Leonardo CEO says sixth-gen fighter is likely safe from budget cuts
“I do not have any indication they want to drop or freeze the program,” said Roberto Cingolani, referring to the Global Combat Air Programme.
Israel’s IAI plugging away at German Arrow-3 order amid Gaza war
The defense company has surged its workforce to keep German plans on track of fielding one Arrow-3 installation in eastern Germany before 2026.
UK signs $227 million contract with Thales for new Martlet missiles
The order for multirole missiles will replenish munitions previously donated to Ukraine
Dassault says Rafale jet production ramp-up hit by supply chain snags
“We have signed contracts for the Rafale, so we have to deliver on time,” CEO Eric Trappier said.
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UK signs $227 million contract with Thales for new Martlet missiles
The order for multirole missiles will replenish munitions previously donated to Ukraine
Dassault says Rafale jet production ramp-up hit by supply chain snags
“We have signed contracts for the Rafale, so we have to deliver on time,” CEO Eric Trappier said.
Sweden angles to fill a void in NATO’s space plans
The Swedish government has adopted the country’s first-ever defense and security space strategy, which seeks to make Stockholm a space hub for allies.
Boeing says it will shun fixed-price contracts for drone wingmen
"That is a recipe for failure," Boeing Defense, Space and Security president Ted Colbert told reporters at the Farnborough Air Show.
NATO’s newfound knack for hefty bulk buys has arms maker RTX perked up
Company executive Tom Laliberty believes the alliance's joint purchasing model could also work in areas other than air-defense interceptors.
UK-led fighter program is still open-ish to paying partners
The prospect of Saudi Arabia, an authoritarian monarchy, joining GCAP has tickled the imagination of the global aviation commentariat
US Air Force, Boeing reach deal on prototype E-7
The Air Force's desired upgrades to Boeing's battle management plane proved more complicated and costly than expected, snarling negotiations for months.
F-35 deliveries resume, but upgrade delays have ripple effects
“Don’t think that the TR-3 problems are over,” said Gen. James Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe.
How the sixth-generation fighter jet will upend air warfare
Militaries around the world are working on planes they hope will represent a generational leap in aviation technology.
Drone warfare in Ukraine prompts fresh thinking in helicopter tactics
The shift is animated in large part by proliferating ground-based air defenses that make manned flight over the battlefield almost impossible.
How the Swedish Air Force is finding its flow as part of NATO
Interview: Swedish Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman talks next-gen fighters, his service's take on drones, and Russian aircraft near Scandinavia.
Embraer banks on Farnborough Airshow to boost C-390 cargo plane sales
The Brazilian company considers customer Portugal as a door opener for more NATO sales.
How Europe’s next-generation combat jet aims to catch the AI wave
The signature air-power program aims to be first such effort with artificial intelligence fully baked into every aspect.
By Linus Höller
