NATO AIRCOM Industry Day advances counter-drone innovation for Eastern Sentry and wider multi-domain air defence posture
Military and civilian experts, industry representatives and government officials gathered at Headquarters Allied Air Command on 30 June and 1 July for AIRCOM Industry Day 2026.
Quantum Systems raises $1.2 billion Series D to scale multi-domain autonomous systems and deepen Airbus defence partnership in Europe
Florian Seibel, co-CEO and co-founder of Quantum Systems, said: “The future is unmanned. Defence will be defined by autonomous systems that can operate together across domains in real time.”
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.