Defense

Three GOP lawmakers introduced a new measure to authorize a series of new procurement and development efforts for the Golden Dome missile defense shield.

An accurate assessment of the performance of the Boeing GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator in its combat debut in Iran could take several days to complete.

The U.S. followed Israel in striking Iranian nuclear infrastructure, launching the largest B-2 raid ever and dropping its biggest conventional bombs. Listen as editors assess the operation in Iran.

One of two prototypes of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ Anka 3 uncrewed combat air vehicle has been lost after crashing upon landing.

The UK's plans to buy a fleet of F-35As to carry out NATO’s dual capable aircraft nuclear mission have made headlines in the country.

Sweden's new fleet of Saab Gripen E combat aircraft will be built largely without reusing components from earlier models of the fighter, FMV says.

The UK is providing Ukraine with additional surface-to-air missiles, paid for with the interest from seized Russian assets.

Germany and Norway have agreed to jointly procure the Kongsberg Joint Strike Missile that both countries plan to employ on their Lockheed Martin F-35As.

South Korea has completed a series of flight separation tests for its homegrown long-range air-to-ground missile, the Korea Air-Launched Cruise Missile (KALCM).

Boeing says it has deployed its MQ-28 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) for the first time to an operational location, RAAF Tindal AB, where F-35As are based.

A new sense of urgency is fueling European tanker, transport and special-mission initiatives.

As U.S.-developed collaborative combat aircraft near flight trials, their designers are testing the waters for international sales.

The UK government confirmed plans to acquire at least 12 Lockheed Martin F-35As to bolster its offensive nuclear capability.

NATO ordered two more A330MRTTs for 2028/2029, increasing Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) to 12 aircraft.

The leader of Colombia strongly rejected a nearly month-old report that he has received a recent offer from China to buy J-10CE fighters.

Belgium’s government has agreed to spend €34 billion ($39.5 billion) on defense equipment through 2034, Defense Minister Theo Francken has announced.

A special process used to fast-track legislation will likely be used again by lawmakers, a U.S. senator warned.

Norway’s Kongsberg has teamed with an undisclosed Ukrainian partner to produce a new air defense missile.

Qatar Airways is working with industry partners to open new aircraft painting and inflight entertainment services facilities in Qatar.

The German government plans to spend more than €86 billion ($100 billion) on defense this year if parliament backs an injection.

NATO’s aerial refueling fleet is set to be boosted with two more Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports after Denmark formally signed up to the initiative.

The UK Royal Navy is continuing efforts to recover a Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II that diverted to Thiruvananthapuram Airport in India.

France has demonstrated the ability to target high-altitude balloons using fighters as the government pushes to prepare for operations in that domain.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the country's ability to mass-produce drones is only hindered by a lack of funding as he asked for more support.

The UK Royal Navy's Crowsnest airborne surveillance and control system has demonstrated its operational relevance during a carrier deployment.