Mexico has become the first country in Latin America to operate the C-130J Super Hercules following the acquisition of its first C-130J-30 tactical airlifter by the Fuerza Aérea Mexicana. The announcement was confirmed by Lockheed Martin on 21 January 2026. The acquisition marks the first of two international C-130J contract awards completed in 2025, with […]

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Leonardo has been upgraded by Sustainalytics after reducing its ESG Risk Rating to 22/100, ranking third globally among Aerospace & Defence companies following continued improvements in sustainability performance. Rome, January 2026 – Leonardo has received an improved Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Risk Rating from Sustainalytics, with its score reduced to 22 out of 100 […]

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General Atomics AeroTec Systems is presenting the Do228 NXT at Navy Tech 2026 in Gothenburg, positioning the aircraft as a multi-role solution for maritime surveillance and naval operations. General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) is showcasing its new Do228 NXT aircraft at Navy Tech 2026, taking place from 3–5 February 2026 in Gothenburg. The company is […]

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GA-ASI and Barzan Holdings have signed an MOU at DIMDEX 2026 to collaborate on advanced battle management software, focusing on improved situational awareness and intelligence integration in multi-domain operational environments. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Barzan Holdings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of advanced battle management […]

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has completed another milestone in autonomous air combat development, successfully conducting a company-funded demonstration flight featuring a fully autonomous aerial intercept using its MQ-20 Avenger. The demonstration, conducted on 18 January 2026 from San Diego, employed the MQ-20 Avenger equipped with the latest government reference mission autonomy software. The flight […]

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in collaboration with the US Navy, has successfully conducted flight testing of an expanded Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) for the MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft system, further strengthening its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability. The flight test, carried out on 17 December, featured a greater number of SDS pods than previously […]

GA-ASI AND US NAVY EXPAND MQ-9B SEAGUARDIAN ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE CAPABILITYRead More »

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has officially opened a new 55,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hypersonic systems manufacturing and payload integration facility in Princess Anne, Maryland. The announcement marks the company’s sixth new facility opening within a year, underlining its continued investment in expanding the United States defence industrial base. The advanced facility is intended to significantly […]

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GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin have completed a series of engine tests demonstrating the viability of a liquid-fuelled rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missile applications. The work marks the first initiative under a broader joint technology development arrangement between the two companies. Conducted at the GE Aerospace Research Center in Niskayuna, New York, the tests […]

GE AEROSPACE AND LOCKHEED MARTIN VALIDATE ROTATING DETONATION RAMJET FOR HYPERSONIC MISSILESRead More »

GE Aerospace has been awarded a major multi-year contract to continue powering the U.S. Marine Corps’ CH-53K King Stallion, reinforcing the aircraft’s heavy-lift capability and long-term sustainment. LYNN, Mass. – January, 2026 – GE Aerospace has secured a $1.4 billion contract from Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) covering Lots 9–13 of its T408 turboshaft engines, […]

GE AEROSPACE SECURES $1.4 BILLION CONTRACT FOR T408 TURBOSHAFT ENGINESRead More »

L3Harris completes a USD 100 million expansion of its Palm Bay, Florida satellite facility to support America’s Golden Dome, boosting missile warning and defence capabilities. Melbourne, Florida – L3Harris Technologies has completed a USD 100 million expansion of its satellite integration and test facility in Palm Bay, strengthening support for the US Department of Defense’s […]

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