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BAE confident of Saudi follow‑on Eurofighter order as Riyadh eyes role in Global Combat Air Programme

BAE Systems says it remains confident Saudi Arabia will place a long‑anticipated follow‑on order for the Eurofighter Typhoon, while Riyadh is also exploring a potential future role in the three‑nation Global Combat Air Programme, signalling deeper Saudi engagement in fighter procurement and development.

2026-02-13T10:08:58.914558-08:00

The War Zone

US scales APKWS II laser‑guided rockets as low‑cost air‑to‑air counter‑UAS; USAF plans $145M BAE upgrade

2026-02-13T10:15:59.993437-08:00

Reuters

NATO launches Arctic Sentry: Germany deploys four Eurofighters and tanker; Sweden sends Gripens and special forces

2026-02-12T03:40:06.997548-08:00

FlightGlobal

Eurofighter and NETMA sign contract to develop AMK upgrade to keep Typhoon viable to 2060

2026-02-05T05:55:25.636894-08:00

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The War Zone

US scales APKWS II laser‑guided rockets as low‑cost air‑to‑air counter‑UAS; USAF plans $145M BAE upgrade U.S. services are scaling the combat‑proven APKWS II laser‑guided Hydra‑70 (AGR‑20/FALCO) as a low‑cost air‑to‑air option to defeat Group‑3 UAS and cruise missiles, with the Marine Corps fitting legacy F/A‑18 Hornets and the Air Force planning a $145M sole‑source upgrade award to BAE.

2026-02-13T10:15:59.993437-08:00

US scales APKWS II laser‑guided rockets as low‑cost air‑to‑air counter‑UAS; USAF plans $145M BAE upgrade

FlightGlobal

BAE confident of Saudi follow‑on Eurofighter order as Riyadh eyes role in Global Combat Air Programme BAE Systems says it remains confident Saudi Arabia will place a long‑anticipated follow‑on order for the Eurofighter Typhoon, while Riyadh is also exploring a potential future role in the three‑nation Global Combat Air Programme, signalling deeper Saudi engagement in fighter procurement and development.

2026-02-13T10:08:58.914558-08:00

BAE confident of Saudi follow‑on Eurofighter order as Riyadh eyes role in Global Combat Air Programme

Reuters

NATO launches Arctic Sentry: Germany deploys four Eurofighters and tanker; Sweden sends Gripens and special forces NATO has launched Arctic Sentry to reinforce security across the High North. Germany will initially dispatch four Eurofighter jets and a tanker, while Sweden is contributing JAS 39 Gripens and special-forces elements to patrol waters around Iceland and Greenland amid heightened strategic tensions.

2026-02-12T03:40:06.997548-08:00

NATO launches Arctic Sentry: Germany deploys four Eurofighters and tanker; Sweden sends Gripens and special forces

FlightGlobal

Eurofighter and NETMA sign contract to develop AMK upgrade to keep Typhoon viable to 2060 Eurofighter and NETMA have signed a contract to develop, test and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) led by Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo. The AMK is designed to expand combat capability, enable carriage of heavier weapons and sustain Typhoon competitiveness through to 2060.

2026-02-05T05:55:25.636894-08:00

Eurofighter and NETMA sign contract to develop AMK upgrade to keep Typhoon viable to 2060

Reuters

BAE Systems workers in northwest England to strike Feb 2–20 over pay, risking defence production delays Workers at British defence group BAE Systems in northwest England will stage strikes from February 2 to at least February 20 over pay and conditions, the union said. The union warned the industrial action could cause delays to defence production at affected sites.

2026-02-02T06:22:48.610240-08:00

BAE Systems workers in northwest England to strike Feb 2–20 over pay, risking defence production delays

defencetoday.com

UK downselects seven firms for Project NYX to develop 'loyal wingman' drones for AH‑64E Apache The UK Ministry of Defence has downselected seven companies, including BAE Systems, Leonardo and Tekever, to develop 'loyal wingman' unmanned helicopters under Project NYX. The autonomous drones will team with the Army's AH‑64E Apache Guardians to expand ISR, strike and electronic‑warfare capabilities while reducing crew risk.

2026-01-25T07:16:52.783706-08:00

UK downselects seven firms for Project NYX to develop 'loyal wingman' drones for AH‑64E Apache

Reuters

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UK awards £453.5m to BAE for ECRS Mk2 AESA radar to upgrade RAF Tranche 3 Typhoons The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £453.5 million contract for full production of Leonardo’s ECRS Mk2 AESA radar, part of a >£650 million package to equip RAF Tranche 3 Eurofighter Typhoons. Operational fielding is planned late this decade.

2026-01-21T16:20:53.492245-08:00

UK awards £453.5m to BAE for ECRS Mk2 AESA radar to upgrade RAF Tranche 3 Typhoons

AINonline

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Eve wins EXIM/PEFCO export‑backed credit to fund U.S. supplier purchases for its eVTOL Eve Air Mobility, Embraer's AAM unit, has secured up to $15 million in export‑backed financing from the Export‑Import Bank of the United States and the Private Export Funding Corporation to finance purchases from U.S. suppliers — notably BAE Systems batteries and specialist engineering services — aimed at de‑risking development and supporting production readiness.

2026-01-15T19:28:04.576108-08:00

Eve wins EXIM/PEFCO export‑backed credit to fund U.S. supplier purchases for its eVTOL

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BAE confident of Saudi follow‑on Eurofighter order as Riyadh eyes role in Global Combat Air Programme

US scales APKWS II laser‑guided rockets as low‑cost air‑to‑air counter‑UAS; USAF plans $145M BAE upgrade

NATO launches Arctic Sentry: Germany deploys four Eurofighters and tanker; Sweden sends Gripens and special forces

Eurofighter and NETMA sign contract to develop AMK upgrade to keep Typhoon viable to 2060

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