Jamal Peterson 
PARIS — France has affirmed its dedication to finding a “mutually acceptable solution” with Germany and Spain within the current year concerning the advancement of the Future Combat Air System, despite ongoing challenges and disputes among the project’s industrial stakeholders. The French Ministry of Armed Forces conveyed in a statement sent via email on Saturday … Read more
LONDON — ARX Robotics, a European defense firm, recently unveiled its latest military robot, developed in collaboration with the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This new robot addresses crucial tactical needs highlighted by the Ukrainian military. Situated in Germany, ARX Robotics premiered their new unmanned ground vehicle, named Combat Gereon, at the DSEI trade show in London … Read more
BERLIN – The cost of Switzerland’s acquisition of F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin has escalated beyond initial estimates, leading to a reassessment of the deal in Bern.
Japan is deploying eight aircraft, including four F-15 fighter jets, to bases in the United States, Canada, and Europe as part of a unique mission to assist NATO. Named Atlantic Eagles, this mission signifies the first-ever deployment of Japanese fighter planes to Canada and Europe. The operation involves 180 personnel from various air bases in … Read more
ISTANBUL — Turkey Welcomes New T-70 Helicopter to Its Air Force In a significant development, Turkey has officially welcomed the latest T-70 utility helicopter into its Air Force, marking the event with a ceremony at the 3rd Main Jet Base. This helicopter, tailored for Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) operations, represents the continued expansion of … Read more
The U.S. Navy has issued contracts for the creation of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones to notable defense firms including Anduril, Lockheed Martin, General Atomics, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman. These CCAs are unmanned systems intended to be deployed from aircraft carriers to enhance the Navy’s capability in executing airstrikes over water and to support crewed … Read more
The U.S. Air Force might need to continue using its Minuteman III nuclear missiles, which are already over fifty years old, until the year 2050 due to ongoing delays in the development of its successor, the Sentinel program, according to statements from government auditors on Wednesday. Originally, the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles were expected … Read more
On a recent Thursday, the U.S. Air Force disclosed that the second B-21 Raider has arrived at Edwards Air Force Base in California, enhancing its testing capabilities for this advanced stealth bomber. Now that Edwards houses two B-21 aircraft, the Air Force is prepared to advance into more sophisticated testing stages, which include the integration … Read more
LONDON — BAE Systems is anticipating a substantial order for numerous CV90 tracked combat vehicles, expected from a consortium of up to six European countries by the second quarter of 2026, says Peter Nygren, the business development director at BAE Systems Hägglunds, based in Sweden. Nygren, speaking to Defense News after a presentation at the … Read more
