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ILA 2024: Rolls-Royce Deutschland teams with ITP Aero to develop new engine for loyal wingmen
Germany's Rolls-Royce Deutschland and Spain's ITP Aero have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a new engine to power unmanned ‘loyal wingmen', it was...Full story -
Hensoldt to equip more Ukrainian helicopters with missile detection systems
Sensor maker Hensoldt is to equip Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) helicopters with its AMPS (Airborne Missile Protection System) for the second time.Full story -
ILA 2024: Ukraine resupply surge accelerating European C-130 recapitalisation efforts
The surge in use of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules airlifter in resupplying Ukraine over recent years has accelerated the drive among European operators to look to...Full story -
ILA 2024: Bombardier rolls out Luftwaffe's PEGASUS ahead of mission modifications
Bombardier has rolled out the first Global 6000 business jet that is set to be modified to the Persistent German Airborne Surveillance System (PEGASUS) configuration for...Full story -
ILA 2024: Surplus UK C-130Js ‘have found a new home', Lockheed Martin says
The UK has secured the sale of its retired Lockheed Martin C-130J/C-130J-30 Hercules airlifters, the manufacturer told Janes at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2024.Full story -
Japan approves international treaty on next-generation fighter
The Japanese parliamenthas approved an international treaty establishing an intergovernmental organisation to manage the development of the sixth-generation Global...Full story -
UK and Latvia launch UAV competition, but should go further, says former Latvian defence minister
The UK and Latvian ministries of defence (MoDs) opened the bidding on a competitive tender to supply test samples of first-person view (FPV) unmanned aerial vehicles...Full story -
Northrop Grumman partners with Andøya Space to offer maritime ISR capabilities to Norway
Northrop Grumman has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Andøya Space in Norway covering co-operation in support of the Norwegian government's Long Term...Full story -
ILA 2024: Luftwaffe takes ownership of final fully configured A350 VIP aircraft
The Luftwaffe has received into service its third and final fully configured Airbus A350-900 VIP airliner to be used to transport the national head of state and other...Full story -
ILA 2024: NETMA signs off system definition phase of Eurofighter P4E upgrade
The NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) has finalised the system definition phase of the Phase 4 Enhancement (P4E) upgrade for the Eurofighter...Full story -
Keel laid for first German Type 126 frigate
The keel for the first of four Type 126 multi-purpose frigate on order the Germany Navy, the future Niedersachsen (F 226), was officially laid down at NVL Group's...Full story -
ILA 2024: Airbus welcomes German announcement on additional Eurofighters, says more to come
Airbus has welcomed the announcement by the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, that the Luftwaffe is to receive 20 additional Eurofighter combat aircraft, saying it...Full story -
ILA 2024: MBDA presses Germany to integrate Meteor missile onto F-35A
MBDA is pressing Germany to integrate its Meteor beyond-visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) onto its soon-to-be-delivered Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II combat...Full story -
ILA 2024: Diehl reveals FEANIX loyal wingman
Diehl Defence revealed its new Future Effector – Adaptable, Networked, Intelligent, Xpendable (FEANIX) ‘loyal wingman' at the ILA Berlin Air Show running from 5 to 9...Full story -
ILA 2024: Airbus reveals Wingman design concept, announces AI partnership with Helsing
Airbus revealed its new Wingman concept, showcasing a full-scale model at the ILA Berlin Air Show, the biennial event running from 5 to 9 June.Full story -
ILA 2024: Rheinmetall showcases LUNA NG UAV developed for Germany
Rheinmetall showcased a new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that it has developed for the German military on the back of lessons...Full story -
ILA 2024: MBDA unveils RCM² effector
MBDA Deutschland presented its new unmanned Remote Carrier Multidomain Multirole Effector (RCM²) for the first time at the ILA Berlin Air Show running from 5 to 9 June.Full story -
US Space Force evaluating new tactical satcom prototypes
The United States Space Force (USSF) is preparing to evaluate industry proposals and prototypes for its new Protected Tactical Satellite Communications (satcom) – Global...Full story -
Portugal seeks new coastal patrol vessels
The Portuguese Navy is progressing an ambitious effort to replace its Tejo- , Argos- , and Centauro-class coastal patrol vessels (CPVs) with a fleet of eight new...Full story -
Special Report: No time to lose as lessons from Ukraine force the pace in electronic warfare
NATO's former senior military representative has warned that the alliance must quickly learn lessons from the front line in Ukraine to ensure it can achieve operational...Full story