Finland’s first F-35A fighter makes maiden flight at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility in Texas
The first F-35A for the Finnish Air Force made its maiden flight on 8 December from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility in Texas.
HII begins construction of Virginia-class submarine Barb at Newport News Shipbuilding
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has held the keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine Barb (SSN 804).
General Atomics presents European variant of Gambit unmanned combat aircraft
General Atomics Europe and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have presented their concept for a European variant of the Gambit-series unmanned combat aircraft at an industry preview in Oberpfaffenhofen.
Northrop Grumman software update expands AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR air surveillance range and fire control capability
Northrop Grumman has reported that a new software update for its AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar has enabled extended range detection for the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force.
Denmark signs contract for more IRIS-T SLM air defence systems under the European Sky Shield Initiative
Denmark has procured additional fire units for the IRIS-T SLM medium-range ground-based air defence system as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, with the contract signed in Coblenz on 4 December 2025.
Boeing and RAAF record landmark autonomous AMRAAM missile firing from MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have completed a first-of-its-kind air-to-air autonomous weapon engagement using an MQ-28 Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
L3Harris Technologies outlines 2028–29 goal for Quebec F-35 maintenance as Canada reviews jet options
Companies involved in the F-35 programme are urging the federal and Quebec governments to support plans for a maintenance hub north of Montreal, which could serve both Canadian and American fleets.
U.S. Air Force details test launch of Minuteman III missile controlled in flight by ALCS team on E-6B Mercury
Airmen from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron used the Airborne Launch Control System on a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury to launch an unarmed Minuteman III missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on 5 November 2025.
BAE Systems secures $36 million contract to equip U.S. Navy submarines with modular mast systems
BAE Systems has secured a $36 million production contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver Multifunction Modular Mast systems for installation on U.S. Navy submarines.
Northrop Grumman to supply electronic warfare simulation for advanced fifth-generation fighters
Northrop Grumman’s Combat Electronic Environment Simulator has been chosen to provide advanced radio-frequency testing for the Enhanced Weapons Lab supporting fifth-generation fighters.
Rheinmetall wins major Bundeswehr contract to supply new 120 mm ammunition for Leopard 2 tanks
The Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a further order for 120 mm tank ammunition, adding several hundred million euros to an existing framework agreement.
Golden Dome missile shield set for initial capability in 2028 as officials outline early progress
The Golden Dome air and missile defence shield will achieve “operational capability” in 2028, Space Force Gen. Michael A. Guetlein said on 6 December at the Reagan National Defense Forum.