German Eurofighters deploy to Poland to reinforce NATO’s integrated air and missile defence
Germany has deployed Eurofighter jets to Malbork, Poland, to support NATO’s Air Policing mission and ensure the continued security of NATO airspace.
Saab details Brazilian Gripen E Meteor firings that confirm the fighter’s long range combat edge
The Brazilian Air Force has completed its first firings of the Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile from the Gripen E, marking an important step in the fighter’s operational development.
Kizilelma becomes first unmanned fighter to destroy jet target with beyond visual range missile
Türkiye’s Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet has completed a world first by destroying a jet-engine powered aerial target with a beyond visual range air to air missile during a test off the coast of Sinop.
Sweden and UK conduct joint Viking flame trials to advance next generation aircraft countermeasures
Swedish and British armed forces conducted the Viking flame trials at Donna Nook Air Weapons Range in Lincolnshire between 10 and 14 November.
Austria completes M-346FA jet acquisition to implement two fleet strategy and boost industry
Austria has completed the purchase of twelve Leonardo M-346FA jets, closing the capability gap created when the Saab 105 fleet retired in 2020.
FRCSE begins overhaul work as first U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon arrives for TRIM programme repairs
The first U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon reached Fleet Readiness Center Southeast on 24 November for overhaul and repair under the Talon Repair, Inspection and Maintenance programme.
Brazilian Air Force conducts first Meteor missile launch from Gripen E fighter jet
The Brazilian Air Force has carried out the first guided launch of the long range MBDA Meteor missile from a Gripen E.
Poland orders AIM-120D3 AMRAAM missiles to equip its F-35A fleet under 500 million USD deal
Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has approved a contract for the purchase of AIM-120D3 medium-range air-to-air missiles valued at about 500 million USD net.
Dassault Aviation and cortAIx form strategic alliance to drive sovereign AI in defence aviation
Dassault Aviation and Thales, through its cortAIx AI accelerator, have signed a strategic partnership to develop controlled and supervised artificial intelligence for defence aeronautics.
Canada considers shifting F-35 order toward Sweden’s Gripen as Ottawa reviews jet procurement
Former Canadian military officers have urged the government not to reduce its future F-35A fleet and switch to Gripen E/F fighters from Saab.
Lockheed Martin highlights milestone as first German F-35A jet moves to final assembly line
Lockheed Martin announced on 21 November that the German state secretary visited the company’s Fort Worth facilities.
Lockheed Martin launches Sniper NTP targeting pod to add networked capability for air forces
Lockheed Martin has introduced the Sniper Networked Targeting Pod, a new variant of its long-serving Sniper pod designed to add high speed communications and processing at the edge of operations.