Frankenburg opens Baltic region’s first missile factory in Riga
Estonian defense startup Frankenburg Technologies opened its first missile production facility in Riga on June 23, 2026, the…
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Lockheed Martin wins $35 billion award to quadruple THAAD production
On June 24, 2026, the US government awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year contract worth up to $35 billion…
Hegseth says Golden Dome defense shield passes first major test
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the first milestone test of the Golden Dome was a success, marking…
Saab delivers last two defense contracted Gripen fighters to Hungary
With the delivery of two new Gripen C fighters to Hungary, Swedish manufacturer Saab has completed a contract…
RAAF deploys P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail to RIMPAC 26 exercise in Hawaii
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced that it is deploying P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and E-7A…
Top 10 most expensive fighter jets in 2026
One of the biggest investments any defense department can make is in improving its air capabilities. The F-35…
France renews Harmattan AI contract with order for 5,000 Sonora drones
Harmattan AI has secured a renewed program of record from the French Ministry of the Armed Forces for…
Leonardo M-346 commands Baykar Kizilelma in live drone autonomy trial
Leonardo and Baykar have completed the first live flight phase of their K-SWARM crewed-uncrewed teaming (CUC-T) program, with an Italian…
Russia’s Tu-160 bombers shadowed by Norwegian F-35s on Arctic patrol
Russia’s Aerospace Forces conducted a long-range bomber patrol over the Barents and Norwegian seas on June 22, 2026,…
Bastille Day parade 2026: full aircraft and helicopter flypast lineup
Each year, France’s National Day military parade begins with a large aerial display over Paris, showcasing aircraft from the French Air…
Australia and US strengthen air power ties with Test Pilot School exchange
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has hosted the United States Air Force (USAF) Test Pilot School for…
MBDA, Fly-R launch UAE loitering munition tied to Rafale offsets
MBDA and French drone company Fly-R signed a co-development contract at Eurosatory 2026 on June 18 to develop and industrialize…
RSI Europe, Ukraine’s The Fourth Law to build drones in Lithuania
Lithuanian drone manufacturer RSI Europe and Ukrainian developer The Fourth Law have signed a memorandum of understanding to…
US approves revised $1.5 billion Black Hawk sale to Austria
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Austria covering 12 Sikorsky UH-60M Black…
Canada opens negotiations to buy Leonardo M-346 jet trainers
Canada has opened negotiations to acquire Leonardo’s M-346 Master advanced jet trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force,…
Photos: Trump Boeing 747 Air Force One makes long-awaited public debut
US President Donald Trump’s new Boeing 747-8 presidential aircraft has made its public debut, giving a clear look…
Thales pitches armed Schiebel S-301 drone for Apache wingman role
At Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, Thales has taken the opportunity to present the Schiebel S-301 as a larger, higher-performance uncrewed helicopter built around…
RAAF and US Air Force conduct first joint F-35A weapons integration flight test
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has announced the completion of its first joint Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle…