Tekever to deliver AR5 UAS and training to Portuguese Air Force
Tekever will provide its AR5 UAS to the Portuguese Air Force, with delivery and initial operational capability scheduled for this September.
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French A330 tanker refuels US, British RC-135s in milestone Nato drill
A French Air and Space Force A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport successfully refuelled US and UK RC-135 aircraft in a coordinated exercise.
Rheinmetall to establish German MQ-28 Ghost Bat integration hub for CCA
Rheinmetall is establishing an independent system integration hub in Germany for Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat CCA.
France submits proposal for India’s 114-Rafale fighter jets
France has formally submitted a technical and commercial proposal to India for the purchase of 114 Rafale multirole fighter jets.
Conti Federal to build environmental shelters for B-21 at Ellsworth
Construction firm Conti Federal has secured $49.8m contract to construct 80 environmental protection shelters (EPS) for the US Air Force’s (USAF) B-21 Raider programme at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB).
US Air Force clears JDAM LR for initial production with $75m contract
Boeing secured a US Air Force contract to begin production of the BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Unit Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM LR).
Australia first to buy AIM-260 JATM outside US with $518m investment
Australia is set to become the first nation outside the US to operate the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM).
V2X wins $500m support contract for US Air Force C-12 Huron fleet
V2X has secured a contract to continue providing logistics support for the US Air Force’s (USAF) C-12 Huron aircraft fleet.
Colombia orders two Embraer KC-390 airlifters in $366m deal
Colombia has strengthened its airlift and aerial refuelling capabilities with the acquisition of two KC-390 Millennium aircraft from Embraer.
Indonesia’s M-346F deal supports crewed-uncrewed teaming, says GlobalData
Indonesia’s future fleet of Leonardo M-346F Block 20 aircraft will provide the country crewed-uncrewed teaming opportunities, says GlobalData.
Sierra Space picks Leidos’ infrared sensors for Golden Dome satellites
Leidos has been chosen by Sierra Space to deliver infrared sensing payloads for 18 new missile warning and tracking satellites.
Pratt & Whitney wins $1.3bn F135 spare parts contract
Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, has received a contract valued at nearly $1.3bn to provide spare parts and support for the F135 engine.
Elbit to modernise F-16s for fifth gen combat air
Elbit seek to provide a 360-degree intelligence bubble for legacy aircraft using fifth generation technologies.
Thales to supply deployable TACAN system to Spanish Air & Space Force
The Nato Support and Procurement Agency awarded Thales’ Spanish subsidiary a contract to supply a Deployable Tactical Air Navigation system.
Leonardo boosts 2026 outlook as order growth enhances position
Leonardo has raised its full-year 2026 (FY26) financial guidance after reporting a sharp rise in new orders during the first half of the year.
EU releases $4bn Ukraine defence loan for drones and Gripen jets
The European Commission has released an additional €3.47bn to support Ukraine's defence efforts, as part of the €90bn Ukraine Support Loan.
BAE Systems raises 2026 outlook on strong H1 results and contract awards
BAE Systems has upgraded its full-year 2026 financial targets after reporting robust operational and financial results for the first half.
Leidos wins up to $717m task order for USAF ISR mission support
Leidos has secured a new task order from the US Air Force's Air Combat Command Acquisition Management and Integration Center.
Boeing Defence, Space & Security Q2 2026 revenue rises 13% to $7.5bn
Boeing’s Defence, Space & Security division reported revenue of $7.5bn for Q2 2026, a 13% increase from $6.6bn in Q2 2025.
MGI introduces T-022 Vortex to meet UK collaborative air power needs
MGI Engineering has announced the launch of the MGI T-022 Vortex, an autonomous combat aircraft built in the UK.