UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK MoD to begin Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor deliveries from Cambridge Aerospace to counter one-way attack drone threats

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Cambridge Aerospace to deliver Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor missiles and launchers on a rapid schedule, with a first tranche due in May and additional deliveries within the first six months. The system is designed to defeat one-way attack drones, including those linked to Iranian Shahed-type threats.

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl
2026-04-13T02:39:28.009036-07:00
Europe   M&A   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Wall Street Journal • Cristina Gallardo

Rheinmetall, Destinus to Jointly Produce Missiles for Europe, NATO

By Wall Street Journal: The JV—to be established during the second half of the year—will focus on advanced cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery.

2026-04-13T01:24:54.137043-07:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

India to get depot for F404-IN20 engine

By FlightGlobal: India is to develop a local depot for the GE Aerospace F404-IN20 engine that powers the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), as engine delivery delays continue to cloud the programme.

Also: India Defense News and 6 more
2026-04-13T00:23:16.850644-07:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Su-57 stealth fighter plant catches fire in Russia’s Far East, reports say

By Air Data News: A fire reportedly broke out at a key Russian aircraft factory responsible for producing the Su-57 stealth fighter, according to videos and claims circulating on social media and cited by open-source intelligence analysts.

2026-04-12T10:45:42.671464-07:00