Patria partners with Airbus Defence and Space for SIRTAP datalink solution
Finnish defence company Patria has signed an agreement with Airbus Defence and Space in Spain to supply a wide-band line-of-sight datalink solution for the SIRTAP drone.
U.S. Air Force: B-52 Stratofortress bombers arrive in Europe for NATO training
The United States Air Force has deployed B-52H Stratofortress bombers to Europe as part of a routine Bomber Task Force operation.
Japan orders 17 Boeing CH-47JA Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47JA Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters to upgrade its heavy-lift transport capabilities.
Finnish Air Force prepares for F-35 Lightning II: training with American pilots begins
The first Finnish Air Force F-35 fighter jets are expected to arrive in Finland in the latter half of 2026.
NATO launches two new multinational air defence initiatives, strengthens existing projects
On Thursday (13 February 2025), NATO launched two new multinational High-Visibility initiatives to further enhance the protection of its airspace and strengthen its deterrence and defence.
Algeria purchases Russian Su-57 fighter jets as the world’s first export customer
Algeria has signed a contract for the purchase of Su-57 fighter jets from Russia, making it the first confirmed export customer for this aircraft.
AERALIS establishes French subsidiary to strengthen Anglo-French aerospace collaboration
The establishment of AERALIS France comes in anticipation of new Anglo-French cooperation opportunities under the Lancaster House Treaty.
German defence company Helsing to deliver 6,000 additional HX-2 strike drones to Ukraine
The HX-2, introduced in late 2024, is an electrically propelled X-wing precision munition with a range of up to 100 km, Helsing said in a press release.
Israel Aerospace Industries delivers aew airborne surveillance radar
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has completed the first delivery of its latest airborne surveillance radar, the C-catcher Multi-Mode, Multi-Role system.
NATO’s multinational MRTT fleet expands with ninth aircraft
The official Transfer of Title was signed by NSPA’s MRTT Programme Manager, André van Nispen, at Airbus Defence and Space headquarters in Getafe, Spain.
Northrop Grumman secures USD 1.4 billion contracts to advance air and missile defence for U.S. and Poland
Northrop Grumman has secured two significant contracts worth a total of USD 1.4 billion to enhance air and missile defence systems for the United States Army and Poland.
Royal Air Force successfully flight tests Protector RG1 over Lincolnshire
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has successfully conducted a flight test of the new Protector RG1, a cutting-edge Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS), from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire.