France advances nuclear deterrence modernisation with successful ASMPA-R test and new M51.3 deployment
A Rafale M carrier-based fighter conducted a successful test launch of the ASMPA-R medium-range air-to-ground missile on 13 November.
Swedish defence minister highlights significance of Colombia’s Gripen acquisition agreement
Swedish Ministry of Defence described Colombia’s decision to acquire 17 JAS Gripen E/F aircraft as a major step in bilateral defence ties following the signing of the agreement on 14 November.
B61-12 nuclear bomb flight tests on F-35 confirm weapon system performance and support U.S. stockpile reliability
Sandia National Laboratories and the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) have confirmed the successful completion of B61-12 stockpile flight tests on an F-35 aircraft.
U.S. approves $3.5 billion sale of SM-6 and SM-2 interceptors to Germany for enhanced missile defence
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Germany of Standard Missile 6 Block I and Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC systems, valued at an estimated $3.5 billion.
Colombia signs agreement to acquire 17 Saab Gripen E fighters to replace ageing Kfir fleet
On 13 November, Colombia signed a $4.3 billion agreement to purchase a squadron of 17 Swedish Saab Gripen E multirole fighter jets.
Ukraine begins serial production of Octopus interceptors to combat Shahed drone threats
Ukraine has launched the serial production of Octopus interceptors, a domestically developed system designed to counter Shahed drones.
Saab secures €549 million orders for Arexis Electronic Warfare System for German Eurofighters
According to a press release by Saab, the Swedish defence company has received two orders from Airbus Defence and Space for the Arexis Electronic Warfare (EW) sensor suite to equip German Eurofighters.
U.S. Department of War signs $876.5 million deal with Boeing to produce Chinook helicopters for Germany
The United States Department of War announced it had signed a USD 876.5 million contract with Boeing to begin production of CH-47F Chinook Block II heavy-lift helicopters for Germany.
Gripen E and KC-390 complete refuelling certification flights in key step for Brazilian Air Force
Saab and Embraer, in partnership with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), have successfully completed certification flight tests for in-flight refuelling of the F-39 E Gripen fighter using the KC-390 Millennium aircraft.
U.S. Air Force executes Death Strike 25-03 munitions exercise focused on rapid war feadiness
Death Strike 25-03 involved a higher headquarters-approved War Reserve Material movement, including the large-scale handling, re-warehousing, and generation of the entire Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) stockpile.
Netherlands and other countries Withdraw from Boeing E-7 purchase, seek new AWACS fleet options
The Netherlands and several partner countries have decided not to proceed with the acquisition of six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, originally considered to replace the ageing E-3A Awacs fleet.
French Rafale fighter jets conduct joint operations with Norwegian F-35s from Ørland Air Base
Several French Rafale fighter jets operated from Ørland Air Base last week as part of a four-day training mission.