New Zealand adds Sikorsky and Airbus platforms to boost air capability
“This decision will ensure New Zealand has a critical combat capable, interoperable and dependable fleet,” Defence Minister Judith Collins said.
Europe
Limited options may force Europe to pay US for security in Ukraine
Trump's transactional diplomacy could involve Europe paying up to $90 billion to ensure U.S. assistance to avoid another Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Extended range version of Army guided rocket enters production
Lockheed is cutting the Army's Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System's extended range version into its production line in Camden, Arkansas.
Safran, MTU team up to power Europe’s next-gen military helicopter
A 50/50 joint venture will work on a “100% European engine” to power a military helicopter set to enter service by 2040, the companies announced.
Boeing’s aircraft woes drive drone focus at Leonardo facility
Leonardo had told unions in Rome that the plant at Grottaglie would need to shut down for four months.
Three workshops receive upgrades at Russian bomber manufacturer
The Kazan Aircraft Plant is the sole organization in Russia that produces Tu-160M bombers.
When will China have a sixth-gen fighter jet?
Experts talked to Defense News about the secretive state's work on sixth-generation fighter technology and the prospect of drones working in sync.
Safran in talks to buy French AI startup Preligens for €220 million
The Paris-based company's algorithms are used to analyze satellite data for the French and U.S. militaries.
Lockheed ties digital C2 into Joint Fires Network at Valiant Shield
Lockheed Martin demonstrated it could integrate its digital command and control capability into U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Joint Fires Network.
India advances light attack helicopter program with large tender
Armaments on the LCH include Mistral air-to-air missiles, up to four FZ231 2.75-inch (70mm) rocket pods and a nose-mounted M621 20mm cannon.
European ammo firms tell EU to ‘hurry up’ with 155mm shell aid top-up
Manufacturers want to see more money flow beyond a €500 million commitment to accelerate the bloc's production capacity.
