Canada seeks more defence jobs as F-35 review pits Lockheed Martin against Sweden’s Saab
Canada’s industry minister plans to meet executives at Lockheed Martin to press for more domestic jobs from a multibillion-dollar fighter jet deal.
Saab CEO offers Germany fighter partnership as doubts grow over Europe’s air combat plans
Saab CEO Micael Johansson has said the company is ready to partner with Germany on a future fighter aircraft, presenting itself as an alternative as doubts continue over Europe’s next-generation air combat plans.
Lockheed Martin awarded $328.5 million contract to supply Sniper and infrared sensor pods to Taiwan Air Force
The U.S. Department of War said on Wednesday that defence contractor Lockheed Martin had been awarded a contract linked to foreign military sales to Taiwan to address what Washington described as an urgent requirement for the island’s air force.
Airbus Defence and Space to lead development of Spain’s new integrated combat training system programme
Spanish Ministry of Defence has selected Airbus Defence and Space to lead the development and implementation of the Air and Space Force’s new combat Integrated Training System (ITS-C).
Croatia: Rafale fighters to assume NATO airspace protection role from January 2026
From 1 January 2026, Croatia’s Rafale multirole fighters will assume responsibility for protecting national airspace within NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence System.
United States deploys F-35 fifth-generation gighters to Puerto Rico, satellite image shows
A fleet of U.S. F-35 fighter jets has been captured in a satellite image at Puerto Rico’s Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport, highlighting a growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean.
Denmark plans to sign major deal for AMRAAM air-to-air missiles for fighters, air defence systems
The United States Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Denmark of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles – Extended Range and related equipment, with an estimated value of up to $951 million.
Norway to provide F-16 ammunition and air defence support to Ukraine through JUMPSTART
Norway will provide approximately NOK 3.2 billion through the JUMPSTART mechanism to purchase F-16 ammunition, laser-guided missiles and long-range missiles for Ukraine.
Lockheed Martin rolls out Finland’s first F-35A Lightning II fighter at public ceremony in Texas plant
Finland’s first F-35A multirole fighter, designated JF-501, was presented to the public at a rollout ceremony on 16 December at Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
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.
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.
Finland authorises procurement of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles for future F-35A fighter fleet
Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles from the United States.