Portugal orders sixth KC-390, offers platform to NATO allies
Portugal has confirmed the acquisition of a sixth Embraer KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, opening the door to…
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Iranian strikes kill 10 in Israel as IDF threatens attacks on weapons factories
Overnight Iranian missile strikes have killed 10 people in Israel as the conflict between the two Middle Eastern…
Israel continues Iran strikes, Trump urges Tehran to make deal
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have conducted extensive overnight airstrikes across Iran, targeting over 100 locations, including military…
Indonesia becomes first foreign buyer of Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet
Indonesia has signed a contract with Turkey to acquire 48 KAAN fighter jets, becoming the first confirmed international…
Saab flies AI-controlled Gripen E in real-world BVR combat flight trials
Saab has completed a series of flight tests integrating artificial intelligence into its Gripen E fighter jet, the…
Overnight Ukrainian drone attacks force Russian airports to restrict flights
Several Russian airports, including those in Moscow, were forced to restrict flight operations after Ukraine launched a series…
Polish and allied jets scrambled in response to Russian airstrikes on Ukraine
In the early hours of June 9, 2025, the Polish Armed Forces launched a coordinated response involving both…
Ukraine’s special forces target Russian base used for Kinzhal missile launches
Ukraine’s Armed Forces have claimed responsibility for a rare long-range strike against the Savasleyka airbase in Russia’s Nizhny…
French carmaker Renault in talks to produce military drones in Ukraine
Renault, one of France’s leading car manufacturers, may soon pivot into military drone production in Ukraine as part…
Germany contracts Airbus to equip A400M fleet with infrared missile defense systems
Airbus has secured a contract from Germany’s defense procurement authority (BAAINBw) to upgrade 23 Airbus A400M military transport…
Dassault Aviation and Tata to produce Rafale fighter fuselages in India
Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have signed four Production Transfer Agreements for the manufacture of…
AURA AERO launches ENBATA, low-cost French alternative to Reaper drone
Toulouse-based aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO has unveiled ENBATA, a new “low-cost high-performance” MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) drone,…
Raytheon secures record $1.1 billion US Navy contract for AIM-9X missiles
Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a $1.1 billion contract from the US Navy to produce AIM-9X Block…
European defense startup Helsing snaps up Grob Aircraft for defense portfolio
European defense company Helsing announced on June 4, 2025, that it has acquired Grob Aircraft, a manufacturer of…
Philippines doubles KAI FA-50 fleet with new $700 million deal for 12 more jets
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is set to acquire 12 more FA-50PH fighter jets from Korea Aerospace Industries…
Operation Spiderweb: New SBU video shows drone strikes on Russian A-50 aircraft
Three days after Ukraine launched its most ambitious long-range drone strike operation to date, a clearer picture is…
Royal Thai Air Force selects Saab Gripen E/F as next-generation fighter
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed its selection of the Saab Gripen E/F as its future…
UK 2025 Strategic Defence Review: What it means for the RAF and air power
The United Kingdom’s 2025 Strategic Defence Review outlines an ambitious roadmap to transform the Royal Air Force (RAF)…