Nigerian Air Force Clears First Leonardo M-346FA Aircraft for Delivery After Factory Acceptance Testing
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced on 27 July 2026 that its first three Leonardo M-346FA aircraft – tail numbers NAF 01 through NAF 03...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced on 27 July 2026 that its first three Leonardo M-346FA aircraft – tail numbers NAF 01 through NAF 03...
Saab announced on 27 July 2026 that it had received an order worth US$1.04 billion (SEK 10.1 billion) for two...
DRDO Tests Project Kusha’s Interceptor for the First Time India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden flight...
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Leonardo and its Indonesian partner PT ESystem Solutions have signed a contract with Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence for 12 M-346F “Block 20” light combat aircraft,...
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MBDA launched the Counter Mass Interceptor at Farnborough, a low-cost counter-drone effector paired with its combat-proven surface-launched ASRAAM system.
Raytheon UK unveiled Red Kite at Farnborough, a sovereign glide weapon built on the StormBreaker airframe to give the RAF affordable stockpile mass.
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