Former MI5 chief Lord Andrew Parker joins Vertical Aerospace board to support defence and government strategy
Vertical Aerospace has announced the appointment of Lord Andrew Parker to its Board of Directors, effective from 2 June 2025.
Poland postpones purchase of 32 Black Hawk helicopters amid shift in military priorities
Poland has postponed the planned purchase of 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters from U.S. manufacturer Lockheed Martin, the Ministry of Defence announced on Friday.
Lockheed Martin signs $1.7 billion agreement for AH-64E Apache programme
The United States Department of Defense has announced the signing of a $1.7 billion framework agreement with Lockheed Martin for the supply of M-TADS/PNVS electro-optical fire control systems.
147th Attack Wing makes history in NATO’s Formidable Shield 2025 exercise
The Texas Air National Guard’s 147th Attack Wing made history during Formidable Shield 2025, executing the first-ever MQ-9 Reaper flight out of Iceland in support of the largest live-fire maritime exercise in Europe.
Lockheed Martin completes final assembly of ninth F-35A fighter jet for Belgium
Lockheed Martin has completed final assembly of the ninth F-35A Lightning II multi-role combat aircraft for Belgium at its facility in Fort Worth.
Quantum Systems opens new U.S. facility to meet growing demand for AI-powered aerial intelligence
Quantum Systems has announced the opening of its new 135,000-square-foot production and integration facility in Moorpark, California.
U.S. Navy commences operational testing phase for F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter program
he United States Navy has announced that its future sixth-generation fighter programme, F/A-XX, has entered the phase of operational testing and evaluation.
Pentagon awards $10.25 million contract to Boeing for additional QF-16 drone conversions
On 4 June, the United States Department of Defense signed a new contract with Boeing to convert another batch of retired F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft into QF-16 FSAT (Full Scale Aerial Target) drones.
U.S. Air Force chief says Golden Dome could guard against Ukraine-like drone strikes
The United States’ proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system could eventually be capable of countering attacks like Ukraine’s recent drone strike on Russian airbases, the top US Air Force officer has said.
Fourth Kronos GM HP radar passes factory acceptance tests for Italy’s SAMP/T NG air defence system
The fourth Kronos GM HP radar intended for Italy’s SAMP/T NG system has successfully completed its Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
B-1B Lancer long-range strategic bomber: 40 striking years
The multi-mission B-1B Lancer, carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force, is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force.
Airbus to equip German Air Force A400M aircraft with infrared protection systems from Elbit Systems
Airbus has signed a contract with the German procurement agency BAAINBw to equip 23 A400M aircraft of the German Air Force with Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM).