Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Swiss air force chief: Switzerland “not defense-ready” on ballistic-missile threat as F-35 and Patriot delays mount

Switzerland’s air force commander Christian Oppliger said the country has “no answer” to ballistic missile threats and warned that delays affect both the F-35 and Patriot programmes. The assessment underscores gaps in national air and missile defence planning amid worsening regional threats.

2026-04-13T04:57:18.502149-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK MoD orders Skyhammer counter-drone missiles to guard against Iranian Shahed threat

By FlightGlobal: Cambridge Aerospace is to start deliveries of its Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor within weeks, under a contract announced by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl and militarnyi.com
2026-04-13T02:39:28.009036-07:00
Supply Chain   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.

Also: AeroTime and 4 more
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 7 more
2026-04-13T00:23:16.850644-07:00