UK and France launch joint programme to develop next-generation air-to-air missile to succeed Meteor
The United Kingdom and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to begin a joint study into a successor to the Meteor air-to-air missile.
U.S. and Slovak F-16 fighters conduct first joint air combat training exercise, strengthening NATO interoperability
The U.S. Air Force and the Slovak Air Force conducted a joint air-to-air training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona from February 12 to 17, 2026.
UK and Türkiye advance Typhoon deal with training and support agreement backed by industry and RAF cooperation
The United Kingdom and Türkiye have signed a multi-billion-pound agreement to provide training and support for Turkish Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
GKN Aerospace delivers first upgraded engine for Gripen C/D to Swedish Armed Forces under RM12EP programme
GKN Aerospace has delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine to the Swedish Armed Forces, marking a milestone in the RM12 Enhanced Performance programme.
Exercise Cold Response 26 enhances NATO cooperation and defence capabilities across the High North region
Allied forces from 14 NATO nations have strengthened multinational cooperation and collective defence capabilities in the High North during Exercise Cold Response 26.
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Germany’s first F-35A reaches final assembly stage at Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, Texas [VIDEO]
Lockheed Martin said Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II aircraft has advanced to the final assembly stage at its Fort Worth, Texas production facility.
Peru selects F-16 Block 70/72 fighter jets to modernize air force fleet, President says
Peru has selected U.S.-made F-16 Block 70/72 fighter jets as its new combat aircraft, President José Balcázar said on March 20.
U.S. Air Force deploys bunker-buster bombs against Iranian coastal missile sites near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces have begun using bunker-buster munitions in ongoing operations against Iran, targeting fortified missile positions near the Strait of Hormuz, the Pentagon indicated.
Lockheed Martin finalizes 11 industrial agreements for Czech F-35 program, expanding local aerospace capabilities
Lockheed Martin has finalized all 11 industrial cooperation project agreements tied to the Czech Republic’s F-35 Lightning II program.
EUCOM commander says U.S. European bases key to Operation Epic Fury campaign against Iran
U.S. military forces and infrastructure in Europe are playing a critical role in supporting operations against Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury, the head of U.S. European Command told lawmakers.
Rafale interceptions of Iranian drones drive rapid consumption of MICA missiles, report says
France has reportedly grown concerned about the rapid consumption of air-to-air missiles by its fighter aircraft during operations against Iranian drones in the Middle East.
Swedish Air Force completes first NATO Icelandic Air Policing mission with Gripen fighters in historic Arctic deployment
The Swedish Air Force has successfully completed its deployment to Keflavík Air Base in Iceland, where JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft conducted NATO’s Icelandic Air Policing mission under the Alliance’s Arctic Sentry activities.