American B-52 bombers to get comfier seats
The U.S. Air Force has completed flight testing of an adaptive seat cushion for the B-52H Stratofortress aimed at reducing aircrew fatigue during long-duration missions.
U.S. command aircraft ‘launches’ ballistic missile
The United States has conducted an operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile using an airborne command-and-control system, demonstrating a secondary method of issuing launch commands.
US intel disputes Russian claim of Kyiv drone plot on Putin
US intelligence agencies had assessed that the strike had not targeted Putin or any of his residences, according to an exclusive by The Wall Street Journal.
Germany moves to produce TAURUS NEO to boost deep-strike
Germany has taken the first formal step toward large-scale production of an upgraded TAURUS stand-off missile.
Rolls-Royce starts engines tests for U.S. FLRAA prototypes
Rolls-Royce has begun engine testing for the AE 1107F, the propulsion system selected to power prototypes of the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, the company stated.
Skunk Works links with XTEND for multi-drone control
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Israeli firm XTEND have integrated the XTEND Operating System into the MDCX autonomy platform to enable a single operator to control multiple classes of uncrewed aircraft at once.
US orders 350 Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles
The U.S. Navy has confirmed a major order with Raytheon for the production of 350 Block V Tactical Tomahawk cruise missiles, with some work being performed in the UK.
Denmark cleared for purchase of P-8 maritime patrol aircraft
The US State Department has approved a possible $1.8 billion Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for up to three Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.
France orders Saab GlobalEye for airborne early warning
France has ordered two Saab GlobalEye aircraft with options for two more and deliveries from 2029.
RAF extends Gladiator training support to 2028
The £16.9m deal maintains Gladiator until 2028 and funds integration of F-35, Typhoon and air C2 into the RAF’s synthetic battlespace.
