U.S. Navy aviation leaders prepare to advance F/A-XX programme as downselect decision approaches
The U.S. Navy is preparing to advance its F/A-XX programme as it awaits a decision on the choice of prime contractor, Aviation Week reports.
GE Aerospace F414 engines to power Royal Thai Air Force’s new Saab Gripen E/F fighter aircraft
The Royal Thai Air Force will purchase four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft powered by GE Aerospace’s F414-GE-39E engines under a government-to-government agreement between Thailand and Sweden.
U.S. Navy’s AIM-174B air-launched missile deployed in Alaska for Northern Edge training
The AIM-174B missile has reappeared in the Pacific, this time during Northern Edge 2025, a large-scale joint exercise in Alaska centred on new tactics and rapidly proliferating weapons.
Saab secures SEK 5.3 billion Gripen E/F contract with Sweden for Thailand deliveries
Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft to the Kingdom of Thailand.
Canada and Sweden strengthen defence and aerospace ties amid shifting Arctic dynamics
Canada and Sweden have pledged to deepen cooperation across aerospace, defence, and advanced technologies.
Ukraine unveils new 1,000 km Long Neptune missile already used in combat since March
Ukraine has publicly revealed a new long-range version of its domestically developed cruise missile, known unofficially as the “Long Neptune.”
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French Rafale fighter demonstrates simulated kill on U.S. F-35A during NATO exercise in Finland [VIDEO]
A Rafale fighter jet of the French Air and Space Force has been shown locking on to a US F-35A Lightning II and “scoring a kill” during NATO’s multinational Exercise Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland.
India successfully tests long-range Agni-5 ballistic missile at Chandipur range
India has conducted a successful test of its long-range Agni-5 ballistic missile, the Ministry of Defence confirmed. The launch took place on 20 August 2025 at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.
Norway and Germany step up support with major air defence contribution to Ukraine
Norway is providing around seven billion kroner towards strengthening Ukraine’s air defence, with Germany delivering the systems.
Pratt & Whitney secures $2.9 billion contract to supply F135 engines for F-35 Lightning II fighters
The United States Department of Defense has announced the signing of a production contract with Pratt & Whitney for a new batch of F135 engines for Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers return to Texas after two-week Bomber Task Force Europe deployment
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers have returned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, after completing a two-week deployment in support of Bomber Task Force Europe on 22 August.
Colombian Black Hawk helicopter shot down by drone in Antioquia, 13 officers killed
On August 21, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter of the Colombian National Police crashed during an operation against coca plantations in Antioquia province.