MBDA and Indian Air Force sign agreement to establish Local MICA missile support and overhaul capability
MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force to develop a local capability for the maintenance, repair and mid-life overhaul of MICA missiles.
Marshall Aerospace extends engineering support for Royal Netherlands Air Force C-130H fleet
Marshall Aerospace has received a multi-year extension to its Engineering Support Programme contract for legacy C-130 aircraft operated by the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force.
Northrop Grumman begins flight testing of XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft
Northrop Grumman has begun flight testing of its XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Norway to provide $302 million for Ukraine air defence package including Patriot missiles under PURL
Norway will allocate approximately $302 million to a new support package for Ukraine systems and is intended to strengthen Ukraine’s protection against aerial threats.
Ukrainian drone maker Skyeton introduces anti-interceptor capability for ISR operations in contested airspace
Skyeton has integrated a new anti-interceptor capability into its flagship Raybird UAS unmanned aerial system to improve survivability during long-duration ISR and ISTAR missions.
Aselsan launches advanced electronic warfare and counter-drone systems to reinforce Türkiye’s Steel Dome defence network
Aselsan has introduced a new range of electronic warfare and counter-unmanned aerial vehicle systems during SAHA 2026 in Istanbul.
U.S. approves potential $373.6 million sale of JDAM-ER precision-guided munition kits to Ukraine
he U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine involving Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range kits and related equipment valued at an estimated $373.6 million.
U.S. Air Force deploys F-22 Raptor fighters to Kadena Air Base to reinforce Indo-Pacific airpower presence
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska and the 27th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia have arrived at Kadena Air Base in Japan.
Turkey unveils Yıldırımhan long-range ballistic missile model at SAHA 2026 defence exhibition
A model of the Yıldırımhan ballistic missile was presented during the SAHA 2026 defence industry exhibition held in Istanbul from May 5 to 9.
U.S. Air Force F-47 budget signals peak R&D spending by 2028 as program moves toward next development phase
The U.S. Air Force is expected to increase research and development spending on its sixth-generation F-47 fighter through 2028 before reducing funding in subsequent years.
U.S. Air Force approves T-7A Red Hawk for production, awards $219 million contract for first 14 aircraft
The U.S. Air Force has approved the T-7A Red Hawk for production following a Milestone C decision on April 23.
UAE: air defence systems intercept 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles and 4 drones launched from Iran
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence reported that its air defence systems intercepted multiple aerial threats launched from Iran on May 4, 2026.