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Finnish Air Force prepares for arrival of first F-35 Lightning II fighters as integration and training progress
Finnish Air Force is preparing to receive its first F-35A multirole fighters this autumn, marking a key milestone in the country’s transition to a new combat aircraft capability.
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Airbus demonstrates Bird of Prey drone interceptor engaging kamikaze UAV in first autonomous flight test [VIDEO]
Airbus has completed the first demonstration flight of its uncrewed ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor, successfully engaging a kamikaze drone in a test conducted in northern Germany.

ASIO secures U.S. contract to supply NOCTA optical navigation systems for UAV operations in contested environments
ASIO has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract from a U.S. prime contractor to deliver several hundred NOCTA optical navigation systems.

DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam to expand counter-drone capabilities and regional operations
DroneShield has opened a new European headquarters in Amsterdam to support its growing operations across the region.

Pistorius visits EOS production facility in Canberra as Germany prepares high-energy laser weapon system procurement
Australian technology company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) hosted a German defence delegation at its Canberra facility on March 26, led by Boris Pistorius.

U.S. Navy launches competition for new jet trainer system to modernize pilot training for future combat aircraft
The U.S. Navy has issued a request for proposals for its Undergraduate Jet Training System, seeking new jet trainer aircraft and associated training systems.

RAF Regiment gunners Surpass five-target air defence benchmark in Middle East counter drone operations
The Royal Air Force said its Regiment personnel have reached a historic milestone in Middle East operations by defeating five or more aerial threats within a single operational period.



