Rheinmetall secures international order for four Skynex air defence systems in deal worth several hundred million euros
Rheinmetall has secured a major international order for four Skynex air defence systems.
U.S. Strategic Command chief visits Dyess Air Force Base to highlight B-1B readiness and B-21 transition
U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, visited Dyess Air Force Base on June 23-24, 2026.
U.S. Navy tests 3D-printed F/A-18 Super Hornet repair method to speed forward maintenance
The U.S. Navy is developing a 3D-printing repair method intended to cut F/A-18 Super Hornet composite repair time by about 50 percent.
Airbus Defence and Space and Brave1 launch strategic partnership to accelerate Ukrainian battlefield technology innovation
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Brave1, Ukraine’s central government-led defence technology coordinator.
GCAP explained: UK, Italy and Japan build industrial framework for next-generation fighter programme
The Global Combat Air Programme is a trilateral initiative launched in 2022 by the governments and industries of the United Kingdom, Italy and Japan.
Ukraine’s defence ministry says Gripen E fighters armed with Meteor missiles will strengthen air defence and frontline support
Ukraine has signed an agreement to procure 16 Swedish JAS 39 Gripen E multirole fighter aircraft in a major step towards modernising its Air Force.
France adapts MQ-9 Reaper drones and helicopters to counter cheap long-range strike drones as interim air defence solution
The French Air and Space Force has found a new role for its MQ-9 Reaper uncrewed aerial vehicles by adapting them to counter hostile strike drones.
Ukraine discusses licensed SCALP cruise missile production with France as Kyiv links long-range strike needs to future Rafale fleet
Ukraine is holding talks with France on obtaining a licence to produce SCALP air-launched cruise missiles.
Saab secures deal to produce 16 Gripen E multirole combat aircraft for Ukraine with deliveries due in 2029-2030
"I am deeply proud that Sweden and Saab can now enable the provision of Gripen E to Ukraine, bringing a world-class fighter that will transform the Ukrainian Air Force’s capability,” says Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
Pratt & Whitney F119 engine surpasses one million flight hours powering F-22 Raptor as sustainment supports U.S. Air Force readiness
Pratt & Whitney said its F119 engine has surpassed one million engine flight hours powering the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
F-15EX Eagle II returns to Kadena Air Base as U.S. Air Force prepares Japan fighter hub for long-term transition
The F-15EX Eagle II returned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, on June 29, 2026, as the base prepares for its transition to the Air Force’s newest fighter.
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Air and missile defense: Israel completes Iron Dome upgrade tests with Iron Beam laser integration [VIDEO]
Israel’s Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have completed a comprehensive test series of the Iron Dome aerial defense system.