The Pentagon’s latest operational assessment found that the F-35 Lightning II modernization program has failed to deliver the combat improvements originally expected from its Technology Refresh 3 upgrade package.
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Airbus unveils Germany’s first Tranche 4 Eurofighter in Munich with ECRS Mk 1 AESA radar for the Luftwaffe fleet.
Airbus Helicopters is exploring a broader international partnership for Europe’s future military helicopter programs, with Canada emerging as a possible long-term collaborator.
AFSOC tests OA-1K Skyraider II rapid disassembly for C-17 transport, enabling worldwide deployment to remote dirt strips.
Italian Air Force F-35B Lightning II completes first highway landing during Imminent Field 26 exercise hosted in Finland.
Italy has officially signed a major defense aviation contract with Airbus for the procurement of six A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft in a deal valued at approximately €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion).
Netherlands and Denmark extend F-16 ties to the F-35 as four NATO nations join the WIC at Leeuwarden Air Base.
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he United Kingdom will equip its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters with Boeing Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB-II) weapons as an interim capability while integration delays continue to affect Europe’s MBDA Spear 3 missile program.
US Air Force advances 1,000 Loyal Wingman drone fleet as Netherlands joins CCA program alongside F-35 fighter operations.