THE MILKOR 380 UAV: SOUTH AFRICAN INNOVATION TAKES FLIGHT AHEAD OF G20 SUMMIT

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PRETORIA — As South Africa prepares to host next month’s G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Milkor (Pty) Ltd. is showcasing the Milkor 380 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) platform that underscores the nation’s growing capabilities in aerospace technology. Designed to enhance security, surveillance, and operational efficiency, the Milkor 380 exemplifies South Africa’s commitment […]

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KRATOS TO ACQUIRE ISRAEL-BASED ORBIT TECHNOLOGIES LTD FOR $356.3 MILLION

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DIEGO — 04 November 2025 — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company serving defence, national security, and global markets, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the ordinary shares of Israel-based Orbit Technologies Ltd (ORBI.TA) for $356.3 million. The acquisition is expected to be funded from cash on Kratos’ […]

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DRONESHIELD RELEASES COUNTER-DRONE GUIDELINES FOR CIVIL AIRPORTS

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Sydney, 28 October 2025 — Counter-drone technology specialist DroneShield has published a new white paper titled “Best Practices for Counter-Drone Deployment at Civil Airports,” addressing the rising threat of unauthorised drones in aviation environments. The company has also announced a partnership with SRI Group, an aviation security consultancy, to deliver independent Counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) […]

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TEXTRON AVIATION DEFENCE TO BUILD BEECHCRAFT M-346N IN WICHITA IF AWARDED U.S. NAVY JET TRAINER CONTRACT

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WICHITA, Kansas, 28 October 2025 — Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced plans to assemble the Beechcraft M-346N advanced jet trainer at its east campus in Wichita, Kansas, should it secure the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) contract. The decision underscores both Textron’s deep aviation heritage and […]

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KRATOS AND KAI PARTNER TO ADVANCE MANNED-UNMANNED TEAMING

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San Diego, 27 October 2025 — Kratos Defence & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS) has announced a strategic partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) aimed at accelerating the development of Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) technologies. The collaboration will integrate Kratos’ expertise in affordable, high-performance tactical unmanned aerial systems—such as the XQ-58A Valkyrie, Mako, and Tactical Firejet—with […]

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IAI INTRODUCES LAHAT ALPHA: NEXT-GENERATION LASER-HOMING MISSILE FOR EXTENDED ENGAGEMENT RANGES

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Tel Aviv, October 21, 2025 – Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled the LAHAT ALPHA, the latest evolution of its combat-proven Laser-Homing Anti-Tank (LAHAT) missile family. This next-generation system is designed to meet growing global demand for cost-effective, precision-guided missiles capable of striking targets at ranges exceeding 20 kilometres. Engineered for stand-off engagement, the LAHAT […]

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EMBRAER AND MAHINDRA GROUP FORGE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO INTRODUCE THE C-390 MILLENNIUM TO INDIA

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New Delhi, October, 2025 – Embraer Defence & Security and Mahindra Group have signed a landmark Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme — a major step towards India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. The signing coincided with the inauguration of Embraer’s national office in […]

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GERMANY ORDERS 20 NEW EUROFIGHTERS TO STRENGTHEN AIR SUPERIORITY

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Propels Europe’s most successful in-production fighter jet programme into the future with new technologies and capabilities Strengthens Eurofighter’s role as backbone of Germany’s fighter jet fleet Serves as bridge towards a Future Combat Air System  Manching, Germany, 15 October 2025 – Germany is strengthening its defence capabilities with the purchase of 20 new Eurofighters. Under the […]

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ZEROAVIA SHIPS FIRST FLIGHT INTENT SUPERSTACK FLEX FUEL CELL SYSTEM TO DEFENCE SECTOR CUSTOMER  

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ZeroAvia has reached another milestone in hydrogen-electric propulsion, announcing the shipment of its first fully qualified, flight-intent SuperStack Flex modular low-temperature proton exchange membrane (LTPEM) fuel cell system to a customer in the defence sector. The system has been fully qualified against the customer’s airworthiness requirements and is ready for flight testing. The SuperStack Flex […]

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GERMAN ARMED FORCES RECEIVE FIRST PILATUS PC-12

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Ingolstadt/Manching, Germany – Pilatus has delivered a PC-12 aircraft to the Technical and Airworthiness Center for Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment of the German Armed Forces (WTD 61). The versatile single-engine turboprop will be based at the Ingolstadt/Manching air base, where it will be used for training test pilots as well as for personnel and material […]

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