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The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) is backing the development of a new form of individual air mobility that could allow British troops to reach hostile or difficult-to-access areas without conventional aviation infrastructure. The capability has been developed by Wiltshire-based start-up Blakcro, which has received approximately £6 million in MOD funding. Its powered paraglider systems […]
Lockheed Martin has demonstrated a prototype Battle Manager Suite designed to support the U.S. military’s planned Guam Defence System (GDS), combining data from multiple integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) systems with artificial intelligence-enabled decision support. The demonstration took place on August 26 at Fort Bliss, Texas, in a simulated operational environment representing Guam. The […]
BAE Systems has unveiled Project Intuity, a next-generation helmet-mounted display demonstrator designed to give sixth-generation fighter pilots a broader, more intuitive view of the battlespace while reducing the amount of information they must process directly. The concept reflects a changing role for combat-aircraft crews. As future platforms become airborne command centres, pilots are expected to […]
Boeing has completed a series of tests of its Ultra Low-Cost Seeker (ULCS), a new radar sensor designed to provide lower-cost precision guidance for a range of offensive and defensive weapons. The company is evaluating ULCS for applications across its integrated air and missile defense, direct-attack, and cruise missile portfolios. The development comes as the […]
Northrop Grumman has been selected to provide advanced modeling, simulation, and threat development capabilities for the U.S. Missile Defence Agency (MDA), supporting the continuous operational readiness and training of missile defence forces through a new long-term contract. The award, issued under the Modeling and Simulation Vistas – Threat and Advanced Simulation Development (MSV-TASD) program, carries […]
BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin are advancing Blizzard, a modular autonomous aircraft designed to support electronic warfare and air defence suppression missions, with flight testing planned for 2027 and market entry targeted for 2028. Developed by BAE Systems’ FalconWorks and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, Blizzard represents a joint effort to create a rapidly deployable, multi-mission […]
HENSOLDT will provide its CAIRAS (Compact Infrared Reconnaissance and Alert System) missile warning system for Helsing’s CA-1 Europa uncrewed combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), marking the first announced integration of the technology on an unmanned platform. The agreement follows the strategic partnership established between HENSOLDT and Helsing in February 2026, under which the German sensor specialist […]
Ukraine is accelerating the development of laser-based air defence systems as it seeks more cost-effective ways to counter the growing volume of Russian drone attacks. Military officials say new capabilities could begin entering service within the next few months, adding another layer to the country’s increasingly diversified air defence architecture. Speaking during a briefing on […]
The U.S. Air Force and the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have successfully demonstrated autonomous flight aboard a modified F-16 fighter jet, marking another milestone in the development of artificial intelligence for future air combat operations. The demonstration was conducted under the Viper Experimentation and Next-generation Operations Model (VENOM) programme, which aims to transform […]
Lockheed Martin has introduced the PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector (ACE), a new interceptor developed to provide a more affordable addition to the Patriot air and missile defence system while preserving compatibility with existing operational infrastructure. Unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow, the PAC-3 ACE is designed to engage a broad range of aerial threats, including […]
This new navigation warfare solution is designed to disrupt satellite-guided drones and complement existing layered air defence architectures. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled HYPNOSIS, a new electronic warfare and navigation warfare (NAVWAR) system developed to counter the growing threat posed by GNSS-guided unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and other precision-guided aerial threats. The solution is […]
At the recent Valiant Shield 2026 joint military exercise, Lockheed Martin demonstrated a series of advanced command and control (C2) and battle management capabilities. The focus of these trials centered on unifying disparate sensors, weapons systems, and operational nodes across multiple domains to accelerate defensive response times against complex aerial threats. A major highlight of […]
New deployment expands Berlin’s exoatmospheric missile defence architecture Germany has selected Bavaria as the location for its second Arrow 3 missile defence site, continuing the expansion of its long-range ballistic missile defence network as the country strengthens its integrated air and missile defence capabilities. The new operational site, known as the Southern Operational Position (Einsatzstellung […]
Romania has finalized a major agreement with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defence Systems to acquire SPYDER short-range (SHORAD) and very-short-range (VSHORAD) air defence systems, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing modernization of its integrated air defence network. Valued at more than €2 billion, the seven-year framework agreement represents the largest contract ever signed by […]
Israeli defence company, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), has introduced OPAL Next Generation (OPAL-NG), a new decentralized battle management solution designed to support sixth-generation combat platforms and multi-domain military operations. The system was unveiled ahead of its first public demonstration at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026 and represents the latest evolution of IAI’s operationally deployed […]