Sweden to deploy Gripen fighters over Poland to strengthen NATO air defence and protect military and civilian aid to Ukraine
The mission will contribute to NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence along the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Boeing wins U.S. Navy F/A-XX contract worth more than $20 billion, securing second sixth-generation fighter program after F-47
The award gives Boeing a second sixth-generation combat aircraft program following its selection for the U.S. Air Force’s F-47 in 2025.
U.S. Air Force says F-15EX Eagle II will replace aging F-15C/D fighters with upgraded avionics and survivability, supporting future modernization
The U.S. Air Force is expanding its F-15EX Eagle II fleet to replace aging F-15C and F-15D aircraft while retaining a platform for future modernization.
Boeing says $2.38 billion contract adds 22 F-15EX fighters, bringing U.S. Air Force orders to 120 aircraft across seven production lots
The award follows Boeing’s recent delivery of F-15EX-22, the first aircraft under the Lot 3 contract.
Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashes near Ukrainka air base used for missile strikes on Ukraine, killing six crew members
A Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashed near Ukrainka air base in the Far East on 29 September, killing six crew members, according to a report citing Russian state media.
Ukraine and Lockheed Martin discuss F-16 Block 70/72 fighters as Kyiv reports more than 3,150 aerial targets downed in combat
Ukraine’s Air Force has discussed the prospect of moving to newer F-16 Block 70/72 fighters with Lockheed Martin, according to a statement by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
RTX’s Raytheon wins AMRAAM missile contract worth up to $20.7 billion as U.S. targets output of at least 1,900 a year
The award is intended to support a rise to record production levels as demand grows from the U.S. Air Force, Navy and international customers.
Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk advances to flight training after first instructor class completes 31-day simulator course at Texas air base
Boeing said flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base in California has reached the test points needed for the graduates to begin training in a T-7A delivered to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
Northrop Grumman wins $124 million U.S. contract to start production work on 67 new AN/APG-85 radars for the F-35 fleet
The U.S. Department of War has signed a $124 million agreement with Northrop Grumman to begin production work and order components for 67 AN/APG-85 radars.
GE Aerospace names Poland’s WZL-1 licensed engine maintenance provider for Apache, Black Hawk, AW149 and AW101 helicopter fleets
GE Aerospace has signed a final agreement with Poland’s Military Aviation Works No. 1 to establish licensed maintenance of T700 and CT7 engines at the company’s Dęblin facility.
U.S. Air Force introduces mixed-reality F-35A engine simulator at Misawa to train maintainers for emergencies without sidelining jets
The U.S. Air Force has brought a mixed-reality F-35A engine run simulator to Misawa Air Base, giving maintainers a way to practise without taking a fighter off the flight line.
Embraer delivers first C-390 Millennium to Uzbekistan Air Force, making the country the aircraft’s first operator in Central Asia
Embraer has handed over Uzbekistan’s first C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft at its facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil.