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USAF contracts Raytheon PhantomStrike radar for X-62A VISTA to expand AI-enabled sensor testing

The U.S. Air Force has contracted Raytheon to install its compact, air-cooled PhantomStrike fire‑control radar on the X‑62A Variable In‑flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA). The upgrade will integrate advanced sensors to enable experiments with AI‑enabled "pilots" controlling sensors and mission replication.

2025-12-19T07:58:18.769640-08:00

FlightGlobal

Germany signs contract to kickstart serial production of Taurus Neo cruise missile for Luftwaffe

2025-12-19T03:39:18.940060-08:00

Airbus

Spain approves $5.3B order for 100 Airbus helicopters, becomes H175M launch customer

2025-12-18T03:29:31.759253-08:00

The War Zone

Canadian NORAD commander on the F-35A: opportunities and challenges for his commands

2025-12-18T12:43:09.956003-08:00

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FlightGlobal

Lockheed to name candidate for US Army Flight School Next UH-72A replacement in January Lockheed Martin says it will disclose in January which aircraft it proposes to replace the U.S. Army’s UH‑72A Lakota primary trainer as it prepares a bid for the Flight School Next competition. The move formalizes Lockheed’s entry into the Army’s effort to modernize initial rotary‑wing pilot training.

2025-12-19T11:44:07.248679-08:00

Lockheed to name candidate for US Army Flight School Next UH-72A replacement in January

edrmagazine.eu

Saab wins SEK 2.5bn FMV order to fund Gripen development for 2026–2028 Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed a SEK 2.5 billion order with Saab to fund Gripen system development, covering operations, advanced tools and engineering work scheduled for 2026–2028. The award supports continued capability evolution and fleet sustainment of the JAS 39 family.

2025-12-19T09:58:27.101132-08:00

Saab wins SEK 2.5bn FMV order to fund Gripen development for 2026–2028

FlightGlobal

Boeing taps Hanwha Systems to supply Eagle large-area displays for F‑15K and F‑15EX Boeing has selected Hanwha Systems to supply its Eagle large-area cockpit display for South Korea's F‑15K fleet and the U.S. Air Force's F‑15EX, advancing a common cockpit avionics fit. The contract marks Hanwha's first export of digital avionics and the first under expanded U.S.–South Korea cooperation.

2025-12-19T09:30:38.216558-08:00

Boeing taps Hanwha Systems to supply Eagle large-area displays for F‑15K and F‑15EX

Breaking Defense

Pentagon Restates 2028 Clean‑Audit Target After F-35 Financial Misstatement Auditors identified a financial misstatement in the F‑35 program during last year’s audit, prompting the Pentagon to fail its audit again and formally restate its target to achieve a clean audit by 2028. The move signals continued accounting and oversight challenges for the Joint Strike Fighter program.

2025-12-19T08:16:59.500239-08:00

Pentagon Restates 2028 Clean‑Audit Target After F-35 Financial Misstatement

FlightGlobal

USAF contracts Raytheon PhantomStrike radar for X-62A VISTA to expand AI-enabled sensor testing The U.S. Air Force has contracted Raytheon to install its compact, air-cooled PhantomStrike fire‑control radar on the X‑62A Variable In‑flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA). The upgrade will integrate advanced sensors to enable experiments with AI‑enabled "pilots" controlling sensors and mission replication.

2025-12-19T07:58:18.769640-08:00

USAF contracts Raytheon PhantomStrike radar for X-62A VISTA to expand AI-enabled sensor testing

FlightGlobal

EU backs studies for indigenous small turbofan to power 'loyal wingman' drones The European Defence Fund will finance studies to develop a European small turbofan for 'loyal wingman' uncrewed combat aircraft after finding no suitable European-built engines that are free of export restrictions. The programme aims to secure sovereign propulsion supply for allied drone initiatives.

2025-12-19T04:48:33.409796-08:00

EU backs studies for indigenous small turbofan to power 'loyal wingman' drones

FlightGlobal

Germany signs contract to kickstart serial production of Taurus Neo cruise missile for Luftwaffe Germany has contracted MBDA and Saab’s Taurus Systems joint venture to prepare serial production of the upgraded Taurus Neo air‑launched cruise missile for the Luftwaffe. The award begins industrial preparations for a Neo standard intended for Eurofighter integration and to strengthen deep‑strike capability.

2025-12-19T03:39:18.940060-08:00

Germany signs contract to kickstart serial production of Taurus Neo cruise missile for Luftwaffe

The War Zone

Canadian NORAD commander on the F-35A: opportunities and challenges for his commands Maj. Gen. Chris McKenna, commander of Canadian NORAD elements, offers an exclusive assessment of how the F‑35A will affect his commands — highlighting operational opportunities, integration and sustainment challenges, and the implications for force posture as Ottawa continues to review its F‑35 programme.

2025-12-18T12:43:09.956003-08:00

Canadian NORAD commander on the F-35A: opportunities and challenges for his commands

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