Netherlands deploys F-35 fighter jets to Poland to guard NATO’s eastern flank
From 1 September to 1 December, Dutch F-35 fighter jets will monitor NATO airspace over Eastern Europe to safeguard military equipment destined for Ukraine.
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Commander of Polish Air Force takes test flight in KF-21 fighter jet prototype
The chiefs of the South Korean and Polish air forces met in late June to explore deeper defence and arms cooperation, the South Korean Air Force confirmed.
Northrop Grumman targets Romanian market with advanced ground-based radar systems
Northrop Grumman has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ROMARM, a Romanian state-owned defence company, to jointly offer a ground-based radar system to the Romanian Air Force.
Dutch air force renamed to Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force to reflect operational role in space
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has officially changed its name to the Commando Lucht- en Ruimtestrijdkrachten (CLRS), or Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force.
Atlantic Trident 25: U.S., U.K., French and Finnish forces strengthen interoperability in Finland
U.S., U.K., French, and Finnish forces came together from 16–27 June 2025 for Atlantic Trident 25, a multinational tactical and operational exercise held across multiple locations in Finland.
Danish fighter jets conduct arctic training in Greenland at Pituffik Space Base
Two Danish F-16 fighter jets and a Challenger transport aircraft landed yesterday at the American Pituffik Space Base in Northwest Greenland.
Luke AFB hosts Belgian Chief of Defence for F-35 Lightning II training engagement
Belgian Chief of Defence, General Frederick Vansina, visited the 312th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, on 18 June 2025.
Saab secured SEK 2.9 billion contract for additional Gripen E equipment from FMV
On June 25, Saab signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the supply of additional equipment to support the manufacturing of Gripen E fighter aircraft.
NATO AWACS aircraft provided critical air surveillance during The Hague summit
NATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft conducted air surveillance missions during the NATO Summit held in The Hague.
Lockheed Martin outlines vision for integrated allied air power at Paris Air Show
At the Paris Air Show 2025, Lockheed Martin hosted a high-level strategic dialogue on the future of coalition defence, focusing on how allied nations can achieve true warfighting integration across domains and platforms.
MQ-28A Ghost Bat takes flight beyond Woomera: a new chapter in Australian airpower
Australia’s Department of Defence has confirmed that the MQ‑28A Ghost Bat unmanned combat aerial vehicle has completed its first flight outside the Woomera Training Area during Exercise Carlsbad.
Italy modernises military pilot training with introduction of Leonardo M-345
On 12 June 2025, Italy marked a significant milestone in military aviation with the official induction of Leonardo’s M-345 trainer aircraft into service with the Italian Air Force.