Airbus, Singapore gains certification for A330 MRTT automatic air-to-air refueling
An Airbus official added that other countries, including Canada, have expressed interest in the capability.
Army advances Bell, M1, Lockheed to second phase of Flight School Next competition
A call for solutions notice in December said the Army plans to award a contract by September.
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US-European relations will define the next year: 2026 preview
Transatlantic political turbulence could disrupt orders from European customers for US defense equipment over the long term, but if the last year is anything to go by, business is likely to be relatively predictable.
NATO allies oppose US peace deal for Ukraine as FCAS falters: 2025 review
From spikes in European military spending to the push for a virtual wall to protect NATO countries from Russian drones, the continent faces a new era in defense.
Spain approves $5.3 billion mega-order of 100 Airbus helicopters
In addition to the hefty H145M order, Madrid will also acquire 31 NH90 helicopters, 13 H135 rotorcraft and six H175M super-medium utility models.
France, Spain reassert faith in Europe’s next-gen future fighter, but Germany stays mum
"Please understand that the content of yesterday's [trilateral] discussions will be treated as confidential," the German Ministry of Defense told Breaking Defense.
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Spanish navy shares vision for second batch of NH90 helicopters
The second batch builds off an initial acquisition of seven Standard 3 MSPT units, contracted in 2018, included within Spain’s larger order of 23 NH90 rotorcraft.
Inside six helo companies gunning for the Army’s Flight School Next program
With Flight School Next, the Army is looking to shake up the way it acquires both the aircraft and the curriculum.
NH Industries to pay Norway $432M settlement to end NH90 helicopter contract dispute
As part of the settlement, Norway will also return all 14 of its NH90 aircraft to NHI, alongside spare parts, tools and mission equipment.
Europe’s strategic autonomy push fuels space mega-merger
"Project Bromo is a sovereignty play," Caleb Henry, research director at Quilty Space, told Breaking Defense.
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Europe’s space merger blasts off: Airbus, Leonardo, Thales sign ‘pivotal milestone’ pact
Stakes in the joint entity, planned to be operational from 2027 once regulatory approval is secured, are split with Airbus retaining a majority of 35 percent, while Leonardo and Thales will each be allocated 32.5 percent stakes.
With a European next-gen fighter program in doubt, what would an FCAS collapse look like?
A key meeting on the future fighter has been "postponed," a German official told Breaking Defense, as analysts weigh what's next.
Germany signs off on $4.4 billion Eurofighter Typhoon deal
The latest Typhoon order is the most lucrative of seven weapon system acquisitions rubber stamped by the budget committee.
New Zealand military to get MH-60R naval helicopters, Airbus A321XLR transport aircraft
The acquisition would cost $2.7 billion New Zealand dollars ($1.57 billion USD), said the New Zealand Defence Force in its announcement.