France orders multi-layer SAMP/T NG air and missile defence system with ASTER and MICA VL interceptors
The project is based on integrating the VL MICA system’s engagement chain into the SAMP/T NG command centre.
Rohde & Schwarz and TRUMPF advance THORIS LCS laser-based counter-UAS system for mobile and fixed defence
Rohde & Schwarz is showcasing THORIS at ILA 2026 as a sovereign end-to-end counter-UAS solution.
Kongsberg completes acquisition of Zone 5 to expand affordable mass missile and air defence capabilities
Kongsberg Gruppen has completed the acquisition of U.S. missile company Zone 5 Technologies following approval by U.S. regulatory authorities.
UK Defence Secretary says RAF professionalism upheld during Russian fighter interception over Black Sea
The UK Defence Secretary has praised Royal Air Force crews after an RAF aircraft was intercepted by Russian fighters over the Black Sea.
Romania orders Airbus H160 and H145 helicopters to strengthen emergency response, rescue and public safety missions
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs for 12 multirole helicopters.
U.S. Air National Guard: 104th Fighter Wing leaders mark F-35A transition with fuselage signing at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility
Key leaders from the 104th Fighter Wing visited Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 27 to sign the fuselage bulkhead for one of the wing’s first F-35A Lightning II aircraft.
Denmark’s Lockheed Martin F-35 acquisition costs rise by $2.2 billion above original estimate, national audit office says
Denmark’s purchase of 27 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter aircraft will cost 14 billion kroner, or $2.2 billion, more than originally planned, according to a report by the Danish National Audit Office.
Airbus reports progress on Canada’s CC-330 Husky tanker-transport fleet as first A330MRTT completes conversion
Airbus has released photos and reported progress on work to prepare Canada’s fleet of A330MRTT multirole tanker transport aircraft.
Lockheed Martin highlights Divergent collaboration to accelerate digital design, prototyping and scalable production
Lockheed Martin said it is working with startups and emerging technology companies to accelerate speed, scale and mission impact.
Trump says United States must respond after Iran accused of downing AH-64 Apache helicopter near Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of shooting down a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter that was patrolling near the Strait of Hormuz.
Canada explores expanded fighter fleet as Saab links Gripen production plan to wider GlobalEye negotiations
Canada is considering expanding its fighter fleet beyond the original plan for 88 aircraft, according to industry and government sources cited by CBC.
Diehl Defence presents IRIS-T SLS MK 4 as mobile all-in-one short-range air defence system for NATO users
Diehl Defence has presented the IRIS-T SLS MK 4, a further development of its highly mobile short-range air defence system.