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Armscor strengthens SAAF support

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When maintenance systems replace reliability

September 23, 2026

Third COSMO-SkyMed 2nd Gen Satellite Launched

January 11, 2026

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Adm. Lisa Franchetti: The Trailblazing Admiral

4 October 2026

Admiral Lisa Franchetti made history as the first woman to serve as the United States...

Russias New Aircraft Carrier: Ambition and Challenges
4 October 2026
Star Wars: The Ambitious U.S. Missile Defense Program
4 October 2026
TR-1 Reconnaissance Aircraft
4 October 2026
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye: new upgrade
4 October 2026

South Africa

The display of SAAF prime mission equipment at the AAD 2026

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Armscor strengthens SAAF support

Armscor 2 October 2026

The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) has taken a significant...

Annemie Willer

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When maintenance systems replace reliability

WearCheck 23 September 2026

Asset reliability and condition monitoring form a major part of WearCheck’s...

This is why ESD is so closely associated with varnish.

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Electrostatic Spark Discharge: When Static Strikes Back

WearCheck 23 September 2026

Electrostatic spark discharge plays a significant role in compromising oil...

World News

Deliveries began in 2020, and ten aircraft have been delivered

October 8, 2026

Gripen E produced in Brazil by Embraer makes flight

By Embraer

Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) and Saab have successfully completed the maiden flight of the first Gripen E...

Derek Cheng, Country Director and Chief Executive Officer for Singapore

October 8, 2026

Thales appoints Derek Cheng as Country Director

By Thales

Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies, has appointed Derek Cheng as Country Director for Thales...

Gripen E

October 8, 2026

Swedish collaboration on Gripen E/F’s engine

By Saab

Saab and GKN Aerospace have signed an agreement establishing the foundation for enhanced cooperation in...

Northrop Grumman Advances Autonomous Airpower with First Talon Blue Flight

October 8, 2026

Northrop Grumman Advances Autonomous Airpower

By Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman’s (NYSE: NOC) YFQ-48A Talon Blue completed its first fully autonomous flight, including...

Close-up of black and gold Fortitude microchip

October 8, 2026

FORTITUDE: Single Chip Supercharging Data Speed

By Northrop Grumman

Designed to solve one of the hardest problems in modern electronics — moving massive amounts of information...

JAGM being shot from the JAGM Dual Launcher (JDL)

October 7, 2026

Future‑Ready Defence: Global Partnerships

By Lockheed

The Indo-Pacific’s rapidly shifting security environment demands next generation integrated defence solutions...

Saab

Gripen E

Swedish collaboration on Gripen E/F’s engine

8 October 2026

Saab and GKN Aerospace have signed an agreement establishing the foundation for enhanced cooperation in engine and propulsion...

Gripen E produced in Brazil makes maiden flight
7 October 2026
Order from FMV for further work on future concept
13 September 2026
Changes to the Saab Group Management team
13 September 2026
Netherlands announces intention to procure GlobalEye
13 September 2026
Saab signs long-term agreement for camouflage systems
30 August 2026

Airbus

There are more than 350 H225s and H225Ms in service.

Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M helicopters

7 October 2026

The government of Romania has signed a contract for the procurement of 12 Airbus H225M...

Airbus completes acquisition of Quarkslab
2 October 2026
Airbus delivers first batch of next-generation satellites
2 October 2026
Airbus awarded 25-year cybersecurity contract
23 September 2026
French Armed Forces order Airbus U050 Capa-X drone
12 September 2026
Airbus and Unseenlabs to build France SIGINT Satellites
12 September 2026

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