Airbus will take the lead from the German and Spanish governments on the path forward on a next-generation fighter partnership approach, but is pushing for a decision soon.

Africa’s second-largest economy is still recovering from its financial crisis of 2023-24 and an enforced dramatic currency flotation in 2024.

Ethiopia has taken delivery of the first two of 12 planned Sukhoi Su-35 fighters, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali has revealed.

Bombardier and BAE Systems will explore ways to develop complementary roles in future combat air programs as the Canadian government continues a lengthy review of fighter procurement plans.

Safran Landing Systems has built demonstrators for structural landing gear parts made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic in a bid to reduce weight.

Uzbekistan continues to advance its air force modernization efforts.

Aerospace integrator SNC is to collaborate with U.S. startup Skyryse to bring automated flight controls and autonomy to existing aircraft fleets, beginning with defense platforms.

Raytheon’s Advanced Technology team will supply the radar and electronic warfare systems for the Shield AI X-Bat, an autonomous, VTOL combat aircraft.