Finland’s first F-35A fighter makes maiden flight at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility in Texas
The first F-35A for the Finnish Air Force made its maiden flight on 8 December from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility in Texas.
General Atomics presents European variant of Gambit unmanned combat aircraft
General Atomics Europe and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have presented their concept for a European variant of the Gambit-series unmanned combat aircraft at an industry preview in Oberpfaffenhofen.
Northrop Grumman software update expands AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR air surveillance range and fire control capability
Northrop Grumman has reported that a new software update for its AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar has enabled extended range detection for the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force.
Leonardo announces successful Italian SAMP/T NG air defence test using KRONOS Radar in Michelangelo Security Dome programme
Leonardo has announced the first major achievement for its Michelangelo Security Dome less than ten days after the official launch of the integrated defence programme.
Denmark signs contract for more IRIS-T SLM air defence systems under the European Sky Shield Initiative
Denmark has procured additional fire units for the IRIS-T SLM medium-range ground-based air defence system as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, with the contract signed in Coblenz on 4 December 2025.
U.S. Air Force receives final QF-16 full-scale aerial target aircraft after 15-year conversion
The US Air Force received the final QF-16 on 4 December, completing a 15-year programme that converted 127 retired F-16 fighters into full-scale aerial targets for training and weapons testing.
Belgium to arm its MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft with Hellfire guided missiles
The U.S. Department of State has approved Belgium’s request for a possible sale of AGM-114R2 Hellfire guided missiles.
Lockheed Martin secures new U.S. deal to support production of 198 F-35 Lightning II aircraft
The United States Department of War has announced a new agreement with Lockheed Martin to continue production and deliveries of F-35 Lightning II multirole combat aircraft.
Boeing and RAAF record landmark autonomous AMRAAM missile firing from MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have completed a first-of-its-kind air-to-air autonomous weapon engagement using an MQ-28 Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
L3Harris Technologies outlines 2028–29 goal for Quebec F-35 maintenance as Canada reviews jet options
Companies involved in the F-35 programme are urging the federal and Quebec governments to support plans for a maintenance hub north of Montreal, which could serve both Canadian and American fleets.
U.S. Air Force details test launch of Minuteman III missile controlled in flight by ALCS team on E-6B Mercury
Airmen from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron used the Airborne Launch Control System on a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury to launch an unarmed Minuteman III missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on 5 November 2025.
Dutch F-35 fighters intercept unknown object in Quick Reaction Alert over national airspace
Two Royal Netherands Air and Space Force's F-35 fighter aircraft were deployed this morning to identify an unknown object within the Dutch area of responsibility.