Swiss firm Destinus acquires autonomous flight startup Daedalean for $223M
Destinus, a Swiss company specializing in the production of autonomous drones and other advanced aerospace technologies, has agreed…
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Netherlands first to use NATO mechanism to buy US Patriot systems for Ukraine
The Netherlands has become the first NATO member to finance a complete US military aid package for Ukraine…
France’s Falcon 8X-based Archange intelligence aircraft performs maiden flight
The first aircraft developed under France’s Archange program has completed its maiden flight, according to the country’s defense…
U-2 Dragon Lady marks 70th anniversary with record-breaking flight across US
In a tribute to seven decades of service, a TU-2S Dragon Lady from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing completed…
Over 3,000 Boeing fighter jet workers begin strike, union slams ‘empty promises’
Over 3,000 Boeing fighter jet workers have started strike action after union members rejected a modified offer from…
Airbus casts doubt on FCAS fighter jet program, urges return to agreed terms
The Future Combat Air System (FCAS), one of Europe’s sixth-generation fighter program, may be at risk of unraveling.…
India rules out F-35s as defense ties with US face new turbulence
India has rejected a US push to sell it F-35 stealth fighters, dealing a blow to defense ties…
Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, drone base and military plant overnight
Ukraine has launched a wave of long-range drone strikes on Russian defense-related facilities, in what authorities in Kyiv…
Joby and L3Harris combine to develop new aircraft class for defense operations
Air taxi developer Joby Aviation is joining forces with L3Harris Technologies to develop a new aircraft class for…
Pakistan receives Z-10ME attack helicopters from China, set to replace AH-1Fs
Pakistan has begun taking delivery of Z-10ME attack helicopters from China, marking its transition to replace its fleet…
France confirms long-range strike capability of SAMP/T NG interceptor
France’s defense procurement agency has successfully completed a second development test of the ASTER 30 Block 1NT missile,…
Ukrainian pilot accused of spying on F-16, Mirage 2000 airbases for Russia
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has detained an instructor pilot of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) on charges…
US Navy F-35C crashes near NAS Lemoore in California, pilot ejects safely
A US Navy F-35C Lightning II fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore in central California…
Australian Army a step closer to receiving first AH-64E Apache helicopters
The first four of Australia’s 29 AH-64E Apache helicopters are a step closer to being delivered to Australian…
Airbus rolls out first C295 maritime surveillance aircraft for Spain in Seville
Airbus has rolled out the first C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) for the Spanish Air and Space Force…
BAE Systems raises 2025 outlook after strong H1 performance
BAE Systems has raised its full-year guidance after reporting strong results for the first half of 2025, with…
Reliable Robotics teams up with USAF to develop autonomous flight architecture
Reliable Robotics, a US startup specializing in autonomous flight systems, announced on July 29, 2025, that it has…
Indonesia and Turkey sign contract for 48 KAAN fighter jets at IDEF 2025
Indonesia and Turkey have signed an implementation contract for the acquisition of 48 KAAN fighter jets, formalizing Jakarta’s…