Aero, Thales expand L-39 Skyfox counter-drone role with guided rockets
By AeroTime: Aero Vodochody and Thales Belgium have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further develop the counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capabilities of the L-39 Skyfox jet, including continued integration and testing of Thales’ 70 mm rocket system.
Amentum wins NORAD warning system contract as Raytheon gets missile production award
By DefenseNews.com: Amentum scores a win with a contract to help protect a vital military hub, while Raytheon gets tapped to make more air-to-air missiles.
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works Integrates AI to Modernize Advanced Development
By Bloomberg: The defense contractor’s development unit is key to the company’s future success Expand A Lockheed Martin Vectis. Source: Lockheed Martin Corp Contact us: Provide news feedback or report an error Confidential tip? Send a tip to our at 11:02 AM UTC Bookmark Save Lock This article is for subscribers only .
Missiles, satellites and warplanes — Ukraine, Europe advance key arms projects
By DefenseNews.com: Ukraine’s Fire Point said the firm is developing an extended-range tactical ballistic missile after its FP-7 weapon was used in combat for the first time.
US pulls all B-1 bombers from UK base after suspected terrorist plot
By Air Data News: Last 12 Lancers left RAF Fairford in a single day, ending a seven-month deployment that supported strikes U.S. Air Force has withdrawn all 12 B-1B Lancer bombers that remained at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom, Air & Space Forces Magazine reported.
UK opens talks with Germany over possible role in GCAP fighter program
By Air Data News: The United Kingdom has opened government-level talks with Germany about a possible role in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), giving new substance to Berlin's interest in the next-generation fighter being developed by Britain, Italy and Japan.
US removes all Air Force bombers from UK base following new threat
By CNN: The United States has moved long-range bombers back to their American home stations after an unspecified new threat, according to a US official, days after the British government arrested a number of individuals in connection with an alleged Iranian plot to target the UK airbase where the planes had been stationed.