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Embraer and ENAER have signed two new collaborative agreements © Embraer

Embraer and ENAER forge cooperation agreement in Chile

April 12, 2024

Embraer and ENAER (National Aeronautical Company of Chile) have revealed two collaborative agreements encompassing the A-29 Super Tucano, the C-390 Millennium defence aircraft and commercial aircraft. This cooperation will expand Embraer’s supplier and service network in Chile while fostering integration within the aerospace industries of Brazil and Chile. This partnership stems from an understanding among

Greece is one step closer in procuring 35 Sikorsky-built Black Hawks following the signing of a letter of acceptance (LOA)

Greece commits to procuring 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters

April 8, 2024

The Government of Greece has formalised its intention to acquire 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters manufactured by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, through a Foreign Military Sale agreement with the U.S. government. Paul Lemmo, President of Sikorsky, highlighted the significance of this decision, stating, “The latest generation UH-60M Black Hawk will bolster the Hellenic Ministry

Safran has renewed its support contract for UK MOD Merlin helicopter engines © Safran

Safran Helicopter Engines extends support for Royal Navy’s Merlin fleet

April 4, 2024

Safran Helicopter Engines has inked a fresh agreement with the UK MOD’s Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) agency to sustain the RTM 322 engines powering the Royal Navy’s fleet of 55 Merlin helicopters. This single source qualifying defence contract, effective for six years starting April 1, 2024, with options for extension until the Merlin’s out-of-service

Saab secures SEK 390 million order for additional LITENING 5 target designator pods

April 4, 2024

Defence and security company Saab has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the acquisition of additional LITENING 5 target designator pods, along with maintenance capabilities. The order, valued at SEK 390 million (£29 million), underscores Saab’s continued partnership with FMV in enhancing Sweden’s defence capabilities. The LITENING 5 pod

GKN Aerospace to develop conceptual studies for advanced power and propulsion system

March 22, 2024

GKN Aerospace has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop conceptual studies for advanced power and propulsion systems to support future fighter systems. The agreement runs for two years, from 2024 to 2025, with the potential for a follow-on phase beyond. The contract covers conceptual studies of power and propulsion

Two of Joby’s prototype electric air taxi aircraft at the company’s flight test and manufacturing facilities in Marina, California © Joby Aviation

Joby widens U.S. Air Force partnership with delivery of two eVTOL aircraft

March 20, 2024

Joby Aviation will deliver two aircraft to MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) in 2025 as part of the company’s AFWERX Agility Prime contract with the U.S. Air Force. MacDill AFB is home to the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and units from the Air Mobility Command (AMC), along with numerous logistics-oriented

Embraer and ST Engineering signed the MOU at this year's Singapore Airshow

Embraer Defense & Security and ST Engineering to boost cooperation

March 14, 2024

Embraer Defense & Security and ST Engineering have announced that they will jointly explore alternatives for future collaboration in key identified areas such as engineering, maintenance and support service activities for the C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft in the Asia Pacific region. In addition, both companies will cooperate on products and services including radars and

Honeywell cooling technology will enable next generation of the F-35

March 13, 2024

Honeywell has successfully demonstrated the ability to upgrade the current cooling capacity of the F-35’s power and thermal management system (PTMS) to 80kW. Honeywell has been the supplier of the F-35’s PTMS for the past two decades and will now be best-positioned to support future mission systems’ modernisation requirements. With this significantly enhanced cooling capability,

The support agreement was signed at DIMDEX 2024 © Safran Aircraft Engines

Qatar Armed Forces, Safran ink support agreement for M88 engines

March 8, 2024

At Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), Safran Aircraft Engines and the Qatar Armed Forces have signed a services agreement to support M88 engines powering Qatar’s current fleet of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft. This services agreement provides the Qatar Armed Forces with a wide-range of services, from spares, repairs and overhauls to detailed

Official delivery ceremony of two F-16 Block 70 jets to the Republic of Slovakia © Lockheed Martin

Republic of Slovakia takes delivery of first two F-16 Block 70 jets

March 4, 2024

In a ceremony held at Lockheed Martin’s Greenville facility, delegates from the Republic of Slovakia have taken delivery of the country’s first two F-16 Block 70 aircraft. The delivery marks a new era in European air defence, underscoring the deepening partnership between the two allied nations. F-16 Block 70 fighter jets will help the Slovak

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