Reports highlight Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missile with claimed range of 3000 km
On 17 August, initial information about a new Ukrainian cruise missile named Flamingo was released online.
Belgian Air Force takes over NATO Air Policing in Iceland with first Keflavik deployment
The Belgian detachment includes four F-16 fighters and around 100 supporting personnel, who will remain on Quick Reaction Alert in Iceland until mid-September 2025.
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announces retirement for November 2025
General David Allvin, the 23rd U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, has announced he will retire effective on or about 1 November 2025.
BAE Systems and QinetiQ ready Avro RJ100 testbed for ECRS Mk2 radar flight trials
BAE Systems and QinetiQ are preparing to convert an Avro RJ100 regional jet into a flight-test platform for the European Common Radar System Mk2 (ECRS Mk2).
Kratos to deliver up to 20 Valkyrie drones in 2026 as U.S. Marine Corps eyes contract
Kratos expects to deliver 15-20 XQ-58 Valkyrie aircraft in 2026 as the U.S. Marine Corps prepares a contract award and Germany continues to weigh options.
Airbus H145 helicopter completes first autonomous logistics flight with Shield AI
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense has completed its first H145 autonomous helicopter test flight using Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy package.
U.S. B-1B Lancer strategic bombers and Allied Gripens fly over Riga to showcase NATO’s unity and readiness
“The security of the Baltic States and NATO's Eastern flank is the cornerstone of the security of the entire Euro-Atlantic region,” said Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds.
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) awarded task order to provide F-16 chase flight support services
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), part of the Textron Systems segment of Textron Inc., has announced an initial task order under the Combat Air Forces Contracted Air Services contract.
RTX and Diehl Defence sign agreement to co-produce Stinger air defence missile in Europe
Raytheon, an RTX business, and Diehl Defence have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-produce key elements of the Stinger missile in Europe.
Elbit Systems develops airborne variant of Iron Beam high-energy laser weapon system
Elbit Systems has confirmed progress in adapting the Iron Beam ground-based laser into an airborne system for the Israeli Air Force.
PDW C100 quadcopter showcases advanced targeting capabilities for UK Ministry of Defence
Performance Drone Works (PDW) has successfully demonstrated the mission-critical capabilities of its C100 quadcopter for the UK Ministry of Defence.
Lockheed Martin delivers five more Black Hawk helicopters to Philippine Air Force
Lockheed Martin has announced the delivery of five new Black Hawk helicopters to the Philippine Air Force, marking another step in the ongoing modernisation of the country’s defence capabilities.