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.
F-35 jets to cost Canada $27.7 billion, plus $5.5 billion for Full Operational Capability
The cost of Canada’s plan to replace its CF-18 fighter jets with American-made F-35s has surged nearly 50 per cent, reaching $27.7 billion.
Lockheed Martin delivers second F-16 Block 70 fighter jet to Bulgarian Air Force
The second F-16 Block 70 fighter jet for the Bulgarian Air Force arrived in Bulgaria on Sunday, 8 June, the Ministry of Defence announced.
Azerbaijan signs record $4.6 billion deal for 40 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan
Azerbaijan has expanded its purchase of Pakistani JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from 16 to 40 aircraft, marking the largest export contract in the history of Pakistan’s defence industry.
Czech Republic: Ministry of Defence agrees new Gripen deal to bridge transition to F-35s
The Czech Ministry of Defence has approved a Swedish proposal to extend the use of JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets until 2035.
Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopter fleet receives world-first software upgrade
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) NH90 helicopter fleet has undergone a major software and equipment upgrade, making it the first of its kind worldwide.
Hungarian Air Force receives first L-39 Skyfox trainer aircraft from Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody
AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE has officially delivered the first three L-39 Skyfox advanced trainer aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force.
NATO demonstrates Agile Combat Employment capabilities during extensive highway exercises in Finland and Sweden
NATO Allies have conducted highway operating exercises in Finland and Sweden, highlighting ACE tactics aimed at improving flexibility and resilience in contested environments.
L3Harris selected as strategic partner for potential F-35 sustainment facility in Canada
L3Harris has been named a “Strategic Partner” by the Government of Canada to explore the development of a maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade facility for the F-35 fighter aircraft.