Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has finalised an agreement with the United States to carry out a major modernisation of its fleet of 48 F-16 Block 52+ fighter jets, bringing them up to the advanced F-16 Viper (F-16V) configuration. The deal, set out in a letter of offer and acceptance, will see Lockheed Martin act
Embraer has signed a series of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with eight leading Lithuanian institutions and companies, marking a decisive move towards deepening collaboration in aerospace, defence, and technological innovation. The agreements were concluded with Kaunas University of Technology, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Aktyvus Photonics, J&C Aero, Nordic Aircraft Systems, Brolis Defence, DAT, and the
Joby Aviation and L3Harris Technologies have announced a collaboration to develop a new class of hybrid vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for defence applications. The aircraft will feature a gas turbine hybrid power system, enabling operations at low altitude while offering the flexibility to be piloted or operate fully autonomously, depending on mission
Embraer is building long-term cooperation with Lithuanian industry following the country’s June 2025 decision to acquire the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. In recent weeks, Embraer experts have visited Lithuania to meet local industrial partners and assess facilities, focusing on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), engineering, innovation, technological development and supply chain management. The collaboration
Airbus Helicopters has commenced flight testing of the H160M Guépard, a militarised derivative of the H160, under the French Armed Forces’ Joint Light Helicopter programme. The maiden flight, conducted by pilot Samuel Chartier and three flight test engineers, was marked by a ceremony at Airbus Helicopters’ French headquarters. The French Ministry of Armed Forces has
Embraer and the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) have celebrated two major milestones in their defence partnership: the delivery of Portugal’s third KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft and the commencement of flight testing for the A-29N Super Tucano. These developments mark significant progress in both aircraft programmes and further strengthen Portugal’s air capabilities under NATO-aligned standards.
GKN Aerospace has signed a new six-year follow-on contract with BAE Systems to continue producing transparencies for the Eurofighter Typhoon until the end of 2030. The transparencies, which include cockpit canopies, will be manufactured at GKN Aerospace’s facility in Luton, ensuring ongoing production and stable long-term support for the aircraft fleet. The renewed agreement will
FDH Hardware, part of FDH Aero, has signed a two-year supply agreement with MS Aerospace, a manufacturer of high-strength fasteners for critical aerospace and defence platforms. The agreement designates FDH Hardware’s Arlington International Aviation Products (AIAP) brand as the primary supplier of MS Aerospace fasteners for the Lockheed Martin F-35 programme. Under the contract, F-35
8tree has announced the deployment of its cutting-edge dentCHECK tool by Squadron 435 of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), stationed at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg. This marks a significant milestone in 8tree’s continued expansion into the defence sector. The RCAF will utilise dentCHECK to support damage assessment on its CC130H Hercules fleet. Initially
Airbus Defence and Space has confirmed that its newly reorganised structure will come into effect on July 1, 2025, as previously announced. The company has now completed all necessary information and consultation processes with social partners at both European and national levels regarding its adaptation plan. These discussions concluded with productive agreements, marking a key
