Greece selects Embraer C-390 Millennium in €600 million deal to replace C-130H Hercules transport fleet from 2027
Greece will acquire three Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft in a €600 million programme to replace its C-130H Hercules fleet.
Indonesia orders 12 Leonardo M-346F Block 20 aircraft as air force expands broad multi-source combat fleet modernisation programme
Indonesia has ordered 12 Leonardo M-346F Master Block 20 light combat aircraft as part of a wider modernisation of its air force.
UK selects Tekever AR5 in up to £400 million Army drone programme as Europe expands battlefield surveillance and domestic production
The UK Ministry of Defence has selected Tekever’s AR5 surveillance drone to replace the British Army’s ageing Watchkeeper fleet.
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.