Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighters to patrol Icelandic skies for NATO in February 2025
For the first time, Finland’s F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets will surveil and protect Icelandic airspace as part of NATO operations.
GE Aerospace secures major engine order for Polish Armed Forces Apache helicopters
GE Aerospace has announced an order for 210 T700 engines to power 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces.
U.S. Army’s Long Range Fires Battalion demonstrates precision strikes with Mid-Range Capability (MRC)
The U.S. Army's 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery (Long Range Fires Battalion, or LRFB) has achieved two significant milestones in advancing its long-range precision fire capabilities.
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Lockheed Martin CEO reinforces F-35’s criticality in 21st century security [VIDEO]
During the 2024 Reagan National Defense Forum, Lockheed Martin Chairman, President, and CEO Jim Taiclet participated in a discussion on defense technologies.
Leonardo unveils groundbreaking Proteus rotorcraft technology demonstrator
Leonardo UK has revealed the design of the Proteus uncrewed rotorcraft technology demonstrator, marking a significant leap in autonomous aircraft development.
Jorge Tamarit Degenhardt named CEO of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH
Jorge Tamarit Degenhardt has been named Chief Executive Officer of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, the management company overseeing the Eurofighter Typhoon programme.
U.S. Navy: Next-Generation Jammer Mid-Band System achieves Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
The U.S. Navy has announced the initial operational capability (IOC) of the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system, a breakthrough in naval aviation technology.
Northrop Grumman delivers protected tactical satcom payload for advanced space integration
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the assembly and testing of its Protected Tactical Satcom Rapid Prototype (PTS-P) payload.
Rheinmetall supplies Ukraine with additional 35mm ammunition for Gepard anti-aircraft systems
Rheinmetall has announced a new contract with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence for the delivery of 180,000 rounds of 35mm HEI-T ammunition.
Finnish and Swedish Navies collaborate in Gulf of Finland cable investigation
The Finnish Navy is actively assisting the police in investigating recent damage to undersea cables in the Gulf of Finland.
Spain advances SIRTAP programme: development of first fully indigenous tactical military drone
Spain’s Ministry of Defence has announced significant progress in the SIRTAP Programme, marking a milestone for Spanish aerospace innovation.
Babcock enhances fighter pilot training in France with L-39 aircraft acquisition
British defence and aerospace company Babcock has bolstered its international fighter pilot training academy in France with the acquisition of 11 L-39 Albatros aircraft.