UK MoD unveils first steps for British Army Watchkeeper replacement
Project Corvus will look for a replacement for the Watchkeeper Mk1 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) that was retired from service in the British Army in March 2025.
Eurofighter delivers proposal to Spain for more Typhoons
The 20 new aircraft would be procured as part of the wider Project Halcon F-18 replacement programme
Spanish Air Force F-18 aircraft (designated EF-18A) based in the Canary Islands would be replaced by 20 Typhoons with the new E-Scan AESA radar, under a formal proposal submitted by the Eurofighter consortium.
Negotiations are in progress between Airbus and the Spanish government, with a contract expected to be signed in 2021.
The 20 new aircraft would supplement the Spanish Air Force fleet of 73 Typhoons as part of the wider Project Halcon F-18 replacement programme.
A total of 64 more F-18s will be replaced in this initiative, with Typhoon likely to compete against Lockheed Martin (offering the F-35) and Boeing (with the F/A-18E/F).
Shephard Defence Insight estimates the overall 84-aircraft programme will cost $7.3 billion.
As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to our Defence Insight and Premium News subscribers, our curated defence news content provides the latest industry updates, contract awards and programme milestones.
Related Programmes in Defence Insight
You may also like
More from Air Warfare
-
![UK MoD unveils first steps for British Army Watchkeeper replacement]()
-
![Sweden requests approval to pursue Gripen and GlobalEye sales to Peru and Denmark]()
Sweden requests approval to pursue Gripen and GlobalEye sales to Peru and Denmark
The Swedish Government has asked parliament to authorise two possible export sales as part of its 2025 Spring amending budget bill.
-
![Germany confirms loitering munitions contracts for its armed forces]()
Germany confirms loitering munitions contracts for its armed forces
Contracts for the procurement of two platforms have been signed, and will be tested by the German armed forces.
-
![Collins prepares expansion of the US Navy/Marine Tactical Combat Training System Inc II]()
Collins prepares expansion of the US Navy/Marine Tactical Combat Training System Inc II
The company has been negotiating the supply of TCTS II to US allies and partners.
-
![Spanish Air Force receives first converted A330 MRTT]()
Spanish Air Force receives first converted A330 MRTT
The second and third Airbus A330 MRTT for the Spanish Air Force have been undergoing conversion in Getafe, Madrid.
-
![Indonesia commits to further collaboration with Turkey, eyes Kaan jet and MILDEN programmes]()
Indonesia commits to further collaboration with Turkey, eyes Kaan jet and MILDEN programmes
The two countries have already signed defence industrial partnerships in recent years, most recently between Republikorp and Turkish firm Baykar in February 2025.
