PlanetiQ secures $15m US Air Force STRATFI contract
PlanetiQ has secured a $15m contract with the US Air Force (USAF) to enhance its satellite-based weather data capabilities over the next 48 months. The agreement…
17 Apr 2026
Ukraine, Diehl Defence formalise air defence, F-16 missile cooperation
Ukraine and German defence firm company Diehl Defence have agreed on “concrete solutions” to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence and advance joint projects. The partnership including air defence systems, missiles for F-16 aircraft, and counter-ballistic solutions,…
16 Apr 2026
Australia reveal top priorities in defence spending push
Australia has released its 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) and Integrated Investment Programme (IIP) today, 16 April In the latter, the Government has pledged to spend A$425bn ($304bn) in defence…
16 Apr 2026
Northrop Grumman receives $475m contract to accelerate GPI programme
Northrop Grumman has received an additional $475.3m from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to accelerate development of its Glide Phase Interceptor. With this modification, the total value of the GPI programme rises to…
16 Apr 2026
Finland’s F-35A deployment advances with first Air Force pilot flight
A Finnish Air Force pilot flew the F-35A fighter aircraft for the first time on 15 April 2026, marking an advancement in Finland’s F-35 capability deployment. The flight occurred at…
15 Apr 2026
B-21 Raider demonstrates aerial refuelling capability in key test
The US Air Force’s B-21 Raider programme has recorded progress in testing, with the aircraft recently completing aerial refuelling using a KC-135 Stratotanker. Northrop Grumman, the developer, said this demonstration shows the stealth…
15 Apr 2026
Boeing BDS Q1 deliveries rise year-on-year, but below Q4
Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security (BDS) division has opened fiscal 2026 stronger in terms of deliveries with 30 deliveries in the first quarter. The total exceeds the 26 aircraft delivered…