Defense

Airbus and Spain’s Indra have been awarded a study contract to examine options for the domestic development of an airborne signals intelligence platform.

The Pentagon has awarded Boeing a contract valued at up to $8.6 billion for 25 F-15IA fighters, with a potential to double the figure.

The U.S. has given the green light for Denmark’s potential purchase of Boeing P-8A Poseidons.

Poland’s Armament Agency has finalized a $4 billion agreement with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace for the local production of Chunmoo CGR-080 guided rockets.

ESA is looking into an alleged cyber breach of some of its data, saying initial indications are that limited and unclassified data may have been affected.

Spain has formally signed a contract to acquire Turkish Aerospace Industries' Hurjet advanced jet trainer, becoming the first export customer for the platform.

NASA is looking to field a drone-detection and analysis system to help spot activities over the John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC).

Japan plans to study the use of General Atomics MQ-9B UAS for aerial interception missions, as it faces airspace intrusions by Chinese and Russian aircraft.

The Indian government has given the green light to buy a range of homegrown and imported missile, drone and counter-drone systems.

The Philippines has signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries to upgrade its Air Force’s existing fleet of 11 FA-50PH light combat aircraft.

Israel has taken delivery of the first operational Iron Beam system from prime contractor Rafael.

Outgoing United Launch Alliance President and CEO Tory Bruno will join Blue Origin as its new president of national security.

L3Harris plans to double production next year of Kratos-designed Zeus solid rocket motors for hypersonic vehicles, the company said on Dec. 23.

The U.S. Navy on Dec. 23 announced it was awarding Leonardo UK a $54.3 million contract for ALQ-260 BriteCloud decoys to protect the Pentagon’s F-35 fleet.

LIG Nex1 won a contract for a seven-year program to develop the Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile (SRAAM)-II, the South Korean defense company said.

The Office of Naval Research on Dec. 23 awarded Skydweller’s U.S. arm the $1.4 million contract for the development.

The U.S. Marine Corps has laid out an ambitious goal to field thousands of uncrewed systems following a model laid out earlier this year by the U.S. Army.

In 2026, the U.S. Space Force wants to pass several development milestones for its Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) program.

The first iteration of the Pentagon's annual China report published during President Donald Trump’s second term illustrates a tonal shift on the prospects of an amphibious assault of Taiwan.

Boeing has resumed F-15EX deliveries quickly after the end of a 15-week strike—but budget data shows the U.S. Air Force program is well behind schedule.

Airbus has unveiled a concept to weaponize the MQ-72C Lakota Connector with a modular system that can carry and deploy dozens of air-launched effects.

A Sukhoi Su-57 fighter completed a first flight powered by a 35,000-lb.-thrust Izdeliye 177 engine this month.

The U.S. Air Force has outlined two new updates to its Boeing C-17 airlifter fleet

SPANISH MINISTRY OF DEFENSE ordered 18 C295s for delivery in 2026-2028 for paratrooper drops and cargo drops.

The Advanced Aviation Engine Development Project will develop, test and certify a turbofan engine with 16,000 lb.-thrust at military power and 24,000 lb.-thrust on afterburner.