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…
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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…
Anduril, EDGE combine to build series of cutting-edge drones, UAE books first 50
Defense companies EDGE Group and Anduril Industries plan to combine their knowledge and expertise to build a series…
Germany’s Airbus works council renews call to end FCAS partnership with Dassault
Airbus Defence and Space’s works council in Germany has again questioned Dassault Aviation’s role in the Future Combat…
Aerodata unveils AeroForce X MALE drone for next-generation ISR missions
Aerodata AG, an established German provider of specialised solutions for aviation, introduces AeroForce® X, a newly developed unmanned…
Embraer adds counter-drone missions to A-29 Super Tucano
Embraer has unveiled a new operational concept for its A-29 Super Tucano, transforming the turboprop light-attack aircraft into…
Jetcraft enters new market to source pre-owned aircraft for defense missions
The business aircraft sales and acquisition firm Jetcraft is branching into the special missions market to source and…
Turkish C-130 crashes near Georgia-Azerbaijan border with 20 people on board
A Turkish military C-130 cargo aircraft has crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border after taking off from Azerbaijan, the…
Ireland to request European air defense support ahead of 2026 EU presidency
Ireland is considering asking for air defense assistance from its European partners during its upcoming presidency of the Council of…
Russia claims FSB agents thwarted Ukraine-UK plan to hijack Kinzhal-armed MiG-31
Russian state news has claimed that the Federal Security Service (FSB) has thwarted plans by Ukrainian military intelligence…
Boeing offers new deal to end St. Louis workers’ strike
Boeing has presented a new contract offer to more than 3,200 striking employees at its St. Louis-area facilities,…
Russia to debut upgraded Yak-130M trainer at Dubai Airshow 2025
Russia’s upgraded Yak-130M combat training aircraft will be showcased abroad for the first time at the Dubai Airshow 2025, taking place in…
Helsing releases video of HX-2 loitering munition field trials across Europe
Helsing has released new footage showing its HX-2 loitering munition undergoing military-led field tests in four countries. Published…
Germany to acquire 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters in €1 billion deal
Germany is preparing to spend nearly €1 billion ($1.1 billion) on 20 additional H145M military helicopters from Airbus, completing a major rotary-wing…
France uses Mirage 2000D RMV to test combat AI and human-machine teaming
France’s upgraded Mirage 2000D RMV, a mid-life program covering 55 aircraft, is evolving from a straightforward modernization into…
Angola receives two Airbus C295 maritime surveillance aircraft
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered two C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) to Angola, completing the country’s three-aircraft…
Fujian super carrier ushers in new naval aviation era for China
China has formally commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the CNS Fujian, marking a major step in the People’s…