Saab supports U.S. Air Force pilot training with advanced T-7A Red Hawk aircraft production
Saab, Inc. has reaffirmed its partnership with the U.S. Air Force by supporting pilot training through the T-7A Red Hawk programme.
U.S. and Saudi aircrews fly joint E-3 Sentry sorties to boost cooperation and regional readiness
An integrated aircrew of U.S. and Royal Saudi Air Force service members conducted two E-3 Sentry flying sorties aboard each nation’s aircraft on 21 and 28 July 2025.
U.S. Army approves rapid fielding of CH-47F Chinook Block II helicopters to modernise heavy-lift fleet
The U.S. Army has approved rapid fielding of the CH-47F Block II helicopter, authorising procurement for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
Pentagon awards Lockheed Martin $24.3 billion deal to supply 296 F-35 fighters in Lots 18 and 19
The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin have finalised a deal for Lots 18 and 19, covering nearly 300 fighter jets at a total cost of $24.3 billion.
Raytheon secures $5 billion U.S. Army deal to deliver Coyote counter-drone missile systems
The U.S. Department of War announced on Monday that Raytheon has been awarded a $5.04 billion contract to supply the U.S. Army with its Coyote missile system.
Poland to receive first batch of Northrop Grumman’s AARGM-ER missiles in 2029
The Polish Armed Forces are set to take delivery of the first batch of AGM-88G AARGM-ER (Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles – Extended Range) in 2029.
U.S. Marine Corps demonstrates F-35B Lightning II capabilities at Miramar Airshow in San Diego
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 502 landed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar during America’s Air Show 2025 in San Diego on 26 September.
Türkiye’s Kizilelma fighter UAV completes first armed test with Aselsan’s TOLUN precision munition
Türkiye’s Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned fighter aircraft has successfully completed its first armed flight test, carrying Aselsan’s TOLUN precision munition.
Ukraine signals readiness to join EU-led Drone Wall defence initiative against Russian threats
Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, Denys Shmyhal, has confirmed the country’s readiness to take part in the European Commission’s ‘Drone Wall’ project aimed at countering Russian drone threats.
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye completes first aerial refuelling from French aircraft in joint testing
The U.S. Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye successfully completed in-flight refuelling this summer using three French-made tankers, marking a historic first for the aircraft.
B-21 Raider test programme advances as Northrop and U.S. Air Force plan increased production with new funding
The second B-21 Raider bomber has completed a follow-up flight after its delivery from Northrop Grumman to the U.S. Air Force, marking a rise in the pace of testing.
United States signs $567.6 million framework deal with RTX for Stinger air defence missiles
On 24 September, the U.S. Department of War announced it had signed a framework agreement with RTX Corporation to continue work on Stinger surface-to-air guided missiles.