FlightGlobalCraig Hoyle

US Air Force places $240m Lot 2 order for Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles

FlightGlobal reports: The US Air Force has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a $240 million contract for Lot 2 production of its air-launched Joint Strike Missile.

2025-12-15T13:18:46.161213-08:00

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BloombergBeril Akman

Turkish F-16 Jets Shoot Down Stray Drone Over Black Sea

By Bloomberg: Turkey shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle over the Black Sea approaching its airspace, a rare military intervention by the NATO member amid regional tensions.

2025-12-15T11:35:26.214688-08:00
Breaking DefenseCarley Welch; Ashley Roque

Army launches industry challenge for runway‑independent, division‑level Gray Eagle replacement

By Breaking Defense: Service leaders are looking to find industry solutions for short/vertical takeoff and landing (S/VOTL) drones, ones that don’t require a runway, in the Group 4 or above category.

2025-12-15T11:12:53.737024-08:00
AirbusNews Release

Germany orders 20 additional Airbus H145M helicopters

By Airbus: Germany has decided to exercise the option for 20 more H145M light combat helicopters (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber or LKH for short).

2025-12-15T02:07:36.424344-08:00