Lockheed Martin completes production of initial F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria, Slovakia
Lockheed Martin has completed production of all F-16 Block 70 aircraft for the initial fleets of Bulgaria and Slovakia.
Germany orders 20 more Airbus H145M helicopters, lifting total fleet commitment to 82 units
Germany has decided to exercise the option for 20 additional H145M light combat helicopters that formed part of a contract signed in December 2023.
Lockheed Martin chosen to supply air surveillance radars for Denmark and the Faroe Islands
The Danish Ministry of Defence has decided that US-based Lockheed Martin will supply new air surveillance radars in Denmark and the Faroe Islands.
Estonia and Germany see strong interest in defence industry cooperation, says Pevkur in Berlin
Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur attended a defence industry seminar and networking event in Berlin aimed at supporting Estonian defence companies in building partnerships in Germany.
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School instructor Maj. Ross Elder to command NASA CHAPEA Mars mission
The long-standing link between the Air Force Test Pilot School and the United States space programme continues with the appointment of Maj. Ross Elder to lead a NASA Mars mission.
Switzerland to reduce F-35A Lightning II fighter jet order to stay within CHF 6 billion budget after cost rise
Switzerland will reduce the number of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets it plans to buy from the United States in order to remain within the original budget framework, the government said on Friday.
Dutch Ministry of Defence orders Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 mobile air defence systems for army
Rheinmetall has received a major new order from the Dutch Ministry of Defence for mobile air defence systems, with the contract value in the triple-digit million euro range.
Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force complete Stand-In Attack Weapon (SiAW) separation test from F-16 fighter
Northrop Grumman, working with the US Air Force, has completed a separation test of the Stand-In Attack Weapon from an F-16.
U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters conduct Agile Combat Employment training with rapid-refuel operations in Romania
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base carried out routine Agile Combat Employment operations on 3 December while training at Campia Turzii, Romania, along Europe’s Eastern Flank.
Hanwha pledges 80% localization for Romania’s IFV program — offering what Rheinmetall cannot
South Korean defence company Hanwha Aerospace offers unmatched localization and industrial impact, providing up to 80% Romanian production compared with Rheinmetall’s Hungary-anchored model.
L3Harris details evolving electronic warfare capabilities for today’s complex threats
L3Harris has outlined its latest electronic warfare capabilities, emphasising the need for adaptable and responsive systems as today’s forces face drone swarms, shifting signal frequencies and attempts to disrupt or mimic communications.
Rolls-Royce to supply over 300 mtu engines for new Leopard 2 tanks ordered by European armies
Rolls-Royce has received a major order from KNDS for more than 300 mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines to equip new Leopard 2 battle tanks for several European armies.