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.
BAE wins DARPA deal to advance autonomous space surveillance
BAE Systems’ FAST Labs research and development arm has been awarded a $16 million Phase 2 contract under DARPA’s Oversight programme, which aims to build an autonomous system capable of maintaining continuous custody of large numbers of ground targets.
U.S. clears purchase of Leonardo BriteCloud decoys for F-35
The U.S. Navy’s sole-source move for the UK-built ALQ-260 BriteCloud from Leonardo marks a decisive choice that could set the tone for F-35 operators across NATO.
BAE Systems to integrate new IFF on South Korea’s KF-21
BAE Systems has secured an $11 million contract from Korea Aerospace Industries to integrate the AN/APX-127(V)1 Combined Interrogator Transponder on the KF-21 Boramae fighter, replacing the APX-126(V) currently fitted to the platform.
Sweden and Finland place $171m order for BAE 3P rounds
BAE Systems has secured contracts worth around 171 million dollars to supply its Bofors 40mm and 57mm 3P programmable ammunition to Sweden and Finland.
First Jupiter HC2 enters UK service ahead of deployment
The first Jupiter HC2 helicopter has begun flying operations at RAF Benson, marking its entry into UK service and the start of a programme that will replace ageing Bell 212 and 412 aircraft in Brunei and Cyprus from early 2026.
