Unmanned Leonardo jet trainers could take GCAP drone role, CEO says
The program’s focus for the next five years lies primarily on the main aircraft, but partner nations are free to explore unmanned companions on their own.
Europe
Leaning on civilian sales, Airbus pushes H145M helicopter in Poland
The bid to sell the H145 light utility helicopter comes more than eight years after Poland scrapped a purchase of Airbus H225M tactical-transport helos.
Germany leans into Eurofighter with new order of 20 jets
The purchase is meant to bolster Germany's military posture while propping up the defense industry at the same time, according to Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Proposed House spending bill would add more F-35s
The defense appropriations bill would take a different approach than the proposed NDAA, which would cut F-35 purchases.
For stealth bomber pilots, a new test in agility
Two B-2 Spirit pilots from the 393rd Bomb Squadron last week completed a "cold-pit" refueling mission without the help of maintainers.
DIU, Air Force pick four firms to prototype modular testing drone
DIU and the Air Force want to use ETV in large numbers to “create an overwhelming dilemma" for an enemy, perhaps making it a candidate for Replicator.
Sierra Nevada gears up to build US Air Force ‘doomsday’ planes
To get these 747s ready to direct forces during a nuclear war, Sierra Nevada will add antennas and computers — and radiation-proof the aircraft.
Boeing wins $7.5 billion contract from US Air Force for guided bombs
The multi-billion dollar contract for Joint Direct Attack Munitions comes at a time when the military is trying to boost production of multiple weapons.
Philippines receives two delayed T129 combat helicopters
The acquisition is part of the Philippines’ Horizon 2 program to modernize its armed forces.
DARPA picks six firms to develop experimental ship-launched drones
ANCILLARY would take off vertically from a ship's flight deck and then shift to forward flight to conduct recon, move cargo, or track enemy targets at sea.
F-35 customers in Asia-Pacific monitor Lockheed upgrade saga from afar
The vendor's delay in installing a package of software and hardware upgrades could gum up U.S. and global delivery schedules.
