DARPA details AI-controlled F-16 flight tests as U.S. Air Force advances autonomous combat capabilities
DARPA and the U.S. Air Force have begun flight testing an F-16 controlled by an artificial intelligence agent, moving autonomous combat technology onto a standard fighter platform.
HENSOLDT wins first CAIRAS order for Helsing’s CA-1 Europa, bringing missile warning technology to autonomous combat aircraft
HENSOLDT will supply its CAIRAS missile warning system for Helsing’s CA-1 Europa autonomous combat aircraft, marking the technology’s first deployment on the platform.
Orqa plans to raise annual drone manufacturing capacity to 500,000 products by the end of 2026 amid rising demand and new partnerships
Croatian drone maker Orqa plans to raise annual manufacturing capacity at its headquarters from 290,000 products to 500,000 by the end of 2026.
Saab lands more than €900 million order for two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft from undisclosed Middle Eastern customer
The Swedish defence group said both aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2030.
Dassault targets stronger Rafale deliveries in 2026 as backlog holds at 208 jets and new anti-drone weapon enters service
Dassault Aviation delivered 12 Rafale combat aircraft in the first half of 2026 and plans to hand over another 16 before year-end.
NATO allies expand F-35 integration in Northern Europe through multinational weapons training in the Netherlands
Dutch and Danish F-35 fighter jets took part in a multinational Weapons Instructor Course at Leeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands from July 6 to July 10.
Lockheed Martin, Sabena Engineering expand F-16 sustainment partnership for European fleets and Block 70/72 operators
Lockheed Martin and Sabena Engineering have signed a letter of intent to expand regional sustainment support for F-16 operators, including Block 70/72 customers.
Boeing highlights global P-8 Poseidon demand at Farnborough, Germany’s NATO maritime role and 178-aircraft fleet worldwide
Boeing is highlighting continued demand for the P-8 Poseidon as Germany expands its maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare capability.
Air and missile defense: Poland ready to host Patriot interceptor production facility
President Donald Trump announced at a NATO summit in early July that Ukraine would receive a license to produce Patriot missiles.
F-16 Fighting Falcon in action: Romania downs third unmanned aircraft in three days near Black Sea coast
Romania’s Defence Ministry said an F-16 Fighting Falcon shot down an unmanned aircraft on 26 July near the country’s Black Sea coast.
Israel Aerospace Industries names Guy Barlev as CEO as state-owned defence group prepares for planned IPO and global expansion
Israel Aerospace Industries has named Guy Barlev as its next chief executive as the state-owned defence company prepares for a planned initial public offering and further international growth.
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.