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Rostec’s Su-57E fighter jet to make Middle East debut at Dubai Airshow 2025 with flying display
Rostec State Corporation will present the Su-57E fifth-generation fighter jet for the first time in the Middle East during the Dubai Airshow 2025, where it will also take part in the official flying display.
NIOA and MBDA to explore Australian production of MISTRAL air defence missile under new agreement
Australian defence company NIOA and European firm MBDA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore local production and support of the MISTRAL air defence missile system.
Sweden establishes drone testing hub in Karlsborg to boost defence against emerging threats
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) is developing a new facility at its Karlsborg test site for advanced trials of unmanned aerial, ground-based and, to some extent, maritime systems.
British troops trial first AI-enabled ground-to-air strike chain in Kenya with ARX and Helsing
British soldiers have, for the first time, executed a complete reconnaissance-to-strike sequence using autonomous systems in a live field exercise in Kenya.
StandardAero delivers 1,000th J85-5 engine to U.S. Air Force in support of T-38 Talon programme
StandardAero has announced the delivery of its 1,000th J85-5 engine to the United States Air Force, five years after beginning support under the Engine Regional Repair Center contract.
U.S. Air Force deploys B-52 bombers to Spain for joint training to bolster NATO readiness, deterrence
U.S. Air Force B-52 aircraft from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, landed at Morón Air Base, Spain, on 8 November 2025 for Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1.
Lockheed Martin aims to deliver 200 F-35 jets in 2025 as global demand reaches record high
Lockheed Martin expects to assemble up to 200 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets by the end of the year. The increase in production comes as global buyers push the company’s order backlog to a record $179 billion.