Embraer to showcase KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft at Poland’s MSPO defence exhibition
Embraer has announced its debut participation at MSPO, Poland’s leading international defence exhibition, held in Kielce from 2–5 September.
U.S. Army’s 101st Combat Aviation Brigade conducts first Spike NLOS live-fire in Middle East
The U.S. Army’s 101st Combat Aviation Brigade has successfully carried out the first live-fire test of a Spike NLOS missile by a conventional Army aviation unit within the U.S. Central Command area of operations.
U.S. Department of Defense awards BAE Systems $1.7 billion contract to deliver precision APKWS II rockets
BAE Systems has been awarded a $1.7 billion contract for the production and delivery of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS) rounds, the U.S. Department of Defense confirmed.
Boeing releases new F/A-XX rendering suggesting design links to U.S. Air Force NGAD fighter – Aviation Week
A new image shared by Boeing with Aviation Week shows a rendering of the proposed F/A-XX design, raising suggestions that elements of the U.S. Air Force’s F-47 could be influencing the Navy programme.
OCCAR announces Eurodrone enters Critical Design Review as European nations prepare prototype phase
OCCAR has confirmed that the Eurodrone Programme has formally entered its Critical Design Review (CDR) stage with the four participating nations, Germany, France, Spain and Italy.
Raytheon secures $1.7 billion U.S. Army contract for LTAMDS air and missile defence radar system
Raytheon has been awarded a $1.7 billion contract for its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), underlining the US Army’s confidence in its 360-degree integrated air and missile defence system.
Saab to develop large autonomous underwater vehicle for Sweden in SEK 60 million defence contract
Saab’s autonomous control system, Autonomous Ocean Core, will be integrated into the LUUV to provide advanced autonomous functions both on and below the surface.
U.S. Air Force details first test flight of YFQ-42A under Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme
The Department of the Air Force has achieved a major development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme, with the YFQ-42A taking its first flight less than two years after the programme began.
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Polish Air Force F-16 Tiger Demo crashes during Radom Air Show training flight [VIDEO]
An F-16 fighter jet from the Polish Air Force’s Tiger Demo Team crashed at Radom Airport on the evening of 28 August 2025 during training for the upcoming Radom Air Show.
Poland selects L3Harris AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare system for F-16 fleet upgrade
Poland has chosen L3Harris Technologies to supply its AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare system as part of the country’s F-16 Viper upgrade programme.
GE Aerospace and Kratos partner on turbofan engines for Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme
In early June, GE Aerospace signed a formal teaming agreement with Kratos to develop small high-thrust turbofan propulsion systems for the next generation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
British and Polish crews refuel Swedish Gripen fighters in NATO cross-servicing exercise
British and Polish flight engineers successfully fast-refueled Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft during NATO air operations in Poland.