlook.