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Air Force One

US Air Force to acquire two more Boeing 747-8s to support presidential fleet

The US Air Force said it is acquiring two additional Boeing 747-8 aircraft for approximately $400 million to support training and sustainment for the future presidential…

ByStephen Pope

December 18, 2025

Archer Aviation

Archer recruits Vertical’s Director of Engineering, sets up new UK subsidiary

Archer Aviation has recruited the services of a long-standing Vertical Aerospace employee, as the US electric vehicle takeoff…

ByIan Molyneaux

December 17, 2025

Ukrainian S-300 surface-to-air missile system firing

Norway

Norway to fund F-16 munitions and S-300 air defense missiles for Ukraine

Norway will finance a new military aid package for Ukraine that includes F-16 fighter jet ammunition and a…

ByClement Charpentreau

December 17, 2025

First Finnish Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter rollout

Finland

Finland unveils its first Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter at US rollout ceremony

Finland has presented its first F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter during a rollout ceremony held on December 16,…

ByClement Charpentreau

December 17, 2025

Airbus

Airbus delivers first H160 helicopter to French Gendarmerie Nationale

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 medium helicopter to France’s Gendarmerie Nationale. The handover took place on…

ByClement Charpentreau

December 17, 2025

CH-7

China’s CH-7 stealth uncrewed flying wing completes first flight

China has confirmed the maiden flight of its CH-7 stealth uncrewed aerial vehicle, marking a significant step in…

ByStephen Pope

December 16, 2025

Germany

German Navy takes delivery of first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter

The German Navy has taken delivery of its first NH90 Sea Tiger maritime combat helicopter, Airbus Helicopters announced…

ByClement Charpentreau

December 16, 2025

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Finland

Rheinmetall tests counter-drone systems during military exercise in Finland

Rheinmetall Air Defence showcased its counter-drone capabilities during a Finnish Armed Forces exercise, highlighting the growing attention European…

ByClement Charpentreau

December 16, 2025

Bell

Rolls-Royce begins FLRAA engine testing in Indianapolis for US Army MV-75

Rolls-Royce has begun ground testing the engines that will power the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA),…

ByClement Charpentreau

December 16, 2025

F-16 Fighting Falcon

Turkey scrambles F-16s to shoot down UAV approaching Black Sea airspace

Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense said it shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) after it was detected…

ByClement Charpentreau

December 16, 2025

Bulgaria

Lockheed Martin completes F-16 Block 70 fleets for Bulgaria and Slovakia

Lockheed Martin has finished production of all F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria and Slovakia’s initial fleets, a milestone that marks a…

ByStephen Pope

December 16, 2025

Luxembourg

Luxembourg looks to EU SAFE to fund SAMP/T NG air defense system

Luxembourg is weighing its options for long-range air and missile defense as European manufacturers MBDA and Thales intensify…

ByClement Charpentreau

December 15, 2025

A V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft aboard the USS Ashland

US Navy

US Navy review warns V-22 Osprey at risk of further “catastrophic” mishaps

Two reviews published on December 12, 2025, warned that the V-22 Osprey remains exposed to safety risks that…

ByClement Charpentreau

December 15, 2025

helicopter

Captured Ukrainian-UN pilot appeals to Zelenskyy in Al-Shabaab video: reports

Video has surfaced claiming to be of a Ukrainian and United Nations (UN) pilot who was captured by…

ByIan Molyneaux

December 15, 2025

Air Force One

President Trump’s Air Force One aircraft delivery slips behind schedule (again)

US President Donald Trump’s Air Force One delivery has slipped behind schedule again after the US Air Force…

ByIan Molyneaux

December 14, 2025

Bombardier

Canada places order for six Bombardier Global 6500s with military modifications

The Canadian government has placed a $400 million order with Bombardier for six Global 6500s with the first…

ByIan Molyneaux

December 14, 2025

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

Switzerland to cut F-35A fighter order as US costs exceed voter-approved budget

Switzerland has decided to reduce its planned purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets, citing rising costs and…

ByClement Charpentreau

December 12, 2025

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Bombardier

First PEGASUS SIGINT aircraft arrives in Germany for integration

The first aircraft destined for Germany’s PEGASUS airborne signals intelligence program has arrived in the country, marking the…

ByClement Charpentreau

December 12, 2025