The AUKUS arrangement has survived a review by the Trump administration, with defense leaders from the US, UK, and Australia reaffirming their commitment to the trilateral deal. The agreement outlines the sale of at least three US-made Virginia-class submarines to Australia followed by the creation of SSN AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines for both the UK and Australia.
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The US Navy aims to have new frigates based on an American design in the water by 2028, according to Jason Potter, the Navy's acting acquisition executive. The service plans to use a design approach that separates finalizing the ship's design from construction.
The Space Force has announced plans to upgrade its defenses for Cape Canaveral, with a multi-million dollar counter-UAS system set to be installed. The system will be designed to detect unmanned aerial systems flying into airspace beyond current capabilities, and will bring in new technologies from the Air Force Research Laboratory and the National Reconnaissance Office.
NetJets has partnered with SpaceX to equip its fleet of 600 jets with high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity via Starlink, marking one of the largest single adoptions in business aviation. The agreement aims to deliver exceptional travel experiences for owners and guests, leveraging Starlink's speeds up to 500 Mbps and predictable pricing.
The Spanish navy has outlined plans for a second batch of NH90 helicopters, which are expected to feature modern modifications including a French electro-optical targeting system. The new aircraft will be tailored to a special forces design and deliveries are planned between 2030 and 2032.
The Defense Department has made an 11th-hour request for a multiyear munitions package worth 'tens of billions of dollars' as part of the FY26 budget, according to Sen. Chris Coons.
The Netherlands has signed a contract to acquire three additional NH90 naval helicopters through the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA). The agreement includes an option for two additional aircraft.
Sweden's defense minister Pål Jonson stated that a Ukrainian peace deal will not impact delivery times for Saab Gripen-E fighters. However, Stockholm continues to explore sending older C and D models to Ukraine as part of its efforts to shore up air capabilities.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and WestJet have formed a codeshare agreement, expanding connections between their networks in Scandinavia and Canada. The partnership allows SAS customers to travel through Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and SAS gateways in the US, while WestJet travelers can reach SAS hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm with ease.
Lufthansa Group has introduced a new brand identity as part of its subsidiary airline shakeup, aiming to evolve from a group of airlines into an integrated airline group. Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer at Lufthansa Group, stated that the new brand identity is 'more than just a redesign; it is a strategic milestone'.
Chris Lamb, a Silicon Valley executive, rediscovered his passion for flight with Cirrus Aircraft. He began flying Cirrus SR22s and eventually purchased a Vision Jet, which has become an integral part of his life.
Cirrus Aircraft has announced that its SR Series G7+ aircraft has received approval from both EASA and the UK CAA. The aircraft features Safe Return Emergency Autoland, powered by Garmin, which is a world-first in single-engine piston aircraft.
A Beechcraft 95-C55 Baron crashed into a car on Florida's I-95 highway after an emergency landing. The incident occurred near Cocoa, Florida, and involved two people on board the plane.
Cirrus Aircraft has achieved ANAC certification for its SR Series G7+ with Safe Return Emergency Autoland system. This approval enables the aircraft to be delivered in Brazil and expands access to Cirrus' groundbreaking safety innovation.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has expressed confidence in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) despite ongoing tensions with Dassault Aviation. The program, launched in 2017, aims to deliver a 'system of systems' centered on a next-generation fighter, supported by collaborative drones and a networked combat cloud.
Firefly Aerospace has selected Volta Space Technologies to host a wireless power receiver on its Blue Ghost Mission 2 lander on the far side of the Moon. The payload will demonstrate technologies for surviving lunar night and supporting a lunar orbit power grid, as part of Volta's planned LightGrid network.
Boeing has reported a significant increase in aircraft deliveries for 2025, up 68.9% compared to the previous year. The company delivered 537 aircraft, including five 737 MAXs to United Airlines and three to American Airlines.
The Navy and Palantir have announced an initial $448 million contract for the ShipOS program, which aims to boost nuclear submarine production by deploying AI-powered tools throughout shipyards and suppliers. The program will focus on reducing schedule planning time from 160 manual hours to under 10 minutes.
The Pentagon is accelerating work on the Golden Dome nationwide missile-defense architecture, with industry bracing for an initiative reminiscent of the Manhattan Project. Honeywell Aerospace has positioned itself as a strategic supplier across all four tiers of the emerging architecture, bringing decades of experience in guidance, navigation, and space-flight controls to support the primes now shaping the program.