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Efficient processing of high-performance fabrics for personal safety Personal protective equipment (PPE) must function flawlessly under extreme conditions. Whether in law enforcement, firefighting, military, or industrial safety applications, protective textiles such as Aramid, Kevlar® or Cordura® are required to deliver maximum resistance to heat, cuts and abrasion. However, these properties also make the materials difficult […]

Berlin, Germany, 8 June 2026 – Airbus Helicopters has introduced an uncrewed version of its proven H145, the U145, during ILA Berlin airshow, where the company has displayed a full-scale mock-up of the new model. The U145 complements Airbus’ helicopter and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) offering. A maiden flight with a safety pilot onboard is […]

KONGSBERG has signed a contract for the delivery of further Joint Strike Missiles to the US Air Force. The contract has a value of about NOK 2.7 billion. The deliveries are expected to be completed by the end of 2029. The JSM is a 5th generation stealth air-to surface missile, which can be carried internally […]

Madrid, 05 June 2026 – The development of the new radar for German and Spanish Eurofighter combat aircrafts is picking up speed, paving the way from ground-based testing to airborne trials in 2026. The Eurofighter Common Radar System Mark 1 (ECRS Mk1) consortium partners HENSOLDT and Indra have started testing the radar in live operations. […]

Rheinmetall will be exhibiting across approximately 840 square metres at the International Aerospace Exhibition, ILA Berlin 2026. The Düsseldorf-based technology group is one of the major exhibitors at this long-established trade fair, which will take place from 10 to 14 June 2026 at the exhibition grounds at the capital’s BER airport in Schöne¬feld. Following the […]

Paris, France, 28 May 2026 – Airbus has signed a partnership agreement with Mistral AI, a European leader in artificial intelligence (AI). This collaboration supports Airbus’s ambition to place cutting-edge, ethical and trustworthy AI at the core of Airbus operations and processes, from initial design to on-board capabilities. This partnership will expand the use of […]

SAN DIEGO – 27 May 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the F-35 Joint Program Office, 309th Software Engineering Group, 461st Flight Test Squadron, 370th Flight Test Squadron, Lockheed Martin, and Autonodyne recently collaborated on a flight test that demonstrated advanced Manned-Unmanned Teaming. The test paired an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet with a […]

Getafe, Spain. 22 May 2026 – The Royal Thai Air Force has acquired two Airbus C295 in tactical transport configuration, which will enhance Thailand’s defence capabilities. The two C295s will be operated by the 46th Wing Division of the Royal Thai Air Force from the Phitsanulok air base. Thailand already has three C295s operated by […]

New Development Effort Will Enable Airborne Early Warning Capability for MQ-9B SAN DIEGO – 21 May 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first time with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) pods. The much-anticipated AEW capability is being provided through a partnership with Saab. Once the AEW […]

SAN DIEGO – 21 May 2026 – The YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the U.S. Air Force, has returned to flight testing following a round of safety reviews and software enhancements for the new uncrewed fighter jet. The return follows a strategic pause in flight testing stemming […]

Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ended 31 March 2026. 114 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 12.7 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 0.3 billion EBIT (reported) € 0.2 billion; EPS (reported) € 0.74 Free cash flow before customer financing € -2.5 billion 2026 guidance unchanged “The Q1 […]

Bundeswehr Cross of Honor Awarded to Senior Israel MOD Officials The German Bundeswehr honored two senior officials from the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) at the Israel Ministry of Defense with the Bundeswehr Cross of Honor, recognizing their outstanding contributions to German-Israeli defense cooperation and their leadership of the Arrow 3 to Germany […]

Site will strengthen business’s global supply chain and increase production capacity for multiple engine programs. CASABLANCA, Morocco, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Today, Pratt & Whitney Canada celebrated the official opening of its new manufacturing facility in Nouaceur’s Midparc Industrial Zone. Pratt & whitney is expected to create approximately 200 new jobs by 2030 and […]

CAMP Initiative To Demonstrate Advanced Mission Planning, AI Model Management, and Autonomy Workflows SAN DIEGO – 20 April 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was selected by the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-281 for the Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning and Debrief (CAMP) project. The initiative will advance mission planning capabilities, AI […]

Global RPA Leader Is Certifying MQ-9B for FIKI SAN DIEGO – 20 April 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has conducted a series of flight tests aimed at certifying the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI). The flight tests began last year, and all planned testing was successfully […]

Marignane, France, 20 April 2026 – The NATO agency in charge of the NH90 programme, NAHEMA, has signed a contract with NHIndustries (a consortium between Airbus, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace) to launch the NH90 Block 2 architecture study. The Block 2 upgrade will include key structural improvements to the aircraft such as modular avionics, greater […]

Vienna, 9 April 2026: The French Navy, through the French Government defence procurement and technology agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement, DGA) and Naval Group, has ordered five additional CAMCOPTER® S-100 systems under the Navy’s unmanned aviation programme. Naval Group, as prime contractor and lead system integrator,will deploy and integrate the systems on the Frégates Européennes […]

BAE Systems has successfully completed test firing of a low-cost precision weapon launched from a Eurofighter Typhoon, demonstrating a highly effective, affordable solution to counter uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). The APKWS® laser-guidance kit is a combat-proven, multi-mission solution manufactured by BAE Systems in the US. It is designed to counter a range of threats while […]

SAN DIEGO – 06 April 2026 – A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft test platform experienced a mishap following takeoff from a company-owned airport in the California desert on Monday at approximately 1 p.m. Pacific. No one was injured in the incident. Flight test operations have been paused temporarily in an abundance of caution. General Atomics […]

Hanoi, Vietnam, 7 April 2026 – The Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH)’s subsidiaries, Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South) and Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH North), have placed an order for three Airbus H225 helicopters, to support the continued expansion of its offshore energy operations, and progressively replace ageing aircraft in its fleet.  This latest order […]

April 7, 2026 – Hanwha is participating in FIDAE 2026 (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio), Latin America’s largest defense exhibition, showcasing integrated defense solutions across land, sea and space. The TIGON armored vehicle, K9 self-propelled howitzer, SAR satellite, and submarines are among the key products on display as Hanwha looks to expand into the Latin […]

April 2, 2026 – Hanwha Group President and Global Chief Strategy Officer Alex Wong said the U.S.–South Korea alliance should evolve into a practical partnership grounded in production capacity, economic cooperation, and long-term industrial ties. Wong, who previously served in the White House as U.S. Principal Deputy National Security Advisor, delivered his remarks at the […]