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UK to procure 12 nuclear-capable F-35As, reviving airborne deterrent role

The UK government has ordered 12 Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters capable of carrying nuclear bombs, re-establishing a warplane-based deterrent nearly three decades after scrapping its airborne nuclear strike role and joining NATO’s dual-capable aircraft mission.

2025-06-25T00:07:58.888973-07:00

FlightGlobal

NATO Expands Multinational MRTT Fleet to 12 with Order for Two Additional A330 Tankers

2025-06-24T08:49:47.656026-07:00

Royal Aeronautical Society

Paris Air Show Day 3: Airbus Lands A350 Freighter, Embraer Secures SkyWest E190 Order and France Eyes Saab GlobalEye

2025-06-18T21:52:10.283945-07:00

AeroTime

France and Spain Fast-Track A400M Deliveries as Airbus Eyes Combat Upgrades

2025-06-17T02:32:01.518520-07:00

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Vertical Mag

U.S. Army Doubles Down on MV-75 Program to Speed Fielding of Next-Gen Tiltrotors The U.S. Army is fast-tracking its MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program—formerly the Bell V-280 Valor—seeking to shorten testing and production timelines to field next-generation tiltrotors sooner. The push underscores priorities to enhance long-range assault and sustainment readiness for airborne forces.

2025-06-25T17:07:28.888010-07:00

U.S. Army Doubles Down on MV-75 Program to Speed Fielding of Next-Gen Tiltrotors

Skies Magazine

NATO Allies, Led by Canada, Agree to Raise Defence Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 At the NATO Summit in The Hague, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to raise Ottawa’s defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said all alliance members have backed the new 5% GDP target, up from 2%, adding roughly $150 billion in annual funding.

2025-06-25T07:14:59.714629-07:00

NATO Allies, Led by Canada, Agree to Raise Defence Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

DefenseNews.com

France Signs Framework for VSR700 Naval Drone Procurement France’s Minister for the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu has signed a framework agreement with Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group to develop and procure the VSR700 uncrewed maritime drone for the French Navy. The pact also paves the way for government-to-government exports to other navies.

2025-06-25T03:31:45.584188-07:00

France Signs Framework for VSR700 Naval Drone Procurement

FlightGlobal

FMV Awards Saab SEK 2.9 B Contract for Additional Gripen E Production Equipment Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a SEK 2.9 billion contract to supply additional equipment for JAS 39 Gripen E fighter production. The order replaces reused parts with new components, boosting manufacturing flexibility and potentially freeing kit for Ukraine’s defence.

2025-06-25T03:16:06.391588-07:00

FMV Awards Saab SEK 2.9 B Contract for Additional Gripen E Production Equipment

Air Data News

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UK to procure 12 nuclear-capable F-35As, reviving airborne deterrent role The UK government has ordered 12 Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters capable of carrying nuclear bombs, re-establishing a warplane-based deterrent nearly three decades after scrapping its airborne nuclear strike role and joining NATO’s dual-capable aircraft mission.

2025-06-25T00:07:58.888973-07:00

UK to procure 12 nuclear-capable F-35As, reviving airborne deterrent role

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Russia to ramp up Il-76 production, explores civilian variant Russia is preparing to invest in expanding production of the Ilyushin Il-76 military transport aircraft, with state-owned United Aircraft Corporation exploring a civilian derivative to address domestic cargo needs. The initiative reflects Moscow’s drive to modernize its strategic airlift and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.

2025-06-24T21:18:52.742804-07:00

Russia to ramp up Il-76 production, explores civilian variant

Air & Space Forces Mag

Defense Industry Can Scale Up Rapidly if Government Underwrites Idle Capacity, Northrop Says The US defense industrial base has untapped production capacity that could be mobilized to meet rising munitions and system demands if the government agrees to absorb the fixed costs of unused facilities, a Northrop Grumman executive told analysts. The comments highlight funding as the key lever for production surges amid growing defense budgets.

2025-06-24T16:11:24.999940-07:00

Defense Industry Can Scale Up Rapidly if Government Underwrites Idle Capacity, Northrop Says

FlightGlobal

NATO Expands Multinational MRTT Fleet to 12 with Order for Two Additional A330 Tankers The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has ordered two additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft, bringing its Multinational MRTT Fleet to 12. Scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029, the jets will bolster alliance air-to-air refueling, troop and cargo lift as Denmark and Sweden integrate into MMF operations.

2025-06-24T08:49:47.656026-07:00

NATO Expands Multinational MRTT Fleet to 12 with Order for Two Additional A330 Tankers

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