Allies back Germany over Russian Leipzig attack
Germany's attribution of an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport to Russia has drawn statements of support from Britain, Estonia and Finland.
Lockheed offers Peru $1.8bn package with F-16 bid
Lockheed Martin has outlined a $1.8 billion industrial and social collaboration package for Peru as part of its proposal to supply F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft.
Raytheon completes $50m US radar plant expansion
Raytheon has completed a $50 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Forest, Mississippi, increasing production capacity for electronic warfare and radar systems.
Lockheed tests low-cost rocket for HIMARS training
Lockheed Martin has completed a second flight test of its new Joint Reduced Range Rocket, a reusable-pod training system being developed as a potential replacement for the Reduced Range Practice Rocket used by the U.S. Army and international operators.
Two-seat Gripen F completes first flight
Saab has completed the first flight of the Gripen F, the two-seat version of the Gripen E fighter developed with Brazilian industry, beginning a flight-test programme that will progressively clear the aircraft across its operating envelope.
NATO jets scramble after drones enter Baltic airspace
NATO fighter aircraft were scrambled after drones entered the airspace of Estonia and Latvia during the early hours of 1 September, with Estonian authorities issuing an air-threat warning as one aircraft approached the country's border with Russia.
New U.S. Air Force Combat Rescue heli squadron activated
The United States Air Force has activated a new helicopter squadron at Joint Base Andrews for the first time in 60 years, beginning a transition that will introduce the HH-60W Jolly Green II alongside the base's long-serving UH-1N Huey fleet.
Ukraine seeks more drones and air defence from Latvia
Ukraine has asked Latvia to support the rapid delivery of air defence equipment, unmanned ground vehicles, fibre-optic-controlled drones and additional strike capabilities as Kyiv sets out its current battlefield priorities.
American C-130 lands on Ramstein taxiway
A US Air Force C-130J Super Hercules has landed on a taxiway at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, marking the first time an aircraft has landed at the installation without using one of its runways.
UK seeks £37m support deal for helicopter forces
The Ministry of Defence is preparing a contract worth an estimated £37 million to provide additional engineering, logistics and support personnel for the UK's Support Helicopter Force and Commando Helicopter Force at RAF Odiham, RAF Benson and RNAS Yeovilton.
