GCAP timeline could shrink ‘by a couple of years,’ Leonardo CEO says
Lorenzo Mariani said the sixth-gen fighter could enter service two years ahead of its 2035 target date, but only if some requirements for the "initial version" were altered.
CAE hopes Canada’s new GCAP status brings industry business
Official announcements were circumspect about any active role for Ottawa in the sixth-gen fighter program, but that could change.
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Networked for the fight: Army aviation’s next advantage
As operating environments grow more complex, Link 16 provides instantaneous, mission-wide connectivity to ensure no aircraft flies alone.
Canada officially joins GCAP next-gen fighter program as observer
Japanese defense chief Shinjiro Koizumi said Canada's new involvement in GCAP was "monumental."
Canada to join GCAP next-gen fighter program as observer: Reports
While Ottawa previously confirmed its first order for 16 Lockheed Martin F-35s, it has spent the last year reviewing its future fighter jet fleet options.
Ukraine signs $2.5 billion contract with Sweden for Gripen E deliveries by 2029
The deal is a first step in Kyiv’s planned ambition to purchase up to 150 of the advanced combat jets, noted Swedish Minister of Defense Pål Jonson on social media.
Franco-German-Spanish FCAS fighter program dead: Reports
The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, would have proposed that the two nations, along with Spain, which is also involved as a partner, continue to jointly develop the so-called combat cloud communication network.
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MQ-9B and Gambit Series: Advancing European Defense Capabilities
GA-ASI will build Gambit aircraft in Europe, partnered with European-based companies, with airframes available for international procurement starting in 2027.
Saab CEO optimistic Ukraine Gripen deal could be finalized this year
A top Ukrainian official said Kyiv was "ready" for the big fighter jet deal, but Sweden's defense minister suggested challenges remain.
Navy unveils final RFP for new trainer aircraft to replace T-45 Goshawk
The UJTS will succeed the Navy’s T-45 Goshawk fleet, which first joined the service in the early 1990s.
Air Force needs hundreds more fighters, service says
A congressionally mandated review of the Air Force’s fighter force obtained by Breaking Defense finds that as many as 1,558 combat-ready jets are needed to fulfill global obligations, requiring greater procurement of aircraft like the F-15EX and F-35.
‘Lugged’ and affordable: Air Force seeks industry info on new cruise missile
The LACM should be compatible with fighter aircraft, have a unit cost of $300,000 and be ready for deliveries next year, according to an Air Force notice.
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Addressing the ‘four tyrannies’ of the Pacific to keep logistics flowing
Predictive artificial intelligence and autonomy will reshape how forces are sustained across the Pacific.
Serbia on verge of closing Rafale fighter jet order from France: President Vucic
An agreement would represent a significant shift in the Serbian Air Force — a move to modern Western fighters as it divests of Soviet-era fighter jets, including MiG-21 and MiG-29 platforms.
If not fighter jets, what are Iraq’s defense procurement priorities?
"For Iraq's military... these are prestige items more than a security necessity," CSIS's Daniel Byman told Breaking Defense of the fighter jet rumors, saying Baghdad has "less glamorous" priorities.
UK training for Ukrainian fighter pilots meant for ‘post-war,’ but that could change: Minister
"But, of course, you've always got an eye on what the next gear change might need to be if the war continues to develop and another gear change is needed," British Minister for Armed Forces James Heappey told reporters.
Made to take on Russia, Swedish Gripen fighter jets should go to Ukraine: Report
The recommendation from RUSI reopens debate around Western fighter jets being sent to Ukraine, with the Swedish aircraft being tipped to provide exceptional operation value, especially against Russian long-range missile strikes.