Rheinmetall, Hensoldt integrate passive radar with Skymaster in Nato drill
Rheinmetall Air Defence and Hensoldt have succeeded in integrating the latter’s Twinvis passive radar into the former’s Skymaster command and weapon engagement system.
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Spanish F-18s respond to UAS crash on Romania-Ukraine border
A drone entered Romanian national airspace and crashed in an uninhabited area of Tulcea county early Thursday morning, according to a statement from the country’s Defence Ministry.
India’s Defence Ministry adds 405 items to positive indigenisation list
The Indian Ministry of Defence has unveiled its sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL), identifying 405 new items for domestic production as part of ongoing efforts to reduce import dependence.
Peru selects L3Harris Viper Shield EW system for F-16 Block 70 fighters
Peru has selected L3Harris' Viper Shield electronic warfare (EW) system for its F-16 Block 70 aircraft programme.
StandardAero secures spot on $342m US Air Force T56 engine contract
StandardAero has been awarded a place on the US Air Force's (USAF) new maintenance contract for T56 engines, which power the C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft.
Japan scrambled to monitor Chinese surveillance aircraft
Japan scrambled fighters to monitor Chinese surveillance aircraft near the prefectures of Nagasaki and Okinawa.
Draken, Cubic Defence partner for Phantom Sky training framework
Draken has announced a strategic alliance with Cubic Defence to further develop its integrated Red Force training framework.
Sam Mehta named new L3Harris CEO as Kubasik exits over conduct
L3Harris Technologies has appointed Sam Mehta as new president and chief executive officer, following the departure of Christopher Kubasik.
US Air Force awards JASSM missile engine contract
The US Air Force has awarded a contract for the development of the GEK800 engine as a second-source propulsion system for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) programme.
Reliance, Rolls-Royce intent to partner on India’s AMCA engine
Reliance and Rolls-Royce have announced their “intent to partner” on India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine programme.
US apply UAS tariffs amid fear of foreign dependency
The US President has implemented tariffs on foreign UAS and components, which reach 100% in some cases, over fears of dependence.
Australia eyes missile security with AIM-260 buy: GlobalData
Australia’s acquisition of the US-made AIM-260 JATM is a transition toward long-term missile supply resilience, according to GlobalData.
Parsons wins $70m US Air Force contract for European and African bases
Parsons secured a task order to provide support for air base defence systems across the US Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa region.
QinetiQ to integrate Australian radars across UK enterprise
The UK signed a statement of intent to cooperate closely with Australia in advancing AESA radar and integrating the CEAFAR2 radar suite.
KAI, Hyundai Rotem to co-develop KF-21 air-to-air missiles
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Hyundai Rotem have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at cooperation in the development and integration of advanced airborne weaponry.
India seeks 60 new multirole transport aircraft
India’s Ministry of Defence has issued a tender valued at around Rs1tn ($10.48bn) for the acquisition of 60 multirole transport aircraft.
Archer agrees to buy three Boeing subsidiaries for physical AI push
US-based Archer Aviation has signed definitive agreements to acquire Boeing subsidiaries Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu, aiming to expand its capabilities in physical AI technology.
Lockheed Martin invests in new modular hypersonic missile tech
Lockheed Martin has committed millions of dollars to develop a Modular Payload Delivery System (MPDS) intended to enhance the adaptability and speed of integrating hypersonic weapon technologies.
Nightclubs, novelty shops, and resorts among costs revealed by MoD
The UK Government has published transparency data on MoD departmental spending using electronic purchasing cards, also known as ePCs.
Embraer raises 2026 profit guidance following strong Q2 defence growth
Embraer raised its 2026 profitability and cash flow guidance, posting 23% revenue growth in Q2 driven by the Defence & Security segment.