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UK Names Collaborative Combat Aircraft Programme Storm Fighter to Build Drone Wingmen

The move aims to boost crewed jets with autonomous sensors, strike options, electronic attack, laying groundwork for a sixth‑generation UK air force.

UK Finalizes £1 Billion Deal for 72 RCH 155 Howitzers

Canada Reassesses F-35 Buy After Saab Tables Gripen Production Offer

Pentagon Finalizes Shift of DSCA and DTSA to Acquisition Chief to Accelerate Arms Sales

Canada Weighs Cutting F-35 Buy as NDP Urges Cancellation and Saab Courts Jobs

MoD Picks Thales to Build AI Command Centres for Royal Navy Mine Warfare

Canada’s Fighter Review Tightens as Leaked Scores Favor F-35 Over Saab Gripen

UK Cuts Steel for First Fleet Solid Support Ship, RFA Resurgent

Pentagon Awards $4.7 Billion Apache Contract to Boeing, Plus $2.47 Billion Air Force Modification

Germany Signs €3.75 Billion Deal for 20 Eurofighter Tranche 5 Jets

Pentagon Awards $2.88 Billion Lot 18 F‑35 Engine Deal to Pratt & Whitney