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Introducing the AGM-158 FLEX Airframe

Introducing the AGM-158 FLEX Airframe

By Lockheed 15 September 2026

We recognised a demand from our customers to have increased options to support their evolving strategic...

Skunk Works Expands Production of Vectis

Skunk Works Expands Production of Vectis

By Lockheed 15 September 2026

The battlespace is evolving, and the need for survivable, multi-mission, autonomous capability is rapidly...

HENSOLDT gets contract for Optarion system

HENSOLDT gets contract for Optarion system

By HENSOLDT 14 September 2026

BAAINBw commissions the next phase of development for the ground station, which integrates aerial platforms...

Order from FMV for further work on future concept

Order from FMV for further work on future concept

By Saab 13 September 2026

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) for continued concept work...

French Armed Forces order Airbus U050 Capa-X drone

French Armed Forces order Airbus U050 Capa-X drone

By Airbus 12 September 2026

The French Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate (DMAé) has placed an additional order with Airbus...

Saab Gripen F completes its first flight

Saab Gripen F completes its first flight

By Saab 30 August 2026

The two-seat fighter, developed by Saab in partnership with Brazilian industry, accelerates training and...

Grumman Delivers E-2D Most Significant Upgrade

Grumman Delivers E-2D Most Significant Upgrade

By Northrop 21 August 2026

Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) completed a key government-led critical design review for the E-2D Advanced...

Saab receives order for GlobalEye

Saab receives order for GlobalEye

By Saab 27 July 2026

Saab has received an order for two GlobalEye aircraft from a country in the Middle East region. The order...

Embraer and Anduril sign MoU expanding C-390 capabilities

Embraer and Anduril sign MoU expanding C-390 capabilities

By Embraer 22 July 2026

Embraer and Anduril made an announcement at the Farnborough Airshow of the signing of a Memorandum of...

Lockheed Martin Unveils MORFIUS™ X-Rotor

Lockheed Martin Unveils MORFIUS™ X-Rotor

By Lockheed 20 July 2026

Commercial swarms of hostile drones are fast becoming the biggest threat to allied forces on today's...

maiden flight of the Quadriga Eurofighter

maiden flight of the Quadriga Eurofighter

By Airbus 20 July 2026

Throughout a test pilot's career, there are certain flights that leave a lasting impression. For Stefan Auer,...

Boeing to Showcase Global Programs and Partnerships

Boeing to Showcase Global Programs and Partnerships

By Boeing 14 July 2026

Boeing [NYSE: BA] will display its leading commercial, defence, and services portfolio at the Farnborough...

Brazils Gripen E 1st multinational exercise outside Brazil

Brazils Gripen E 1st multinational exercise outside Brazil

By Saab 14 July 2026

Six F-39E Gripen aircraft from the Brazilian Air Force took part in the multidomain exercise SALITRE 2026.

Embraer showcases strong growth momentum

Embraer showcases strong growth momentum

By Embraer 14 July 2026

Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) will once again have a strong presence at the Farnborough International...

Bird of Prey: Airbus answer to one-way attack drones

Bird of Prey: Airbus answer to one-way attack drones

By Airbus 13 July 2026

One-way attack drones are rewriting the rules of engagement by pitting low-cost threats against expensive air...

Lockheed and Rheinmetall go Forward with ATACMS

Lockheed and Rheinmetall go Forward with ATACMS

By Lockheed 7 July 2026

During the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Rheinmetall announced the...