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.
Indonesia orders 12 Leonardo M-346F Block 20 aircraft as air force expands broad multi-source combat fleet modernisation programme
Indonesia has ordered 12 Leonardo M-346F Master Block 20 light combat aircraft as part of a wider modernisation of its air force.
UK selects Tekever AR5 in up to £400 million Army drone programme as Europe expands battlefield surveillance and domestic production
The UK Ministry of Defence has selected Tekever’s AR5 surveillance drone to replace the British Army’s ageing Watchkeeper fleet.
Canada launches Defence Drone Initiative to accelerate sovereign uncrewed systems development and strengthen domestic defence industry
Canada has launched a new Defence Drone Initiative aimed at speeding the development, testing and production of domestically developed uncrewed and autonomous systems.