Palladyne AI gains US rights to IAI’s HARPY, HAROP, Mini HARPY systems
US-based Palladyne AI and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have agreed to a strategic partnership that will see Palladyne AI manufacture, integrate, and market IAI’s…
09 Jun 2026
Germany, France abandon $115bn new-generation fighter jet
Germany and France have abandoned their collaboration to develop a new-generation fighter jet, following prolonged disagreements among the companies leading the project, German officials said. The decision to discontinue the…
08 Jun 2026
Influential workers’ union warns UK Government against DIP “betrayal”
Unite warns UK defence spending in the delayed DIP must go to UK firms PAC says the lack of a long-term plan is undermining modernisation and value for money Delays…
08 Jun 2026
Royal Air Force introduces low-cost precision weapon to counter drones
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has introduced the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS), a precision-guided munition aimed at countering modern threats such as uncrewed aerial systems. The weapon, which offers lower-cost…
08 Jun 2026
US clears $842m JASSM-ER missile deal for Denmark
The US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range and related support to Denmark. The approval covers the purchase of 200 AGM-158…
05 Jun 2026
Brazil considers purchase of 20 additional Saab Gripen fighters
Brazil has indicated interest in purchasing 20 additional Gripen E and F fighter jets from Swedish defence prime Saab, according to a statement made by Sweden’s Minister for Defence, Dr. Pål Jonson, during a press event in Stockholm…
05 Jun 2026
Merlin, USSOCOM complete CDR for C-130J autonomy programme
Merlin has completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its C-130J autonomy programme with the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the company announced on 4 June. This follows the completion of the preliminary…