Air and missile defence: Rafael presents combat-proven systems and counter-UAS solutions for European requirements
Rafael said the security environment in Europe has shifted because of the spread of unmanned aerial systems, longer-range stand-off threats and the renewed importance of large-scale land operations.
NASA X-59 reaches Mach 1.4 and 55,000 feet as testing advances toward future quiet supersonic community flights
NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft reached Mach 1.4 and an altitude of 55,000 feet on June 12.
MBDA outlines production ramp-up and “smart mass” approach to support European defence capabilities
MBDA Chief Executive Eric Béranger has outlined the company’s approach to increasing European defence capabilities during the Paris Air Forum 2026.
Electro Optic Systems to establish European AI-enabled counter-drone command and control hub in France
Electro Optic Systems will invest more than 10 million euros to establish France as its European hub for AI-enabled counter-drone command and control systems.
Shield AI and Destinus demonstrate Hivemind autonomous strike and teaming capabilities on Hornet interceptor in Spain
Shield AI and Destinus have demonstrated autonomous collaborative strike capabilities on the Destinus Hornet interceptor system.
UK opens Europe’s largest drone testing centre in Swindon to accelerate uncrewed systems for the Armed Forces
The UK Ministry of Defence has opened Europe’s largest drone testing centre in Swindon to support defence innovation.
Britain and Japan agree to speed up GCAP fighter programme as part of wider technology and security partnership
GCAP is intended to develop a next-generation fighter through a joint venture involving Britain’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement.
U.S. Department of War signs $2.3 billion framework agreement with Lockheed Martin for F-35 fleet support through 2028
The U.S. Department of War has signed a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin for continued support services for the global F-35 Lightning II multirole fighter fleet
Quantum Systems unveils PULSE P19 multi-role aircraft for drone detection and defence at ILA Berlin 2026
Quantum Systems unveiled its PULSE P19 multi-role aircraft at the ILA Berlin Air Show on 10 June 2026.
France awards MBDA contract to develop ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile for Rafale F5 aircraft by around 2035
France’s Directorate General of Armament (DGA) awarded MBDA a contract on 2 June to develop the ASN4G nuclear-armed air-to-ground missile.
Boeing will not bid T-7A for U.S. Navy jet trainer program after finding aircraft does not meet UJTS requirements
Boeing has decided not to submit a bid in the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System competition for a next-generation training aircraft.
Chinese criticism of reported F-47 canards highlights wider debate over U.S. and Chinese sixth-generation fighter designs
Chinese commentators have mocked reported front control surfaces on the new U.S. F-47 fighter, arguing that the United States is now using a feature for which Western analysts previously criticised China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon.