Germany denies reports of additional F-35 jet orders amid Franco-German industry tensions
Germany has no intention of ordering more F-35 fighter jets beyond the 35 already agreed upon, a spokesperson for the defence ministry said on Friday.
GKN Aerospace secures six-year contract extension with BAE Systems for Typhoon transparencies
GKN Aerospace has signed a six-year follow-on contract with BAE Systems for the continued manufacture of transparencies for the Eurofighter Typhoon, extending production through to the end of 2030.
L3Harris delivers first overhauled P-8A Poseidon aircraft to U.S. Navy
L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first overhauled P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), marking a key milestone in support of the U.S. Navy’s operational readiness.
DTRA enabled GBU-57 deployment in Operation Midnight Hammer targeting Iranian nuclear sites
Operation Midnight Hammer, conducted on 22 June 2025, involved around 125 U.S. military aircraft and a guided-missile submarine targeting Iran's nuclear sites.
Boeing awarded U.S. Air Force contract for LAM pylons to boost B-1 Bomber payload
Boeing has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force to deliver Load Adaptable Modular (LAM) pylons for the B-1 bomber, significantly enhancing its weapons payload capacity.
U.S. Air Force plans hypersonic missile upgrade for B-1B Lancer strategic bombers
The U.S. Air Force has ordered new external Load Adaptable Modular (LAM) pylons for its B‑1B Lancer bombers, aiming to significantly expand their capacity to carry hypersonic missiles.
UK and France sign agreement to expand Storm Shadow programme and defence cooperation
The UK and France have agreed to increase defence collaboration through a renewed strategic partnership, pledging to order more Storm Shadow cruise missiles and accelerate work on their replacement.
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers arrive in Guam for Indo-Pacific deployment
The deployment supports Pacific Air Forces’ ongoing training with Allies, partners, and joint forces across the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. Marine Corps conducts first live drop of Mjölnir munition from tactical drone
U.S. Marine Corps conducted a live-fire combined arms exercise, marking a milestone in small unmanned aircraft systems integration with the first live drop of the Mjölnir lethal payload system.
Gripen E triumphs over F-16 and Rafale as Peru commits to $3.5 billion fighter jet deal
The Swedish-made Gripen E reportedly outperformed competing offers from the Rafale and F-16 Block 70.
Bell to develop high-speed VTOL demonstrator in next phase of DARPA’s SPRINT X-Plane programme
Bell Textron Inc. has been selected to progress to Phase 2 of the DARPA's Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane programme.
Dawn Aerospace joins EU-funded Hypersonic Defence Interceptor (HYDEF) programme
Dawn Aerospace said it has been selected to support the European Union’s Hypersonic Defence Interceptor (HYDEF) programme, aimed at developing the bloc’s first counter-hypersonic interceptor system.