ESSI: Switzerland to sign deal for IRIS-T SLM air defence systems this summer
Switzerland and Germany have signed a programme agreement for the joint procurement of IRIS-T SLM air defence systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
Russia launches massive airstrike on Kyiv using hundreds of drones and missiles
During the night of 4 to 5 July, Russian forces launched a record-breaking aerial assault on Ukraine, using a total of 550 airborne attack systems.
U.S. lawmakers propose authorising transfer of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and bunker buster bombs to Israel
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced a bill to authorise President Donald Trump to transfer advanced B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and 30,000-pound "bunker buster" bombs to Israel.
U.S. Air Force advances human-machine teaming in groundbreaking combat training flight
The United States Air Force has taken a significant step towards integrating human-machine collaboration in combat, following a successful demonstration at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
U.S. Navy commences procurement of AIM-260A JATM missile with FY2026 funding
The U.S. Navy has initiated procurement of the AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) for the first time, allocating nearly $309 million in its FY2026 budget.
Missile defence: first Saudi THAAD system battery achieves operational readiness
Saudi Arabia has officially inaugurated its first Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system battery, according to a statement by the Kingdom’s Air Defense Forces on Thursday.
Vermont Air National Guard to conduct F-35 flyover for Independence Day
The Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing will perform a regional flyover on 4 July to mark Independence Day and recognise the ongoing support of communities in Vermont and upstate New York.
U.S. Air Force plans to continue upgrading its F-22 Raptor fighter fleet
The Pentagon’s budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year (FY26) includes specific plans to modernise the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft.
Skyeton and Prevail Partners form UK-Ukraine joint venture for Raybird drone production
Skyeton and Prevail Partners have announced a joint venture aimed at accelerating the large-scale production, supply, and integration of unmanned aerial systems for UK military use.
U.S. Air Force: Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 concludes, strengthens allied airpower in Indo-Pacific
Red Flag-Alaska 25-2, a field training exercise led by Pacific Air Forces, concluded on 27 June after two weeks of multinational flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC).
Norway considers drones from Northrop Grumman and General Atomics for future maritime surveillance
Norway has reached out to both Northrop Grumman and General Atomics as part of its plan to acquire new long-range drones for maritime surveillance.
Northrop Grumman uses advanced manufacturing to produce centre fuselages for all F-35 variants
Northrop Grumman is producing the centre fuselages for all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft at its Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) in Palmdale, California.