Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Lockheed says TR-3 upgrade “closing in” on completion

The TR-3 configured F-35 aircraft have rolled off production lines since July 2024, but are still not yet combat capable and are still awaiting final sign-off for the software upgrade.

Spanish Army’s VAMTAC drone acquisition progresses ongoing UAV investment

Spain has made clear its intent to acquire a range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), including those that will form part of its wider VAMTAC programme, announced in June 2025.

Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme

The latest tranche of funding from the UK government comes ahead of the radar's integration into Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from 2028.

M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.

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Cubic provides SPEAR debrief solution to Royal Australian Air Force

16th June 2023

Cubic has been awarded a contract by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for licences and hardware to operate the company's Simplified Planning, Execution, Analysis, Reconstruction (SPEAR) software suite.
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Capewell Europe details UK Large Boat Aerial Delivery pitch

16th June 2023

Capewell’s solution for airdropping boats builds upon decades of engineering and manufacturing expertise for aerial delivery.
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Indonesia invests in Mirages to plug a fighter shortfall

16th June 2023

Indonesia's air force goes back in time to acquire ex-French, ex-Qatari Mirage fighter jets.
Air Warfare

US Air Force takes delivery of laser weapons

15th June 2023

Raytheon Technologies have delivered the fourth combat-ready laser weapon to the USAF.
Air Warfare

Safran nears $1.8 billion deal to acquire Raytheon flight controls unit, reports

15th June 2023

France’s Safran is said to be nearing an approximately $1,8 billion deal to acquire a Raytheon Technologies unit that makes flight controls for various aircraft and missiles.
Training

Red 6 secures funding for augmented reality system for trainer jets

15th June 2023

Trainer jets that will receive Red 6's Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) include the TF-50, the BAE Hawk T2 and T-7 Red Hawk.
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Malaysia’s military acquisition mayhem and malfeasance (Opinion)

15th June 2023

Malaysia has succeeded in producing some prime examples of unsuccessful military procurements and corruption. Unfortunately, it is the Malaysian Armed Forces that bears the consequences.
Air Warfare

City-wide imaging sensor flies on US drone

14th June 2023

Logos Technologies, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America, has seen its BlackKite IR wide-area motion imagery (WAMI) pod flown on a US Army UAS for the first time.
Training

Royal Air Force extends training facility in hope of improved training pipeline

14th June 2023

The Strategic Defence and Security Review initiative is expected to increase the throughput of trainee pilots by nearly 50%.
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BAE to adapt Archerfish mine disposal system for South Korea

13th June 2023

BAE Systems has won a contract to adapt its Archerfish mine disposal system for Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) as part of South Korea’s effort to develop a new anti-mine helicopter fleet.
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin gains market share in Europe with tailored missile and air defence systems

13th June 2023

The company is providing systems to Ukraine, Poland and Germany, modernising launchers for the UK and Italy in addition to partnering with European manufacturers.
Training

CAE wins US Air Force helicopter introductory training contract

13th June 2023

CAE has been awarded the USAF Rotary Wing Introductory Flight Training (IFT-R) contract to support Air Education and Training Command (AETC).
Air Warfare

Lockheed Martin F-35 deliveries at risk as TR-3 testing delays cause setbacks

13th June 2023

Newly produced F-35 fighter jets could be stored while awaiting the completion of a critical avionics upgrade validation by the Pentagon.
Air Warfare

Argentina, Uruguay continue search for new combat aircraft

13th June 2023

Argentina has held discussions with India's HAL about acquiring Tejas fast jets and helicopters, while Uruguay awaits funding for an A-37 Dragonfly replacement.
Air Warfare

Hero loitering munition air-launched from helicopter in US Army demo

13th June 2023

UVision has successfully demonstrated the airborne launch and engagement of a ground target by its Hero 120 loitering munition, fired from a Bell 412 helicopter.
Air Warfare

Norway completes F-16 sale to Romania

12th June 2023

Romania will replace its ageing fleet of Soviet MiG-21 fighters with Lockheed Martin F-16 jets bought from Portugal and Norway.
Training

Germany kicks off largest multinational air force exercise

12th June 2023

German-led multinational exercise Air Defender 23, taking place between 12 and 23 June, is the largest air force deployment in NATO's history.
Air Warfare

General Atomics to provide launch systems for next Ford-class aircraft carrier

12th June 2023

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) will provide production, manufacturing, engineering, programme management, logistics support and information assurance as well as launch and arrestor system shipsets for the USS Doris Miller.
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What's new in the updated version of the US Marines Force Design 2030

9th June 2023

The most recent Force Design 2030 document introduces adjustments in terms of capabilities, doctrine, structure and training focusing on improving readiness.