NATO ISR Force supports Eastern Sentry with RQ-4D Phoenix flights from Norway and Finland
The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force has provided ISR support to NATO’s Eastern Sentry activity from Norway and Finland.
Russia uses Zircon hypersonic anti-ship missiles against Ukrainian cities as Kyiv faces air defence pressure
Russia is using the 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile in attacks on targets in Ukraine, including Kyiv, as part of efforts to challenge Ukrainian air defences.
Aselsan expands serial production of TOLUN smart munition family for future precision-strike air operations
Aselsan is continuing serial production of its TOLUN smart munition family, expanding scalable precision-strike capacity for future air operations.
World’s longest-range aircraft, Airbus A350-1000ULR, completes first flight ahead of Qantas Project Sunrise
Airbus said the A350-1000ULR, described as the world’s longest-range aircraft, has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France.
Saab presents first Gripen F two-seat fighter developed with Brazilian industry for the Brazilian Air Force
Saab presented the first Gripen F fighter for the Brazilian Air Force on 2 June during a rollout ceremony at its facilities in Linköping, Sweden.
First operational F-35B Lightning II aircraft begin TR-3 upgrade work at Fleet Readiness Center East
The F-35 Joint Program Office and Fleet Readiness Center East have begun converting the first two operational F-35B Lightning II aircraft from Technology Refresh 2 to the advanced Technology Refresh 3 configuration.
Sweden receives two Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for VIP transport as military aviation modernisation continues
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, has reported the delivery of two Bombardier Global 6500 business jets to the Swedish Air Force.
Lockheed Martin secures more than $1 billion in defense contracts to support F-35 fleet upgrades and supply chain reliability
Lockheed Martin has secured several defense contracts worth more than $1 billion, or about 860 million euros, to strengthen air combat capabilities.
WB Group secures major Polish contracts for reconnaissance-strike unmanned systems under EU SAFE funding
Poland’s Armament Agency has signed three contracts with WB Group for the delivery of new reconnaissance-strike unmanned systems.
Boeing validates MQ-28 Ghost Bat stealth performance as Collaborative Combat Aircraft advances testing
Boeing said it has validated stealth performance for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft, adding another advanced capability to the platform.
Saab to supply Sweden with ground-based air defence sensors and command systems for army brigades
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for sensors and command-and-control systems for a ground-based air defence solution.
Swiss F/A-18C/D Super Hornet fleet’s useful life extended to ensure air operations until F-35A introduction in early 2030s
The useful life extension work for the Swiss Air Force’s F/A-18C/D combat aircraft has been completed, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse said.