The Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
HENSOLDT has signed a €15 million contract to continue developing its Optarion mission support system for the Bundeswehr.
The U.S. Air Force tested the combat readiness of its missile wings during a four-day exercise conducted without advance notice.
Germany will formally take delivery of its first F-35A Lightning II next week following the aircraft’s maiden flight in Texas.
Saab has secured an order worth about SEK 2.9 billion from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, or FMV, to continue work on the country’s future fighter system.
Britain plans to expand the strike options available to its F-35 Lightning Force with a range of stand-off and long-range weapons.
Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II has completed its maiden flight, moving Berlin’s 35-aircraft program closer to initial delivery and crew training.
Lockheed Martin said the F-35 had demonstrated its capabilities during Epic Fury, Midnight Hammer, Rough Rider and Rising Lion.
The U.S. Air Force’s F-15EX Eagle II will not reach full operational capability until early 2028, at least six months beyond its approved July 2027 threshold.
The United States will deploy combat and transport aircraft to the Egypt International Airshow, pairing a military display with a showcase involving more than 25 American companies.
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration invited bids on 21 August for a 14-month study that will shape the operational concept and configuration of a future sixth-generation fighter.
The U.S. Air Force is seeking to nearly triple its planned F-15EX Eagle II fleet, increasing the programme from 98 to 268 aircraft under the fiscal 2027 President’s Budget.
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