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2026

Explore the latest stories and articles covering 2026

Federal Minister of Defence opens new HENSOLDT campus

Federal Minister of Defence opens new HENSOLDT campus

By HENSOLDT • 27 July 2026

Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius, together with the HENSOLDT Executive Board, today opened the new...

HENSOLDT supplies its CAIRAS for CA-1 Europa

HENSOLDT supplies its CAIRAS for CA-1 Europa

By HENSOLDT • 27 July 2026

HENSOLDT is supplying its CAIRAS (Compact Infrared Reconnaissance and Alert System) missile warning system...

Saab receives order for GlobalEye

Saab receives order for GlobalEye

By Saab • 27 July 2026
Air

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

Saab and Embraer strengthen partnership with agreement

Saab and Embraer strengthen partnership with agreement

By Saab • 26 July 2026

The Heads of Agreement (HoA) provides a framework for the potential production of 20 additional Gripen...

Embraer and Anduril sign MoU expanding C-390 capabilities

Embraer and Anduril sign MoU expanding C-390 capabilities

By Embraer • 22 July 2026
Air

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

Nitration: The Acid You Didn’t See Coming

Nitration: The Acid You Didn’t See Coming

By WearCheck • 22 July 2026

Wearchecks “When Good Oils Go Bad” features a discussion around nitration.

Lockheed Martin Unveils MORFIUS™ X-Rotor

Lockheed Martin Unveils MORFIUS™ X-Rotor

By Lockheed • 20 July 2026
Air

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

Order to equip the German Navys new frigates

Order to equip the German Navys new frigates

By Saab • 20 July 2026
Sea

Saab has signed a contract with the German naval defence company TKMS and received an order to deliver and...

maiden flight of the Quadriga Eurofighter

maiden flight of the Quadriga Eurofighter

By Airbus • 20 July 2026
Air

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
Air

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

Africa it needs the connectivity to match

Africa it needs the connectivity to match

By Aviation Africa • 14 July 2026

Connectivity is not just about airline traffic, business and general aviation also comes under the microscope...

Embraer showcases strong growth momentum

Embraer showcases strong growth momentum

By Embraer • 14 July 2026
Air

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
Air

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

EPAWSS EWS to protect Republic of Korea F-15Ks

EPAWSS EWS to protect Republic of Korea F-15Ks

By BAE Systems • 13 July 2026

BAE Systems received a contract from Boeing to deliver high-performance AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive Active...