Lockheed Martin to Boost JAGM & Hellfire Production with $720 Million Contract
U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin a new contract for JAGM and Hellfire missiles, underscoring the enduring role of these missiles in precision strike missions. On Aug. 21, 2025, Lockheed Martin secured…
Airbus MQ-72C Helicopter Drone Makes First Autonomous Test Flight with Hivemind AI
Airbus partnered with Shield AI to integrate the latter’s Hivemind autonomous flight software for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program. Shield AI and Airbus U.S. Space and…
SNC’s Freedom Trainer Enters U.S. Navy Competition to Replace T-45
Sierra Nevada Corporation unveils its clean-sheet Freedom Trainer for the Navy’s UJTS, emphasizing carrier training, cost efficiency, and digital design. Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has formally entered the U.S. Navy’s…
New Zealand Selects MH-60R and A321XLR in Major Fleet Recapitalization
The Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk is New Zealand's preferred option to replace its ageing SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters, while Airbus A321XLRs will replace the RNZAF's two Boeing 757s. A joint announcement by…
Japanese Defense Minister Visits Turkey as Tokyo Looks to Expand Drone Fleet
Japan’s defense minister Gen Nakatani visited Turkey to enhance defense ties and, while there, also visited the facilities of Turkish Aerospace Industries, Istanbul Naval Shipyard and Baykar. Japan and Turkey…
China’s Compound Helicopter Emerges for the First Time
The images, reportedly captured in April, show a compound helicopter with coaxial main rotors and pusher propeller, which bears similarity to Sikorsky’s X2 Technology. Few days after photos emerged of…
