UK will equip RAF A400M airlifters and Chinook helicopters for aerial firefighting after record wildfires, to give Britain a permanent domestic capability.

Saab CEO Micael Johansson said Oct. 23 that the undisclosed customer behind the July order for two GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft is a new buyer of the system.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is exploring ways to equip its helicopters with drone self-protection suites as air littorals become increasingly contested in modern warfare.

The UK Defense Ministry is looking to evolve the Lockheed Martin Tiquila mini-uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) program to possibly feature larger systems.

Iceye and Nokia intend to supply Ukraine with secure satcom capabilities, the companies announced Oct. 22, as Kyiv contends with Starshield disruptions.

The Army sees growing interest in stratospheric operations as an opportunity to maintain expertise and investment in the critical domain.

Lockheed Martin is positioning its Skunk Works Vectis for CCA Increment 2, expecting the U.S. Air Force to seek greater payload, range and survivability.

The Pentagon has agreed to commit to buying 850 more Lockheed Martin F-35s and maintain annual production at 156 aircraft per year over the next decade.