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Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI and Saab partner on AEW MQ-9B capability, demo to fly by 2026

The AEW capabilities are seen to slot into Saab’s wider AEW offering as a complementary extension to its portfolio, while augmenting the MQ-9B’s own range of uncrewed aircraft.

US lawmakers signal F-35 investment commitment of $10.7 billion in FY2026

Although it remains unclear how the US DoD has advanced in fixing issues with the F-35 programme, the multi-billion dollar fund has been included in the FY2026 defence bill.

Paris Air Show 2025: Teaming success for E-7 and MQ-28 as Ghost Bat targets Europe

Boeing has announced the successful flight trial of a MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) teaming with an E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft against an airborne target.

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Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI unveils the PELE air-launched UAV

The air-launched PELE has been designed to extend the sensing capabilities of the MQ-9B and its user service through various payloads.

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Air Warfare Preview 2025: A pressure-filled year ahead will see decisions made on major platforms and programmes

18th December 2024

Looming government decisions on major defence programmes in the US and UK will colour much of 2025, while manufacturers and their orderbooks look on.
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Saab expands footprint in the US

18th December 2024

The company will operate in two new locations in the coming years to better support US services.
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Romania receives three more F-16 deliveries and recommits to European training

17th December 2024

Romania has welcomed three more F-16 jets from Norway, rounding the total number up to 15.
Naval Warfare

UK-Australia meeting creates new AUKUS submarine integration office

17th December 2024

The latest AUKMIN meeting created an important administrative office for submarine delivery.
Air Warfare

South Korea starts mass assembly of its MUAV

17th December 2024

Construction of the Busan-based production facility has also now been completed, with the new medium-altitude reconnaissance drones destined for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) by 2028.
Land Warfare

Hanwha sends more K9s and K10s to Norway

17th December 2024

Norway ordered systems in 2017 and placed a follow-up contract in 2022 which are now being shipped to the Scandinavian country.
Air Warfare

USAF’s B-52J upgrade advances with new engine review success

17th December 2024

Rolls-Royce has announced that its F130 engine passed its Critical Design Review (CDR), a key milestone towards the B-52J upgrade for the US Air Force (USAF).
Naval Warfare

Canada names its long-awaited Joint Support Ship, HMCS Protecteur

17th December 2024

Development of the Protecteur Joint Support Ship was delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic and supply chain issues.
Air Warfare

US approves $226 million support package for Ukraine’s F-16s

16th December 2024

The $266 million Foreign Military Sale was approved by the Pentagon to boost the country’s F-16 fighter jets.
Land Warfare

SpearUAV awarded contract worth up to $60 million for Viper 300 loitering munition

16th December 2024

In addition to this significant contract, SpearUAV announced deals for both offensive systems such as the Viper 300 and Viper 750 systems for naval use along with defensive systems such as Viper I (Interceptor).
Naval Warfare

Constellation class approaching design maturity, while initial vessel delay reaches three-year mark

16th December 2024

The US Navy is looking for a second shipyard to build frigates at speed.
Air Warfare

Portugal to purchase 12 NATO-configured A-29 Super Tucanos

16th December 2024

The €200 million investment also includes a flight simulator, goods and logistics support and full implementation and sustainment of the A-29N from Embraer.
Land Warfare

MilDef to supply customised switches for BvS10 under $7.3 million deal

16th December 2024

More than 1,000 BvS10 all-terrain armoured vehicles have been ordered and more than 500 delivered. The platform is focused on extreme cold weather operations and is being delivered to meet the US Army’s Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) requirement.
Land Warfare

British Army receives first 20 of 500 Rheinmetall HX trucks as part of $356 million order

16th December 2024

The vehicles were delivered to 7 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps based in Dalton Barracks and all 500 will be fielded before the end of September 2025.
Naval Warfare

Israel buys five Reshef missile ships to bolster its arsenal

16th December 2024

The five Reshef corvettes are expected to patrol Israel’s Exclusive Economic Zone and critical infrastructure.
Air Warfare

New Medium Helicopter competition remains “sensitive”, says UK MoD

13th December 2024

This statement comes as concerns were raised by union workers at Leonardo’s Yeovil site about the ongoing timeline of the UK’s New Medium Helicopter programme.
Naval Warfare

Swedish Navy and Saab sign deal on autonomous mine countermeasures vessels

13th December 2024

The AUV will use high-resolution sonar images to detect mines on the seabed without endangering personnel.
Naval Warfare

New Talwar-class frigate enters service with the Indian Navy

13th December 2024

The INS Tushil has been in production and testing for over a decade, with three more vessels following behind to complete the class.
Air Warfare

GCAP industry partners ink agreement to form joint organisation

13th December 2024

A new company will be established under the industry-led joint venture by mid-2025, headquartered in the UK.