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.
F-35s to cost $2 trillion as Pentagon plans longer use, says watchdog
The military now plans to fly the F-35 through 2088, but inflation is taking an even deeper bite on the advanced jet.
Air Force to get F-15E jet with fresh electronic warfare tech in summer
EPAWSS, an advanced electronic warfare system, will allow F-15EX and some F-15E jets to monitor, jam and deceive threats in highly contested environments.
Brazilian Air Force, Embraer launch study for surveillance fleet
A military source tells Defense News that Brazil has started looking for options to replace its P-3AM Orion maritime patrol aircraft starting in 2031.
Army pushes more safety training as helicopter crashes spike
Operations will continue during the mandated safety training period.
US Air Force reports lower B-21 costs after negotiations with Northrop
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said the service is also building the support facilities and simulators and sets up training the B-21 program will need.
AI-operated fighter jet will fly Air Force secretary on test run
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Tuesday he will enter the cockpit of an F-16 that the service has converted for drone flight to see how it performs.
Norway’s Long-Term Defense Plan features sharp increase in spending
A critical feature in the LTDP raises spending and financial benefits across all branches of the Norwegian Defense Forces.
Poland, Italy are unfazed by F-35 upgrade snags
Officials in Warsaw want the first jets as soon as possible, as defense leaders in Rome have their eyes on new capabilities provided by the latest update.
F-15EX advanced electronic warfare system completes operational tests
The EPAWSS system uses an AI-driven approach called cognitive electronic warfare to quickly adapt to changing threat environments.
