Canada launches Defence Drone Initiative to accelerate sovereign uncrewed systems development and strengthen domestic defence industry
Canada has launched a new Defence Drone Initiative aimed at speeding the development, testing and production of domestically developed uncrewed and autonomous systems.
Lockheed Martin says first Europe-assembled F-35A for Poland completes maiden flight in Italy
Lockheed Martin said July 24 that the first F-35A Lightning II assembled in Europe for the Polish Air Force had completed its maiden flight in Italy.
Airbus backs Landing Zones to expand Canadian drone-threat simulation and allied UAS training services
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a strategic partnership with Landing Zones to expand advanced uncrewed aerial system training in Canada.
Northrop Grumman secures $1.2 billion U.S. deal for three more E-2D Advanced Hawkeye early warning aircraft
Northrop Grumman has signed another agreement with the U.S. Department of War for additional E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and command aircraft.
MBDA sharpens uncrewed air systems strategy with SPEAR integration work and Hybrid Drones investment at Farnborough 2026
MBDA used Farnborough International Airshow 2026 to set out an effect-centric strategy for uncrewed air systems, saying future combat relevance will depend on integrated effects rather than platforms alone.
U.S. Air Force Trident Fury exercise tests allied munitions surge with Marines and Royal Australian Air Force at Dyess
The U.S. Air Force’s 7th Munitions Squadron hosted service members from the U.S. Marine Corps and the Royal Australian Air Force for Exercise Death Strike: Trident Fury at Dyess Air Force Base.
Lockheed Martin and Leonardo target Italy-based C-130J MRO hub to support Super Hercules fleets across Europe and MENA region
Lockheed Martin and Leonardo have signed an agreement to examine expanded maintenance, repair and overhaul services for C-130J Super Hercules airlifters across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
GE Aerospace and Magellan plan Canadian F414 engine MRO capability if Ottawa selects Saab Gripen E for RCAF fighter fleet
GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to establish maintenance, repair and overhaul capability in Canada for the F414-GE-39E engine.
Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky completes Nomad 100 initial flight tests for DARPA EVADE program
Sikorsky has completed initial ground and flight testing of its Nomad 100 uncrewed aerial system under DARPA’s Early VTOL Aircraft Demonstration program.
Team Tempest reports progress on UK Combat Air Demonstrator, Excalibur trials and GCAP engine work
Team Tempest partners have reported progress across key technologies for the UK’s Future Combat Air System and its role in the Global Combat Air Programme.
Qarbon Aerospace returns to F-22 Raptor program with composite structures contract for fleet sustainment
Qarbon Aerospace has won a contract to produce composite structures for sustainment of the F-22 Raptor fleet.
HENSOLDT joins Boeing’s German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team with sensor and mission-system support for Luftwaffe CCA bid
HENSOLDT has joined Boeing’s German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team after the companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Farnborough International Air Show.