U.S. Air Force strategic bombers and Thunderbirds headline Salute to America flyovers during 250th Independence Day
The United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence on July 4, 2026, with major aerial displays in Washington.
UK Defence Investment Plan confirms new F-35 batch with first F-35As to strengthen RAF combat air capability
The commitment is part of the 2026 Defence Investment Plan, which sets out how the government will spend £298 billion on defence over the next four years.
Boeing St. Louis campus to build F-47 sixth-generation fighter as Schmitt highlights jobs, investment and Pacific deterrence
Boeing’s St. Louis defense campus will serve as the center for development and production of the U.S. Air Force’s F-47 sixth-generation fighter.
U.S. Air Force validates LRASM pre-flight procedures on B-1B Lancer to support maritime strike integration
LRASM is a semi-autonomous, precision-guided anti-ship standoff missile.
Ukraine urges partners to supply Patriot interceptors as ballistic missile threat intensifies ahead of NATO summit
Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on partner countries to increase military aid to Ukraine, with a focus on missiles for Patriot air and missile defence systems.
Destinus and TNO plan Dutch joint venture to scale radar seeker technology for European air defence interceptors
TNO and Destinus have announced plans to establish a joint venture for the further development, scaling and production of an advanced radar seeker.
France completes Mirage 2000D RMV upgrade programme as strike aircraft gain new avionics, weapons and extended service life
France’s Directorate General of Armaments delivered the final Dassault Mirage 2000D upgraded to the RMV standard to the French Air and Space Force on 16 June.
Zelenskyy says NATO summit in Ankara will include Freya air and missile defence programme meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a meeting on the Freya air and missile defence system programme will take place during the NATO summit in Ankara.
Lockheed Martin secures $3 billion framework agreement for Sentinel A4 radar production and engineering support
The U.S. Department of War signed a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin on June 30 for the production and delivery of Sentinel A4 radars.
NATO prepares Saab GlobalEye selection as future airborne early warning platform to replace ageing E-3A Sentry fleet
NATO is reportedly set to replace its ageing Boeing E-3A Sentry aircraft with Swedish-Canadian Saab GlobalEye platforms.
Edgewing receives £4.6 billion GCAP contract as UK, Italy and Japan advance next-generation fighter design and development phase
The GCAP Agency has awarded Edgewing a £4.6 billion contract for the next stage of the Global Combat Air Programme.
Boeing: MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes multinational exercise debut with U.S. Air Force at Valiant Shield 2026
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat participated in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 with the U.S. Air Force and allied forces in the Indo-Pacific.