Ukraine urges partners to supply Patriot interceptors as ballistic missile threat intensifies ahead of NATO summit
Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on partner countries to increase military aid to Ukraine, with a focus on missiles for Patriot air and missile defence systems.
Destinus and TNO plan Dutch joint venture to scale radar seeker technology for European air defence interceptors
TNO and Destinus have announced plans to establish a joint venture for the further development, scaling and production of an advanced radar seeker.
France completes Mirage 2000D RMV upgrade programme as strike aircraft gain new avionics, weapons and extended service life
France’s Directorate General of Armaments delivered the final Dassault Mirage 2000D upgraded to the RMV standard to the French Air and Space Force on 16 June.
Zelenskyy says NATO summit in Ankara will include Freya air and missile defence programme meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a meeting on the Freya air and missile defence system programme will take place during the NATO summit in Ankara.
Lockheed Martin secures $3 billion framework agreement for Sentinel A4 radar production and engineering support
The U.S. Department of War signed a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin on June 30 for the production and delivery of Sentinel A4 radars.
NATO prepares Saab GlobalEye selection as future airborne early warning platform to replace ageing E-3A Sentry fleet
NATO is reportedly set to replace its ageing Boeing E-3A Sentry aircraft with Swedish-Canadian Saab GlobalEye platforms.
Edgewing receives £4.6 billion GCAP contract as UK, Italy and Japan advance next-generation fighter design and development phase
The GCAP Agency has awarded Edgewing a £4.6 billion contract for the next stage of the Global Combat Air Programme.
Boeing: MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes multinational exercise debut with U.S. Air Force at Valiant Shield 2026
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat participated in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 with the U.S. Air Force and allied forces in the Indo-Pacific.
Northrop Grumman systems support U.S. and allied multi-domain operations during Valiant Shield 2026
Northrop Grumman said its systems supported U.S. and allied forces during Valiant Shield 2026 by helping sense, connect and command an evolving battlespace.
United States: Air Force Secretary visits Ellsworth as B-21 Raider facilities milestone advances next-generation bomber preparations
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Ellsworth Air Force Base from June 30 to July 1. The visit focused on updates about the 28th Bomb Wing’s B-1B Lancer operations and preparations to onboard the B-21 Raider.
Embraer delivers strongest second-quarter performance in 16 years as KC-390 and A-29 support defence output
Embraer delivered 65 aircraft in the second quarter of 2026, marking its strongest second-quarter delivery performance in 16 years.
Kongsberg secures NOK 4.7 billion contract to supply JSM anti-ship missiles to undisclosed new customer
Norwegian company Kongsberg announced on 30 June that it had signed a contract with an undisclosed country for the delivery of JSM guided anti-ship missiles.