NATO ISR Force supports Belgian MQ-9B deployment to Sigonella during Alliance maritime surveillance missions
The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force supported the temporary deployment of a Belgian MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft to Italian Air Force Base Sigonella between April and July 2026.
Boeing delivers 35 military aircraft in second quarter of 2026 as Apache, Chinook and fighter shipments improve
Boeing delivered 35 military aircraft in the second quarter of 2026, according to preliminary production and delivery data published by the company.
Bombardier Defense Global 6500 selected for South Korea electronic warfare aircraft programme
Bombardier Defense said Korean Air has formalised the purchase of two Global 6500 aircraft for South Korea’s Electronic Warfare programme.
General Atomics Europe expands Nordholz site to strengthen Bundeswehr aviation sustainment and future MQ-9B SeaGuardian support
The Nordholz project forms part of General Atomics Europe’s long-term growth strategy.
Boeing passes AU$1 billion in export contracts to Australian suppliers under Global Supply Chain Program
Boeing said it has surpassed AU$1 billion in export contracts awarded to Australian suppliers since joining the Australian Government’s Global Supply Chain Program in 2007.
BAE Systems to unveil Project Intuity fighter pilot helmet demonstrator for future air platforms at Farnborough International Airshow
BAE Systems will present its next generation of fighter pilot helmet technology at Farnborough International Airshow, as the company looks to show how future cockpit systems could support increasingly complex air operations.
Helsing selects West Virginia for first U.S. factory to produce AI-enabled HX-2 strike drones at scale
The HX-2 is already combat-proven in Ukraine, where Helsing said thousands of systems have been deployed to the front lines.
Lockheed Martin starts production of Europe’s first Sikorsky Firehawk aerial firefighting helicopters at PZL Mielec
PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has begun production of Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters for the Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior.
U.S. Department of War provides about $400 million in funding to Kratos for hypersonic systems and national security programmes
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions said it has received approximately $400 million in new funding from the U.S.Department of War for hypersonic system work and other national security programmes.
European defence firms form Bliksem EXO consortium to develop sovereign upper-layer interceptor for NATO-compatible missile defence
Airbus Defence and Space, Destinus, MBDA Deutschland, Safran Electronics & Defense and Thales have signed a Letter of Intent to establish the Bliksem EXO Consortium.
Brazilian F-39E Gripen fighters join first multinational exercise abroad during SALITRE 2026 in Chile
Six F-39E Gripen fighters from the Brazilian Air Force took part in SALITRE 2026 in Chile, marking the aircraft’s first participation in a multinational operation outside Brazil.
GE Aerospace CT7-2E1 engines selected for Leonardo AW149 helicopters as UK advances New Medium Helicopter program
The AW149 will become the UK’s new medium helicopter, bringing Leonardo’s latest-generation multi-role battlefield capability into service.