Spike NLOS advances in U.S. Army strike missile contest

Lockheed Martin has announced that its Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile system has been down selected by the U.S. Army for the Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) competition.

UK explores passive sensor for air defence network

The Ministry of Defence is seeking industry input on a forward area passive sensor for the Land Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) programme.

Britain launches Project ‘NIGHTFALL’ for ballistic missile

The UK has formally revealed its intention to pursue a new ground-launched tactical ballistic missile under Project NIGHTFALL.

U.S. aircraft with advanced radar intercepted over Black Sea

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft was intercepted by a Russian fighter over the Black Sea today, with footage circulating online showing the aircraft’s AN/APS-154 Advanced Airborne Sensor.

UK to purchase $861m C-17 sustainment package from U.S.

The U.S. State Department has approved a sale to the United Kingdom covering sustainment support for the Royal Air Force’s fleet of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, with an estimated total value of $861 million.

U.S. carrier jets divert to Scotland after gear issues

Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 fighter jets diverted to RAF Lossiemouth after one aircraft reported irregular landing gear indications.

A conversation with Leonardo UK’s Mark Stead

Leonardo UK’s Senior Vice President for Radar and Advanced Targeting, Mark Stead, on global demand for sensors, the work underway in Edinburgh and Newcastle, and why young engineers should be inspired.

Palestine group attacks another British defence facility

Police have arrested four people after a break-in at Moog Aircraft Group’s Wolverhampton factory, where the group claimed the company’s products are used on fighter jets striking Gaza.

Surge in anti-submarine aircraft activity in Norwegian Sea

Poseidon aircraft flying from RAF Lossiemouth have been maintaining a 24-hour presence north of Norway.

B-1B bombers train with Norwegian F-35s

Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland, Norway.

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