Saab CEO Micael Johansson said the company was already boosting output and could soon build between 20 and 30 jets annually, but would need to double that rate if the Ukraine agreement is confirmed.
Northrop Grumman has announced the rapid development of its new Group 3 uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), Lumberjack, which progressed from concept to flight testing in under 14 months.
Italian rocket maker Avio will invest the majority of a newly approved €400 million capital increase into building a production facility in the United States, in response to rising global missile demand.
On 20 October, MBDA and Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the integration of the SPEAR air-to-ground missile onto the KF-21 Boramae fighter.
Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services has officially opened a new F-35 maintenance facility in Rygge, southeastern Norway.
Hanwha Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Germany’s Diehl Defence to expand cooperation in the field of ground-based air defence (GBAD), with a focus on Multi-Function Radar integration and export growth.
Indra showcased its advanced counter-UAS system capabilities during the Spanish Army’s ATLAS25 military exercises, held in Huelva from 20 to 24 October.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has confirmed that Swedish defence company Saab has entered agreements for the joint production of air defence systems as part of the ‘Build in Ukraine’ initiative.
AeroVironment has been selected to deliver the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Missile and has secured a $95.9 million contract for its Long-Range Kinetic Interceptor (LRKI) programme.
Shield AI has revealed X-BAT, a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jet powered by artificial intelligence, designed for use in contested and maritime environments.
Multiple B-21 Raider bombers are currently undergoing ground tests, with Northrop Grumman preparing them to join the two aircraft already in flight testing, company president and CEO Kathy Warden confirmed on 21 October.
Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark have agreed to jointly procure unmanned aircraft systems and related technologies.
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