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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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US Marine Corps completes second XQ-58A Valkyrie flight test

29th February 2024

Originally designed by Kratos for the USAF, the XQ-58A will serve as a vital testbed for emerging technologies and capabilities of the US Marine Corps.
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NHIndustries to boost NH90 support as parts from Australian MRH90s return to Europe

29th February 2024

In October 2024, Australia announced it was standing down its version of the NH90, the MRH90. NHIndustries has been using the opportunity to salvage systems from the aircraft and boost it supply stocks for other users.
Air Warfare

Bell and Leonardo to cooperate on tiltrotor technology

29th February 2024

The partnership between Leonardo and Bell has signalled a step towards advancing next-generation rotorcraft capabilities as the two company's embark on NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) Concept Study.
Air Warfare

What is wrong with the US Armed Force’s rotary-wing aviation fleet?

28th February 2024

Following more than two months of operational stand down of CV-22 Ospreys, two separate crashes of AH-64D Apaches have forced the US Army National Guard to ground its entire helicopter fleet.
Land Warfare

British Army’s new Apaches come online as the force confronts new challenges

28th February 2024

The British Army’s new fleet of attack helicopters are a major step-change from the previous various and the force has a strong focus on the opportunities for spiral development and crewed-uncrewed teaming.
Air Warfare

Singapore announces F-35A order as it looks to diversify its future fighter fleet

28th February 2024

Singapore’s announcement of the procurement of eight F-35As has solidified the country’s commitment to enhancing national security and has seen it join select nations in operating multiple variants of the Lockheed Martin fighter aircraft.
Land Warfare

Germany follows Austria and orders Skyranger air defence systems

28th February 2024

Unveiled at Eurosatory 2004, the Oerlikon Skyranger is a mobile ground based air defence system (GBAD) which can be deployed against air targets at short and very short range and against ground targets. The system for Germany is the missile and gun system alone mounted on Boxer IFVs.
Air Warfare

KAI develops MUM-T alongside fighter program

28th February 2024

KAI has been developing manned-unmanned teaming and air-launched effects technologies to be operated alongside its domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Israel’s SpearUAV positions Viper loitering munitions for tactical and strategic functions

27th February 2024

SpearUAV’s Viper family of loitering munitions has been developed to provide effects across multiple domains.
Air Warfare

US Army continues pivot to large-scale combat operations from counter-insurgency in the shadow of world events

27th February 2024

US Army Aviation has been pivoting to face a different kind of war. On the platform front that has meant investing in proven systems and improving platforms already in service.
Air Warfare

UK’s New Medium Helicopter requirement takes a step forward

27th February 2024

The UK MoD has published a draft plan to buy between 36 and 44 aircraft under its long-awaited New Medium Helicopter (NMH) acquisition programme to replace RAF Puma HC2, Army Air Corps Bell 212, RAF Bell 412 and Airbus AS365 Dauphins used by Special Operations Forces.
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The Netherlands selects Airboxer UAV

27th February 2024

Manufactured by High Eye, the Airboxer, or HEF 32, is a rotary-wing VTOL UAS designed to conduct maritime ISR applications. Powered by a twin-cylinder petrol engine and following a classic single-rotor helicopter configuration it can carry a payload up to 5kg.
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Hungary to get more Gripens from Saab

23rd February 2024

The new order followed a 2022 announcement that Saab would modernise the Hungarian Air Force’s current fleet of 14 JAS 39C/D Gripen fighter aircraft.
Uncrewed Vehicles

UK unveils $5.7 billion uncrewed systems plan with an eye on Ukraine

23rd February 2024

The UK has outlined a strategy on how it will spend billions of dollars on uncrewed systems over the next decade as it transitions to a more mixed force of crewed and uncrewed platforms.
Air Warfare

Rafael’s Ice and Sea Breaker readies for production

23rd February 2024

Rafael revealed at the Singapore Airshow 2024 that production was about to commence on the Ice and Sea Breaker for two customers who signed up for the missile two years ago.
Land Warfare

Raytheon and Rafael to expand Iron Dome missile production

23rd February 2024

Rafael developed Iron Dome to provide a dual-role system which could be used for C-RAM and very-short-range air defence. Since 2011, Iron Dome has served as the lowest layer of the multi-layered Israeli air and missile defence network.
Air Warfare

Lockheed says Israel will buy third squadron of F-35s in coming months

23rd February 2024

Lockheed Martin has revealed insights into the latest developments surrounding the F-35 programme, from pending Letters of Acceptance (LoAs) with Israel and Greece, to ongoing Tech Refresher 3 upgrades.
Air Warfare

Embraer readies to ride “strong sales momentum” for C-390 aircraft in Asia

22nd February 2024

Embraer’s presence at the Singapore Airshow 2024 with its C-390 has underscored its confidence in the platform’s capabilities and its eagerness to secure additional orders in the region.
Naval Warfare

Boeing bullish about further P-8 sales in Singapore

22nd February 2024

The Singapore Airshow 2024 exhibitor cited the P-8 Poseidon’s maturity, established supply chain and large user base as the platform’s major selling points, with Singapore requirements and follow-on orders from India to be targeted.