Raytheon UK unveils Red Kite precision weapon to strengthen RAF stockpiles and sovereign British production capacity
Raytheon UK has introduced Red Kite, a sovereign precision weapon fully designed and digitally engineered in the United Kingdom.
RTX: Pratt & Whitney Canada secures $1 billion JPATS engine sustainment deal for U.S. T-6 trainer fleet
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada has won a nine-year, $1 billion contract from V2X Inc. to overhaul more than 750 PT6A-68 engines for the U.S. Joint Primary Aircraft Training System.
Anduril Industries unveils Thunder autonomous attack rotorcraft to expand Apache firepower in near-surface drone-saturated combat
The aircraft is designed to boost the combat power and survivability of current and next-generation attack and assault aircraft.
GCAP engine demonstrator moves closer to ground tests as Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero and IHI complete design reviews
Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero and IHI Corporation have moved closer to ground-testing the engine demonstrator for the Global Combat Air Programme.
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney completes 3D-printed TJ150 engine test to accelerate expendable propulsion production amid rising demand
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has completed demonstration testing of its additively manufactured TJ150 engine.
Royal Air Force Protector drones gain Paveway IV and Brimstone 3 strike capability after qualification tests
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has completed weapons testing for the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft.
General Atomics and Kongsberg move to arm MQ-9B drones with Joint Strike Missile for long-range strikes
For MQ-9B, the missile integration would expand the aircraft’s mission set beyond surveillance and multi-domain operations.
Leonardo brings GCAP, counter-drone and Michelangelo Dome systems to Farnborough in multi-domain defence push with UK industrial focus
Leonardo will use the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow to set out its multi-domain defence and aerospace strategy.
Bombardier Global 8000 sets Los Angeles-to-Farnborough speed record ahead of 2026 Farnborough Airshow debut and display
Bombardier said its Global 8000 business jet set a new speed record between Los Angeles and Farnborough, UK.
Boeing Defence UK wins £240 million-plus contract to support RAF P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail fleets
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a multi-year support contract with Boeing Defence UK. The deal covers Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail aircraft.
UK shifts to Future Air Superiority Effectors for Meteor successor, leaving long-range air-to-air missile upgrade off the table
The UK does not plan a mid-life upgrade for its Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles, according to information obtained from the British defence ministry.
Britain launches StormFighter combat drone program to pair loyal wingmen with F-35, Typhoon and future Tempest fighter fleet
The Royal Air Force has launched StormFighter, a new Collaborative Combat Aircraft program for uncrewed combat drones.