Germany blocks Eurofighter jet sale to Turkey amid political concerns
On 17 April 2025, the German government, led by a caretaker coalition of Social Democrats and Greens, blocked the export of around three dozen Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey.
Brave1 tests FPV bomber drones for electronic warfare resistance and operational performance
Brave1 has tested fourteen FPV bomber drones, ranging from 10 to 18 inches, for their resistance to electronic warfare (EW), payload capacity, flight range, and combat usability.
U.S. Air Force: 480th Fighter Squadron enhances combat readiness during Turbo Weasel exercise in Germany
Airmen from the U.S. Air Force’s 480th Fighter Squadron participated in exercise Turbo Weasel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, from 18–26 March and 8–17 April 2025.
General Atomics showcases airborne laser weapon on MQ-9B SeaGuardian at Sea-Air-Space 2025
General Atomics has revealed a new airborne laser weapon system integrated on the MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial vehicle.
Shield AI completes over 130 V-BAT sorties in Ukraine to support spring campaign
Shield AI has confirmed that its Kyiv-based operations team has completed more than 130 sorties using its V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Ukraine.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers arrive in Japan in historic deployment to support Indo-Pacific
A Bomber Task Force deployment of U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on 15 April 2025.
Romanian industry to begin military drone production in partnership with Periscope Aviation
Romanian defence company Carfil, in collaboration with U.S.-based Periscope Aviation, will begin manufacturing military drones in Brașov by the end of 2025.
Gulfstream G800 certified by FAA and EASA as world’s longest-range business jet
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced that its all-new G800 business jet has received type certification from both the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
First Finnish airman joins NATO AWACS mission, marking new milestone in Alliance integration
Master Sergeant Aleksi completed both Individual Deployment and Life Support training before advancing to the academic phase with the […]
Turkey seeks return to F-35 programme, considers redirecting USD 1.4 billion from F-16 deal
According to Turkish defence website TurkDef, Ankara is seeking to rejoin the F-35 Lightning II programme and acquire the fifth-generation fighter jets.
General Atomics selects two dutch firms for investment following Blue Magic Netherlands event
GA-ASI and its partners focused on key areas including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Autonomy, Advanced Materials, Sensors, Advanced Manufacturing, and Space.
Polish defence industry delivers first PAC-3 MSE launch tubes to Lockheed Martin
On 15 April 2025, Lockheed Martin confirmed the receipt of the first shipment of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) launch tubes produced in Poland.