MBDA in talks to demonstrate Crossbow, a new low-cost, long-range cruise missile concept
MBDA is in talks with potential customers to demonstrate its new low-cost, long-range cruise missile concept, Crossbow, before the end of 2025.
Next Generation Penetrator: U.S. Air Force signs deal to develop successor to GBU-57 MOP
Applied Research Associates (ARA) has been awarded a two-year contract by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Armaments Directorate to act as the System Design Agent for a Next Generation Penetrator (NGP) weapon.
ThinKom Solutions enters high-power microwave weapons market with VICTS systems
California-based ThinKom Solutions, Inc. has announced its entry into the High-Power Microwave Directed Energy Weapons (HPM DEW) market.
Switzerland confirms 2027 delivery of F-35A fighter jets despite cost and delay concerns
Switzerland’s defence procurement agency Armasuisse has confirmed that delivery of the F-35A fighter jets remains on schedule to begin in mid-2027.
BIRD Aerosystems to equip Israeli Air Force AH-64 Apache with missile protection system
BIRD Aerosystems has announced a contract from the Israeli Ministry of Defense’s Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D) to develop, install and test its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) on the Israeli Air Force’s Apache AH-64A helicopter.
U.S. Marine Corps deploys F/A-18 Hornet squadron VMFA-232 “Red Devils” to Japan base
The U.S. Marine Corps deployed Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 “Red Devils” from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.
Raytheon UK completes Paveway IV precision-guided bomb integration trials on Eurofighter Typhoon jets
Raytheon UK, part of RTX’s Raytheon business, has completed successful integration trials of the Paveway IV precision-guided bomb on the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
Alpine Eagle completes successful trials of its air-to-air counter-drone system with Ukrainian forces
European defence technology company Alpine Eagle has completed trials of its world-first air-to-air counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Quantum Systems launches UK subsidiary, unveils Reliant ISR drone at DSEI 2025
Quantum Systems has announced a long-term commitment to the United Kingdom with the creation of Quantum-Systems Ltd. UK, following the full acquisition of Nordic Unmanned UK.
Lockheed Martin completes first E-130J Phoenix II assembly as C-130J fleet set for upgrades, NAVAIR says
On 4 September the United States Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced that final assembly of the first E-130J Phoenix II had been completed at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Marietta, Georgia.
Anduril among companies selected by U.S. Navy for carrier-ready combat drone development
Anduril Industries announced on Friday that it has been chosen by the US Navy to develop designs for the service’s future carrier-ready Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
F-47 next-generation fighter jet to fly sooner than expected, says Boeing Phantom Works chief
The first flight of the US Air Force’s sixth-generation F-47 fighter will happen sooner than many anticipate, according to Boeing’s Phantom Works division.