Germany approves €5.3 billion for 20 Eurofighter jets and SEAD upgrade to replace Tornado fleet
German lawmakers have approved €5.3 billion in funding to expand and upgrade the country's Eurofighter programme.
PDW wins first U.S. Air Force contract for C100 multi-mission unmanned aerial system
American drone manufacturer PDW has secured its first contract with the U.S. Air Force for its C100 multi-mission unmanned aerial system (UAS), marking a significant step in the company’s expansion across the U.S. military.
Boeing wins $173 million contract for eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for U.S. Air Force
Boeing has been awarded a contract worth over $173 million by the U.S. Air Force to supply eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, along with training and sustainment support.
Boeing completes critical F-15C upgrades to rxtend combat readiness for U.S. Air Force fleet
Boeing’s Government Services team has completed subsystem upgrades on 37 F-15C Eagle fighter jets at the Louisiana Air National Guard Base in New Orleans.
Ukrainian F-16 pilots sustain air defence amid Russian attacks and electronic warfare threats
One of Ukraine’s top F-16 fighter pilots, call sign “AB,” shared insights into Ukraine’s evolving air war during an appearance at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies on 6 October.
Germany awards multi-hundred-million-euro contract to TYTAN Technologies for interceptor drones
On 7 October the German defence procurement agency BAAINBw signed a contract with Munich start-up TYTAN Technologies valued at several hundred million euros to develop an anti-drone system for the Bundeswehr.
Rheinmetall expands production capacity for combat drones and loitering munitions in Sardinia
Rheinmetall has significantly expanded its production of combat drones and loitering munitions in response to their growing importance in modern warfare.
Dassault Aviation completes production of 300th Rafale fighter jet, marks key programme milestone
So far, 533 Rafale jets have been ordered by France and eight international customers, with 233 still to be delivered.
PZL Mielec completes production of 700th Black Hawk helicopter cabin for global programme
PZL Mielec has completed the production of the 700th cabin for the multi-role Black Hawk helicopter programme, marking another significant milestone in the history of one of the world’s most recognisable military helicopters.
UK’s F-35 F-35 Lightning II fleet faces delays, shortfalls and scrutiny despite push for full capability – Aviation Week
The UK Defence Ministry aims to declare full operational capability (FOC) for its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet by the end of the year, but ongoing issues of availability, reliability and limited weapon options continue to challenge progress.
Italian Eurofighters succeed F-35 Lightning II jets in NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission in Estonia
On 29 September 2025, after a two-month mission, the Task Group Lightning operating with Italian F-35 Lightning II aircraft officially handed over to Italian Eurofighter jets.
Pentagon to select F/A-XX stealth fighter contractor as soon as this week to replace Super Hornet – Reuters
The U.S. Department of War is expected to announce this week which defence company will develop the Navy’s next-generation stealth fighter, according to a U.S. official and two people familiar with the decision.