Poland signs $3.8 billion contract to upgrade F-16 fighter jets with U.S. financing support
The work will raise Poland’s F-16C/D Block 52+ jets to a standard close to the newly produced F-16V Block 72 aircraft.
U.S. Army summit highlights expansion, training, and new roles for unmanned aircraft systems
The U.S. Army’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Launched Effects Summit began on 11 August, marking the start of a week-long programme focused on the rapid growth of unmanned systems in Army operations.
Raytheon awarded $258.7 million U.S. Department of Defense contract for SM-2 Block IIICU development
Raytheon has been awarded a $258,742,330 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract by the U.S. Department of Defense for the development of the Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) Block IIICU All Up Round.
U.S. Army conducts first air-to-air kill with armed FPV drone during Fort Rucker demonstration
The 173rd Airborne Brigade ‘Sky Soldiers’ has conducted the first test in the United States of an FPV drone against another unmanned aerial vehicle.
Lockheed Martin expands F-16 industrial collaboration for Philippines’ multi role fighter programme
Lockheed Martin has announced an expanded industrial collaboration package for the Philippines as part of its F-16 Block 70 proposal for the country’s Multi Role Fighter programme.
U.S. moves to boost Lockheed Martin PAC-3, THAAD missile production as demand surges
The United States government has asked Lockheed Martin to explore a substantial increase in production of Patriot PAC-3 air defence missiles.
28th Bomb Wing wins 2024 Outstanding Unit Award for service with B-1B Lancer fleet
The 28th Bomb Wing has been awarded the 2024 Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award for its exceptionally meritorious service.
STM: Alpagut loitering munition completes first test launch from Türkiye’s Akinci UCAV
Türkiye’s Alpagut Smart Loitering Munition System, developed by STM and Roketsan, has successfully completed its first test launch from the Bayraktar Akinci Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle.
Israel signs $260 million deal with Elbit Systems for locally produced advanced aerial munitions
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed contracts worth about $260 million (NIS 900 million) with Elbit Systems for locally produced aerial munitions for the Israel Defense Forces.
Spanish Hornets escort U.S. B-1B bombers to Norway in NATO’s latest Bomber Task Force mission
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrived at Ørland Air Base, Norway, on 9 August for the latest Bomber Task Force Europe deployment.
Cummings Aerospace unveils enhanced Hellhound S4 drone for homeland defence roles
Cummings Aerospace has unveiled its latest Hellhound S4 drone variant, designed specifically for homeland defence applications.
Northrop Grumman steps up sentinel missile development with U.S. Air Force partnership
Northrop Grumman said it has made “substantial progress on the Sentinel weapon system” in the second quarter and expects the program “to be a meaningful contributor to our growth in the second half of the year.”