Canadian Globemaster III airlifts U.S. Army HIMARS to Alaska, testing rapid Arctic deployment and allied logistics during TUNDRA MERLIN
The Royal Canadian Air Force used a CC-177 Globemaster III to move a U.S. Army M142 HIMARS launcher, soldiers and support equipment into Alaska for Operation TUNDRA MERLIN.
Safran reports strong HAMMER guided-bomb performance amid rising defence sales and an expanding international order backlog
Safran said its HAMMER precision-guided bomb programme delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2026, contributing to growth across its defence operations.
M1 wins $10 billion U.S. Army Flight School Next contract to train up to 1,500 helicopter pilots annually through 2052
M1 Support Services has secured a U.S. Army Flight School Next contract with a ceiling value of $10 billion to provide initial helicopter pilot training through August 12, 2052.
Rolls-Royce and Reliance plan sovereign AMCA fighter engine partnership as India seeks strategic autonomy in advanced propulsion
Rolls-Royce and Reliance Industries plan to partner on a sovereign indigenous combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme.
Swiss F-35A Lightning II production advances at Italy’s Cameri plant, with first locally built fighter due for delivery in 2028
Armasuisse said the first F-35A produced at Cameri is scheduled to be transferred directly to Switzerland in mid-2028.
Airbus wins $115 million U.S. Army deal for 10 UH-72B Lakotas, extending National Guard helicopter modernization through 2029
Airbus has secured a $115 million U.S. Army contract for 10 UH-72B Lakota helicopters, with an option for two additional aircraft.
Denmark fields deployable F-35 operations facility after Ramstein Flag test in Norway, expanding forward-base capability
The Danish Air Force has declared a new deployable F-35 operations facility fully operational after its first use during NATO’s Ramstein Flag 2026 exercise in northern Norway.
Embraer sees potential Indian order for 60–80 C-390 aircraft, with second assembly line under consideration
Embraer is positioning the C-390 for an Indian Air Force requirement covering between 60 and 80 military transport aircraft, a potential order that would rank among the programme’s largest.
Northrop Grumman says B-2 Spirit remains America’s only operational deep-strike nuclear stealth bomber for strategic deterrence
Northrop Grumman has highlighted the B-2 Spirit’s position in the U.S. strategic deterrent, describing the aircraft as the nation’s only operational deep-strike nuclear stealth bomber.
QinetiQ supports U.S. and RAF fighter weapons evaluation at Combat Archer 2026 across two UK defence ranges for first time
QinetiQ supported U.S. Air Force and RAF fighter aircraft during Combat Archer 2026, an air-to-air weapons system evaluation conducted at two UK defence ranges.
Leidos CEO says AGM-190A Havoc Spear is in flight tests and has been deployed in combat, with U.S. Air Force and SOCOM scaling discussed
Leidos’ AGM-190A Havoc Spear small cruise missile is undergoing flight testing and has been deployed in exercises and combat, Chief Executive Officer Tom Bell said.
Northrop Grumman, U.S. Navy and RAAF integrate MQ-4C Triton into Australia’s Indo-Pacific maritime surveillance operations
The effort combines the unmanned aircraft’s long endurance and sensor capabilities with Australian personnel, infrastructure and integration with the P-8A Poseidon.