Northrop wins U.S. Marines drone combat jet award
Northrop Grumman has been selected to develop a collaborative combat aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps, pairing its mission systems and autonomy software with Kratos’ Valkyrie uncrewed aerial system.
U.S. forces conduct strikes in Syria
U.S. forces, working alongside partner militaries, carried out large-scale strikes against multiple Islamic State targets across Syria on Friday, according to U.S. Central Command.
Raytheon radar selected for autonomous VISTA test jet
VISTA, a modified F-16D Block 30 with updated avionics and machine-learning integration, is used to trial artificial intelligence.
L3Harris restructures into three core business segments
L3Harris Technologies has reorganised its operations from four business segments into three, a change the company says is intended to better align its portfolio with future defence requirements.
Royal Navy’s Proteus drone to fly in January
The Ministry of Defence has said no weapon system has yet been selected for the Royal Navy’s planned uncrewed helicopter, while confirming that the Proteus demonstrator is expected to achieve its first flight this month.
UK rules out expanding nuclear deterrent via F-35A
The government has said it has no plans to expand the UK’s nuclear deterrent beyond its submarine-based system.
UK keeps combat drone plans under wraps
The Ministry of Defence has declined to disclose details on the weapons, naming or timelines associated with a planned air-launched collaborative uncrewed air vehicle, citing commercial sensitivity and security concerns.
Denmark to buy 100 American Hellfire anti-tank missiles
Denmark has requested to buy up to one hundred AGM-114R Hellfire missiles.
Government rejects security amendments to Diego Garcia bill
The government has pushed back against proposed changes to the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill, arguing they are unnecessary and could undermine long-term security arrangements for the joint UK US facility.
F-35 pilots test CCA teaming in U.S. Navy simulation
U.S. Navy F-35 pilots have completed a tactical demonstration focused on integrating crewed fighters with the U.S. Navy’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft inside the Joint Simulation Environment.
