Thailand orders four Gripen fighters from Saab
Saab has announced that it has signed a contract with Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft to the Kingdom of Thailand.
Saab unveils Nimbrix missile to counter battlefield drones
Saab has revealed a new dedicated Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) missile named Nimbrix, which the company says is designed to defeat the growing threat posed by small drones on the battlefield.
Airbus UK workers postpone strikes after new pay offer
Planned strikes at Airbus factories in England and Wales have been postponed after workers received an improved pay and pension offer from the company, according to Unite.
Embraer to showcase KC-390 at Poland’s MSPO
Embraer will promote its KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft at MSPO 2025 in Kielce, marking the company’s first participation in Poland’s flagship defence exhibition, the company stated.
BAE Systems marks 1,000th THAAD Seeker delivery
BAE Systems has delivered its 1,000th infrared seeker for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missile.
UK and Japan to accelerate new fighter jet project
Britain and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to the Global Combat Air Programme, pledging to accelerate progress on the next-generation fighter project.
New Medium Helicopter project downgraded to ‘amber’
Britain's New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme has been downgraded from Green to Amber in the latest Government Major Projects Portfolio update, reflecting workforce shortages and uncertainty over the outcome of the competition.
UK E-7 Wedgetail programme could face further delays
The Ministry of Defence’s E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning programme has been once again assessed as "Red", reflecting continued challenges with schedule, budget and certification, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Japan to deploy F-15s to UK in historic first
Japan will deploy F-15J fighters to Europe and the UK for the first time, marking a major step in defence cooperation between Tokyo and London, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Rules tighten UK drone restrictions around defence sites
A new Geeksvana video explains how the legislation is changing the rules for drone operators near military and defence industrial sites, and why the implications extend well beyond traditional flight restriction zones.
