Hungarian Air Force receives first L-39 Skyfox trainer aircraft from Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody
AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE has officially delivered the first three L-39 Skyfox advanced trainer aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force.
Lockheed Martin explores optionally manned capability for F-35 in future upgrade
Lockheed Martin is examining the potential to convert the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter into an optionally manned aircraft.
Norway and U.S. pioneer cross-national weapons integration in NATO’s Formidable Shield 25
In a first for NATO, Norwegian Armed Forces successfully guided live U.S. munitions to target during a multinational exercise on 14 May, using an advanced networked weapons system.
Patriot air and missile defence system: proven in battle – and still setting standards
Patriot is most often associated with interceptors – missiles that intercept airborne threats – but it also includes a radar, a launcher and command-and-control technology.
Vrgineers chosen for Czech industrial cooperation project supporting F-35 fighter jet programme
Vrgineers has been selected to participate in the industrial cooperation project for the Czech Republic under the Industrial Cooperation Agreement (ICA) linked to the country's acquisition of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft from Lockheed Martin.
U.S. Navy air wing conducts FCLP training at Iwo To with F-35Cs and Super Hornets
Aircrew from the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed air wing completed Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs) at Iwo To, Japan, from 19 to 31 May 2025.
Northrop Grumman launches supersonic sea-skimming targets in NATO missile defence exercise
Northrop Grumman has successfully launched two GQM-163A “Coyote” supersonic sea-skimming targets from the Hebrides Launch Facility in Scotland.
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Lockheed Martin integrates Red Hat technology to enhance UAV swarm capabilities [VIDEO]
Lockheed Martin has announced a collaboration with Red Hat to accelerate the deployment of swarm autonomy technologies for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
General Atomics signs nearly $100 million contract with AFRL for GHOST next-generation drone development
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded General Atomics a contract worth $99,292,613 for the development of a next-generation unmanned aerial system (UAS) known as GHOST.
NATO demonstrates Agile Combat Employment capabilities during extensive highway exercises in Finland and Sweden
NATO Allies have conducted highway operating exercises in Finland and Sweden, highlighting ACE tactics aimed at improving flexibility and resilience in contested environments.
Ukraine signs €2.2 billion contract with Diehl Defence for additional IRIS-T air defence systems
Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umerov has announced the signing of a new €2.2 billion contract with German arms manufacturer Diehl Defence for the delivery of additional IRIS-T air defence systems and associated missiles.
Indonesia signs letter of intent to buy 18 more Rafale jets, expanding defence ties with France
On 28 May, Indonesia signed a letter of intent expressing its intention to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation.