Boeing to convert USAF E-7 Wedgetail prototypes in UK
Boeing will convert two E-7 Wedgetail prototypes in Birmingham, the first U.S. military aircraft built in Britain in decades as debate over AEW plans endures.
USA News
Air
Investment
Sensors
Ammunition
Land
US Army Begins Deploying XM204 Top-Attack Mines in Germany
The US Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Germany will soon deploy the sensor-activated XM204 anti-tank mines, utilising a shaped charge for top-down attacks.
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
NATO Launches Third Neptune Strike Drill in European Waters
22–26 September, NATO’s Neptune Strike 25-3 gathers 10,000 troops from 13 allies to show maritime strike strength and secure vital seas from Med to Baltic.
Bilateral Relations
US set to approve $6 billion arms package for Israel
Despite international criticism over the Gaza offensive, Washington plans a $6 billion sale of Apaches, armoured vehicles and support equipment to Israel.
Air
Logistics
US Unveils WindRunner Mega Military Transport Aircraft
US-based Radia has introduced the WindRunner, a next-generation cargo aircraft built to move outsized military systems and heavy equipment without dismantling.
Land
Unmanned Systems
US Army Interested in USMC's Cancelled Tomahawk-Lobbing UGV
The US Army is planning to test the Long Range Fires (LRF) UGV based on JLTV with a single launcher for BGM-109 Tomahawk at the Balikatan 2026 exercise.
Navy / Maritime
Defence Politics
Denmark Eyes P-8 Poseidon buy to counter Baltic Tensions
Denmark eyes Boeing P-8A Poseidon to strengthen Arctic and Baltic surveillance as Russian naval activity grows and the “Polar Silk Road” gains strategic value.
Land
Weapon / Missile
US Approves Large-Scale FGM-148F Javelin Sale to Poland
The US State Department approved a major sale of FGM-148F Javelin man-portable ATGMs and their launchers to Poland at an estimated cost of $780 million.
Navy / Maritime
HÜRJET Joins the Bid for the USN’s T-45 Trainer Replacement
TUSAŞ offered the HÜRJET advanced trainer in the bid for a replacement of the T-45 Goshawk carrier-based trainers used by the US Navy’s aviation wing.
Land
Unmanned Systems
AimLock and Teledyne FLIR Cooperate on Armed Light UGVs
AimLock, producing remote-controlled stations for different firearms and Teledyne FLIR, as the platform provider, will co-develop armed lightweight UGVs.
Air
Defence Politics
US State Department Approves F-16 Block 70 Sale to Peru
The US State Department approved a sale of F-16 Block 70, including single and twin seater configurations, alongside a small number of air-to-air missiles.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
US Approves Aircraft Munition Sales to Norway and Belgium
The US State Department has approved a AIM-9X Block II/Block II+ sale for Belgian F-35A Lightning II fighters and a GBU-39B sale for Norwegian fighters.
Land
Poland receives third batch of M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks
Warsaw continues to deepen defence ties with Washington as third batch of M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams deliveries grow alongside major US aircraft and helicopter deals.
Air
Expo and Air Show
KAI-Lockheed’s TF-50 Offer and HÜRJET Opportunity for RAF
Lockheed Martin and KAI have proposed the TF-50 jet trainer to the RAF, while Türkiye–UK cooperation on Eurofighter offers a mutual training advantage.
