UK warns Russia after spy ship Yantar targets RAF pilots with lasers
The United Kingdom has issued a new warning to Russia after a Russian intelligence-gathering vessel, the Yantar, allegedly…
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F-22 commands drone in flight as Lockheed Martin advances teaming technology
Lockheed Martin has taken a major step in human-machine teaming, successfully demonstrating control of an uncrewed aerial system (UAS) from…
Russia says at Dubai Airshow 2025 that Su-75 Checkmate first flight is near
Russia is using its presence at Dubai Airshow 2025 to signal that the long-delayed Su-75 Checkmate fighter program…
Poland and Romania scramble jets as Russian strikes hit western Ukraine
Poland and Romania activated air policing assets overnight after a wave of Russian drone and missile strikes on…
MBDA, Tawazun and FLY-R launch defense localization projects in UAE
European missile manufacturer MBDA and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement have launched a set of industrial projects…
BAE, Boeing and Saab team up on T-7A Red Hawk trainer bid for RAF
Saab, Boeing, and BAE Systems have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on the United Kingdom’s…
France tests new loitering munitions developed by EOS Technologie: video
EOS Technologie has released new footage showing the automatic strike test of its Veloce 330 and Rodeur 330…
Morocco orders 10 Airbus H225M helicopters at DAS25 to replace Puma fleet
The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 10 H225M helicopters to replace its…
US to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump confirms
President Donald Trump said the US will sell the advanced F-35 stealth fighter jet to Saudi Arabia, marking a…
France and Germany consider dropping sixth-generation fighter from FCAS program
France and Germany are considering scaling back the fighter aircraft component of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS)…
France and Ukraine sign letter of intent for up to 100 Rafale fighter jets
France and Ukraine have signed what both leaders called a historic defense agreement covering the procurement of 100…
UAE aerobatic team Al Fursan unveils new L-15 jets at Dubai Airshow 2025
The UAE aerobatic team, Al Fursan, has introduced a new fleet of Hongdu L-15 jets at the Dubai…
Analysis: How airspace violations threaten NATO and Europe’s security
During the past year, the skies over Europe have turned into an arena of quiet conflict. Unexplained drone…
Colombia signs €3.1 billion deal with Sweden’s Saab for 17 Gripen E/F jets
Saab has signed a contract with the Colombian Government to supply 17 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft, marking one…
Pentagon wary of Saudi F-35 sale, but Trump likely to sign off on deal
US President Donald Trump is expected to approve a deal allowing Saudi Arabia to acquire dozens of F‑35…
Gripen E and KC-390 Millennium complete aerial refueling test campaign in Brazil
Saab and Embraer, in partnership with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), have completed the certification flight test campaign…
France completes second test firing of upgraded nuclear cruise missile
France has completed a second evaluation firing of its upgraded ASMPA-R air-launched nuclear missile, advancing one of the…
Boeing defense workers end strike after approving new five-year contract
Machinists at Boeing’s defense factories in the St. Louis region have ratified a new five-year contract, officially ending…