UK produce engine family in 30 to 2,000N thrust range
The UK Ministry of Defence is working with a British metals start-up, Alloyed, to develop a family of turbojet engines.
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Pratt & Whitney grants F100 engine production licence to Hermeus
Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, has granted Hermeus a production licence to manufacture the F100-PW-229 engine.
China warns of space war after US confirms on-orbit weapons
China has reacted to a US announcement regarding the deployment of space-based weapons amid growing concerns over space operations.
USAF, Northrop Grumman complete inert Sentinel ICBM pad assembly
The USAF and Northrop Grumman completed the vertical integration of an inert LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Swarm Aero unveils Gamera strike drone aimed at deterring China
Swarm Aero has unveiled Gamera, a Group 5 uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) designed to deliver long-range strike and sensing missions.
Mach Industries hits $3.7bn valuation with $600m Series C extension
California-based defence manufacturer Mach Industries announced a $600m continuation of its Series C financing, pushing valuation to $3.7bn.
GA-ASI unveils Wildfire UAS for mass ISR and strike missions
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has unveiled Wildfire, a newly designed uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) developed to address future demand for large, scalable, and cost-effective UAS operations.
Netherlands signs LoI with Sweden for Saab GlobalEye surveillance jets
The Netherlands will strengthen its air and maritime surveillance capabilities with Saab GlobalEye Early Warning and Control aircraft.
Saab wins FMV contract for future fighter concept, overhauls leadership
Defence prime Saab received a new order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration to continue concept work on Sweden’s future fighter.
Lords Committee: UK-Poland defence treaty lacks ‘substance’
The UK-Poland defence treaty has been questioned by an influential committee in the UK House of Lords amid a crisis in UK military readiness.
US Air Force launches initiative to enhance bomber fleet readiness
The USAF initiated the North Star Readiness Campaign to raise the number of mission-capable B-52 Stratofortress and B-1 Lancer bombers.
Italian Air Force orders two MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper drones
GA-ASI has received an order for two new MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from the Italian Air Force (ItAF).
New UK space strategy targets orbital threats
The UK government has launched a new space strategy, pledging £7.8bn ($10.5bn) through 2030 in an effort to strengthen national security and advance the country’s space sector.
Bahrain International Airshow cancelled amid regional tensions
The eighth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) has been postponed to 2028, after organisers decided to move the event from its previously planned slot in 2026.
US DIU quantum sensing flight test advances GPS-free aircraft navigation
The US Defence Innovation Unit flight-tested a magnetic navigation system capable of guiding aircraft across open oceans independent of GPS.
US approves $5.75bn JDAM-ER, tank engine sales to Saudi Arabia
The US Department of State has approved two potential FMS to Saudi Arabia, opening the way for $5.75bn in defence equipment and support.
L3Harris completes first batch of F-16 Viper Shield systems
L3Harris Technologies has completed production of the first 35 Viper Shield electronic warfare and countermeasure systems designed for F-16 fighters.
Patria completes local assembly of Finland’s first F135 jet engine
Patria has completed the assembly of its first F135 fighter jet engine at its newly constructed facility in Linnavuori, Nokia, Finland, marking a key step in Finland’s involvement with the global F-35 programme.
UK MoD launches Project PANOPTES to counter mass drone threats
The UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) has launched Project PANOPTES aimed at advancing integrated C-UAS capabilities for force protection.
Open Cosmos named provider of UK’s TacSys satellite framework
Oxfordshire-based satellite firm Open Cosmos has been certified as an approved supplier for the MoD's Tactical Communication System framework.