U.S. Air Force F-16s mark 45 years in Europe with AESA radar upgrades, dispersed operations and continued missions on NATO’s eastern flank
The U.S. Air Force is marking 45 years of F-16 operations in Europe, where the fighter remains part of Washington’s combat-ready presence and NATO’s collective defense.
Indra launches Drizzle interceptor drones to counter mass attacks with 400 kmh speed and up to 130 kilometres of range
Indra has unveiled Drizzle, a new family of autonomous interceptor drones designed to counter mass drone attacks and protect infrastructure, convoys and deployed units
Lockheed Martin says new U.S. agreement will accelerate AIM-260 production for F-22 and F-35 fighters under planned multiyear deal
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Department of War have signed a framework agreement to accelerate production and delivery of the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile.
EU and Ukraine launch 18 member Drone Alliance to accelerate industrial scale drone and counter drone production
The European Commission has hosted the first meeting of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance, an industry-led initiative designed to strengthen drone and counter-drone production across Europe and Ukraine
NORAD sends U.S. F-16 fighters from Alaska through Canada to Greenland, testing rapid Arctic combat deployment and air defence with NATO allies
NORAD has deployed U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters from Alaska to eastern Canada before planned operations in Greenland, testing its ability to shift combat airpower rapidly across the Arctic.
RAF launches UK’s largest homeland defence test with Typhoon, F-35, P-8A and Voyager aircraft alongside NATO allied forces
The Royal Air Force has begun its largest test of UK homeland defence, bringing together combat aircraft and personnel from five NATO countries.
U.S. Air Force demonstrates global power projection with B-52H bomber deployment to Australia and joint Pacific training
The U.S. Air Force has deployed a B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber to northern Australia, extending its long-range operations across the Pacific.
U.S. Air Force says long-range penetrating force remains central to bomber operations after Midnight Hammer and Epic Fury missions
Operations Midnight Hammer and Epic Fury demonstrated the reach of the U.S. bomber force while exposing the demands of sustained long-range combat missions.
Lockheed Martin says Legion pod-to-pod data link improves F-16 passive targeting in radar-denied and contested airspace
Lockheed Martin has demonstrated a direct data link between Legion infrared sensor pods carried by two F-16 fighters, allowing the aircraft to combine targeting information during flight.
Indra unveils low-cost Squall cruise missile with 300-kilometer-plus range for precision and saturation strikes
Indra has unveiled Squall, a new low-cost cruise missile designed to strike strategic targets at ranges exceeding 300 kilometers from land or naval launch platforms
UK builds sovereign turbojet capacity as Alloyed and MOD combine digital engineering with faster engine production
The UK Ministry of Defence and British start-up Alloyed have developed a new family of turbojet engines, including one that progressed from initial concept to flight-ready status in less than seven months
GKN Aerospace invests $16 million to expand New Hampshire engine-component plant as customer demand rises
GKN Aerospace has broken ground on a $16 million expansion of its North Charlestown facility in New Hampshire as demand for aero-engine components increases