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Lockheed Martin completes UK’s initial F-35B deliveries as Britain reaffirms plans for 138-aircraft fleet

Lockheed Martin completes UK’s initial F-35B deliveries as Britain reaffirms plans for 138-aircraft fleet

Lockheed Martin has delivered the 46th, 47th and 48th F-35B Lightning II aircraft to the United Kingdom, completing the country’s initial procurement phase and marking a milestone in the long-running programme.

U.S. Air Force underscores E-3 Sentry’s critical command-and-control role during Red Flag-Alaska exercise

U.S. Air Force underscores E-3 Sentry’s critical command-and-control role during Red Flag-Alaska exercise

The Air Force said the E-3 creates a comprehensive real-time operational picture by detecting, identifying and tracking movements across the airspace.

Castelion wins $105 million U.S. Navy contract to integrate Blackbeard hypersonic weapon on F/A-18 by 2027

Castelion wins $105 million U.S. Navy contract to integrate Blackbeard hypersonic weapon on F/A-18 by 2027

Castelion has received a $105 million contract from the U.S. Navy to continue integrating its Blackbeard onto the F/A-18 Super Hornet and move the system toward early operational capability in 2027.

Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned win $15.5 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for autonomous cargo helicopter

Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned win $15.5 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for autonomous cargo helicopter

Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned have secured a $15.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to advance an autonomous aerial logistics platform.

Elbit Systems opens new drone facility in Romania as Watchkeeper XR expands company’s European footprint

Elbit Systems opens new drone facility in Romania as Watchkeeper XR expands company’s European footprint

Elbit Systems has opened a new unmanned aerial systems facility in Chitila, Romania, expanding its manufacturing presence in Europe and deepening its partnership with the country’s defence industry.

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works system supports first MQ-25A flight as Boeing and U.S. Navy advance carrier drone programme

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works system supports first MQ-25A flight as Boeing and U.S. Navy advance carrier drone programme

Lockheed Martin announced that its Skunk Works MDCX command-and-control platform supported the first flight of the MQ-25A Stingray, as Boeing and the U.S. Navy advanced development of carrier-based unmanned aviation capabilities.

Ukraine and Norway launch joint drone production programme with first deliveries expected this summer

Ukraine and Norway launch joint drone production programme with first deliveries expected this summer

Ukraine and Norway have launched their first joint production programme for Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles, with several thousand medium-range strike drones set to be manufactured in Norway for delivery to Ukrainian forces.