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The next-generation combat aircraft landscape in Europe remains in flux amid potentially shifting industrial arrangements and timelines.

A new capability upgrade for the NATO Frigate Helicopter variant of the NHIndustries NH90 rotorcraft has been flown for the first time.

The NATO-led NGRC effort to develop a replacement for Europe’s battlefield utility and naval helicopters has entered a competitive phase.

EASA certified Safran’s Arriel 2K engine, moving Leonardo’s AW09 helicopter closer to year-end certification.

Defense officials from the Global Combat Air Program nations have discussed advancing the service entry of the new fighter by up to two years.

Leonardo DRS of Arlington, Virginia, will acquire eight-year-old Raft of nearby McLean for $450 million in cash.

Leonardo's Excalibur 757 will flight test advanced sensors for GCAP and future multiplatform combat aircraft.

Indonesia finalizes a M-346F purchase, expanding defense ties with Italy and modernizing its trainer fleet.

Leonardo will seek British industrial links to support a planned M‑346 bid for an emerging British jet trainer competition, newly appointed CEO Lorenzo Mariani told Aviation Week.

Leonardo plans to hold on to its stake in German defense electronics specialist Hensoldt, according to the CEO of the Italian defense giant, Lorenzo Mariani.

Airbus seeks a major role in Europe's next-generation fighter while exploring new partnerships after FCAS collapsed.

Leonardo's CEO pledged to accelerate LEO and missile defense programs, announcing Indonesian M-346F fighter sale.

Edgewing begins establishing UK, Italian and Japanese production sites while advancing GCAP fighter and engine development toward production.

The UK’s military helicopter fleets are set to face some temporary pain because of the country's Defense Investment Plan, ministers have acknowledged.

Leonardo explores a piloting standard for powered-lift aircraft to simplify training and support advanced air mobility as a mass transportation mode.

Development of the combat aircraft at the heart of the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) is set to accelerate after prime contractor Edgewing was awarded a £4.6 billion contract.

Boeing has decided not to bid on the U.S. Navy’s next-generation trainer competition, a surprise move by the company that was seen as a favorite.

Leonardo Seaspray Radar Selected For Australian Border Force Fleet

Leonardo will provide its Seaspray 7500E V2 maritime surveillance radar for the Australian Border Force's next-generation aerial surveillance program.

Romania is set to bolster its tactical air transport fleet with the purchase of two more C-27J Spartan airlifters from Italy’s Leonardo.

Leonardo Helicopters has opened a maintenance, repair facility in London that will serve the company’s growing number of UK rotorcraft customers.

Leonardo is planning to grow its UK headcount beyond 10,000 people as the company sees greater commitments from the government on defense and security spending.

South Korea approves Apache upgrades with MUMT-X tech and MH-60R Seahawk purchases.

Next-generation proprotor blade and advanced tiltrotor concept show promise.

Hybrid-electric Shepard; deployable electric high-lift; laminar-flow UAS; and Leonardo’s advanced tiltrotor.