Air defence: United States approves USD 400 million Patriot missile upgrade for Kuwait
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential USD 400 million sale to Kuwait for the upgrade and recertification of its Patriot missile systems.
Leonardo unveils next-generation M-346 Block 20 cockpit for advanced training and combat roles
Aerospace and defence company Leonardo has revealed the newly developed advanced cockpit for its M-346 Block 20 aircraft.
Defence cooperation: France to supply Denmark with Mistral 3 air defence missiles
France has signed a defence agreement to supply Denmark with several hundred Mistral 3 very short-range air defence missiles.
U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps deliver rapid aircraft towing innovation to support MQ-9A operations
The Navy and Marine Corps Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems programme office (PMA-266) has swiftly delivered a next-generation aircraft towing system to Marine Aviation Group 14 at Cherry Point.
Aero Vodochody delivers key components for C-390 Millennium, supporting Czech military procurement
Czech aerospace company Aero Vodochody has completed delivery of a full set of structural components for Embraer’s C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.
Insta and Saab deepen partnership on Active Noise Reduction system
Finnish technology company Insta has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Swedish defence firm Saab, focusing on the continued development of its Insta ANR (Active Noise Reduction) system.
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Leidos completes successful flight test of Black Arrow Small Cruise Missile [VIDEO]
Leidos has announced the successful completion of a guided flight test of its Small Cruise Missile (SCM), known as Black Arrow, from an AC-130J aircraft.
Indirect Fires Protection Capability: Boeing selected for next phase of U.S. Army mid-range interceptor competition
Boeing has been selected by the U.S. Army to proceed to the next phase of the Indirect Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 Second Interceptor competition.
Northrop Grumman to equip Australian C-130J fleet with AN/ALQ-251 radio frequency countermeasures system
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has selected Northrop Grumman to supply its C-130J Hercules aircraft with an advanced radio frequency countermeasures system.
Air Force Special Operations Command accepts first mission-configured OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft
The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) officially accepted its first mission-ready OA-1K Skyraider II on 3 April 2025.
Estonia to procure long-range missile defence system, evaluating Patriot, David’s Sling and SAMP/T options
Estonia is preparing to procure a long-range missile defence system to counter modern threats, with the total cost expected to surpass EUR 1 billion.
U.S. Air Force advances VENOM programme to test autonomous capabilities on modified F-16s
The U.S. Air Force has marked a milestone in its VENOM (Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model) programme, as the final F-16 Fighting Falcon scheduled for autonomous modification arrived on 1 April.