U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber launches LRASM in live-fire sinking exercise to demonstrate Pacific maritime strike capability
The LRASM is an anti-ship missile designed to detect and destroy enemy ships at long ranges.
Boeing and U.S. Army use NGATS Pathfinder to speed AH-64E Apache maintenance and reduce aviation sustainment costs
Boeing and the U.S. Army have completed a 12-month operational maintenance exercise intended to improve AH-64E Apache readiness and reduce sustainment costs.
Northrop Grumman validates Sentinel ICBM hardware in acoustic test as next-generation strategic deterrent moves toward flight testing
Northrop Grumman said its Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile testing campaign is continuing to validate critical hardware for the United States’ next-generation strategic deterrent.
European Investment Bank commits €3 billion to Airbus to support Europe’s aerospace research, industrial base and technological edge
The European Investment Bank and Airbus have signed a first €1 billion loan to support research and development in the European aerospace sector.
Switzerland makes $617 million advance payment to United States for F-35A jets as wider defence purchases continue
Switzerland has paid an advance of CHF500 million, or $617 million, to the United States for the purchase of F-35A fighter jets.
Romania signs first contract for Rafael Spyder ground-based air defence systems
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has signed the first contract with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems under a framework agreement for SHORAD-VSHORAD air defence systems.
Romania integrates Merops counter-drone system into national air defense architecture to strengthen airspace protection
Romania has fully operationalized and integrated the Merops counter-drone system into the air defense architecture of its armed forces.
RTX secures $399 million agreement to support development of new AIM-120 AMRAAM D4 and C9 missile variants
The U.S. Department of War has signed a $399 million framework agreement with RTX for continued research and development work on AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.
Royal Australian Air Force deploys MC-55A Peregrine to Darwin for first operational test flights and regional surveillance missions
A Royal Australian Air Force MC-55A Peregrine from 10 Squadron deployed to RAAF Base Darwin this month for its first operational test and evaluation flights.
CENTCOM says U.S. forces conducted additional strikes in Iran after drone attack on tanker near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces conducted additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran on June 27.
Kratos expands Spartan turbojet engine production to 3,000 units next year as missile and loitering munition demand grows
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced plans to significantly increase production capacity for its Spartan line of turbojet engines.
RAF Voyager crews deliver 250 tonnes of fuel during NATO Ramstein Flag 26 to sustain Allied air operations across Europe
The Royal Air Force Air Mobility Force delivered more than 250 tonnes of fuel to Allied aircraft during Exercise Ramstein Flag 26.