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NATO expands high-altitude intelligence capability with MQ-4C Triton purchase

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NATO expands high-altitude intelligence capability with MQ-4C Triton purchase

8th July 2026

The proposed drone acquisition is intended to form part of a distributed structure of surveillance capabilities, complementing systems such as the RQ-4D Global Hawks already acquired by NATO.

US Air Force lays the groundwork to move the F-15EX acquisition to lots 7 and 8

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US Air Force lays the groundwork to move the F-15EX acquisition to lots 7 and 8

7th July 2026

Procurement of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System for future production lots signals the air force's commitment to an expanded 267-aircraft Eagle II fleet while sustaining full electronic warfare capability on every fighter.

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Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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First Nigerian Air Force T-129 Atak helicopters spotted on X ahead of delivery

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First Nigerian Air Force T-129 Atak helicopters spotted on X ahead of delivery

1st November 2023

Social media posts claim to show the Nigerian Air Force's upcoming Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 Atak helicopter ahead of delivery and coincide with Nigerian officials' visit to Turkey.

Swiss join new-generation Patriot missile club

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Swiss join new-generation Patriot missile club

1st November 2023

US officials have finalised an agreement for Switzerland to buy Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles.

Germany selects consortium to develop key SCAF technologies and ‘remote carriers’

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Germany selects consortium to develop key SCAF technologies and ‘remote carriers’

1st November 2023

A signed contract between Airbus, FCMS and MBDA will focus on technology maturation, with an emphasis on complementary basic technologies for NGWS and the Future Combat Air System use from 2040.

BAE Systems grows DI unit with purchase of Eurostep

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BAE Systems grows DI unit with purchase of Eurostep

1st November 2023

BAE Systems and Swedish data sharing company Eurostep have been co-operating on projects for a number of years and the deal will help the development of the UK company’s digital asset management suite PropheSEA.

MBDA's Enforcer missile system gears up for full-scale production for Germany

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MBDA's Enforcer missile system gears up for full-scale production for Germany

31st October 2023

As the Enforcer system awaits approval from the Bundeswehr, the full-rate production has been scheduled to commence before the end of 2023. MBDA has also been exploring various Enforcer variants including an air-launched version.

Kuwait receives four more Eurofighter Typhoons

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Kuwait receives four more Eurofighter Typhoons

31st October 2023

The Kuwait Air Force has taken delivery of four additional fighter jets from a fleet of 28 Tranche 3 Eurofighter Typhoons initially ordered back in 2016.

Kratos wins $16 million Australian UH-60M Black Hawk trainer contract

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Kratos wins $16 million Australian UH-60M Black Hawk trainer contract

31st October 2023

The contract has covered three different UH-60 Black Hawk trainers that will be used by the ADF Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance School in Queensland.

Poland receives first two AW149 helicopters

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Poland receives first two AW149 helicopters

31st October 2023

This acquisition was the result of a signed US$2 billion contract for 32 AW149 helicopters announced in mid-June 2022.

US to build new B61 gravity bomb variant

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US to build new B61 gravity bomb variant

30th October 2023

The new bomb would be deployable from contemporary aircraft and would replace some B61-7s in the existing nuclear stockpile while maintaining a similar yield.

Australia increases Ukraine support and deploys Wedgetail to Germany

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Australia increases Ukraine support and deploys Wedgetail to Germany

30th October 2023

Australia has committed AUD910 million (US$579 million) to Ukraine after increasing its contribution with the provision of more equipment.

Airbus wins UK Skynet 5 military satellite design support contract

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Airbus wins UK Skynet 5 military satellite design support contract

27th October 2023

Airbus will provide post-design services for Skynet 5 as it nears the end of life and the UK heads towards the next generation Skynet 6A satellites.

Norway joins the MH-60 Seahawk fraternity

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Norway joins the MH-60 Seahawk fraternity

27th October 2023

Norway joins five operators of the MH-60 naval helicopter plus Spain, which ordered its first eight MH-60R aircraft earlier this month, and Greece, which is yet to receive its first example.

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