Lockheed Martin begins production of Germany’s first F-35 fighter jet
Germany’s acquisition of the F-35A is part of a broader effort to replace its ageing Panavia Tornado fleet, which currently supports NATO’s Nuclear Sharing programme.
U.S. Navy to enhance EA-18G Growler with Raytheon’s next-generation jammer
The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon, a division of RTX, a USD 590 million production contract for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system.
Northrop Grumman advances LITENING targeting pods for U.S. Marine Corps
Northrop Grumman has been selected by the U.S. Marine Corps to integrate Advanced Tactical Data Links (ATDL) into its LITENING electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) targeting pods.
Pratt & Whitney and Polish Air Force University to expand propulsion education opportunities for cadets
Pratt & Whitney has signed a letter of intent with the Polish Air Force University to create opportunities for cadets to learn about the advanced jet propulsion design.
General Atomics awarded contract for next-gen high-frequency modem development for U.S. Navy
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has secured a contract to develop a new generation of high-frequency (HF) modems for the U.S. Navy.
USAF joins European allies in Arctic defence exercise showcasing fifth-generation air power
Norwegian, U.K., and U.S. forces conducted a high-profile military exercise on 3 December in the Arctic, demonstrating the capabilities of fifth-generation aircraft in a challenging, multi-domain environment.
U.S. Army orders three additional CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters from Boeing
The U.S. Army ordered three additional CH-47F Block II Chinooks from Boeing. The Lot 3 contract award, valued at USD 135 million, is a part of the U.S. Army’s ongoing modernization efforts.
Japan Maritime Defence Force selects SeaGuardian drones for long-endurance surveillance
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has confirmed the selection of the SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems.
Raytheon completes key design review for advanced electronic warfare System on U.S. Navy’s Super Hornet
Raytheon, an RTX business, has completed a Delta Design Review for its Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype.
Belgian Air Force takes delivery of its first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet
On 4 December, the Belgian Air Force announced the delivery of its first Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jet.
Lockheed Martin and RAF conduct first-ever F-35 classified data-sharing with non-U.S. command system
In the demonstration, an F-35 flying from Lockheed Martin’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas, transmitted classified data through Skunk Works’ Open Systems Gateway (OSG).
Embraer to enhance C-390 Millennium aircraft for maritime ISR missions
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) have signed an agreement to advance studies on expanding the C-390 Millennium's capabilities for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.