GE Aerospace and Poland’s Military Aviation Works (WZL-2) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the development of maintenance, repair and overhaul and depot-level maintenance capabilities for the F404-GE-102 engine powering Poland’s KAI FA-50 fighter jets. The agreement was announced at the MSPO international defence industry exhibition in Kielce, Poland. Under the agreement, the
France’s Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate (DMAé) has placed an additional order with Airbus Helicopters for four U050 Capa-X uncrewed aerial systems following a successful evaluation of an initial system acquired in late 2025, Airbus said. The order covers four systems, each comprising two U050 Capa-X uncrewed aerial vehicles. Two systems will be assigned to the French
The Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, marking a step toward strengthening the country’s air and maritime surveillance capabilities. The agreement is not yet a contract, and Saab has not received an order from the Dutch government. The Swedish defence
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) has signed a seven-year contract with the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) to provide maintenance services for NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (TTH) operated by the German Army. The first batch of helicopters is due to arrive shortly at EFW’s Dresden facility, where the company will carry out regular inspections, potential modifications and
At the Jubilee Air Show at Malmen Air Base in Linköping, Sweden, Saab has showcased a full-scale concept model of a future un-crewed combat air system, designated A3-001. The concept illustrates the potential evolution of combat air capabilities, with crewed and uncrewed platforms operating together as part of an integrated system. It could complement Gripen
Northrop Grumman has completed a key government-led critical design review for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye’s Block II upgrade, clearing the way for integration and testing of the programme’s most significant platform upgrade to date. The company will now begin Block II integration and testing, with the first upgraded aircraft expected to be delivered by the
Sikorsky has selected Česká letecká servisní (ČLS) as its first authorised distribution centre in the European Union for Black Hawk helicopter parts, expanding its regional support network as the European fleet grows. Under the agreement, Czech-based ČLS will stock and distribute Sikorsky components across the EU, including recommended high-demand parts for S-70, UH-60M and UH-60A/L
Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia (GMF) has completed the modernisation of an Indonesian Air Force C-130H Hercules. The aircraft, A-1319, was formally handed over by GMF CEO Andi Fahrurrozi to Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence on August 19, at GMF’s Hangar 4. The ceremony was witnessed by Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. A-1319 is the second
The US Army has awarded Collins Aerospace a contract worth up to US$472 million to provide engineering services supporting the modernisation and sustainment of its CH-47 Chinook fleet. The RTX business will deliver avionics upgrades designed to support the integration of new capabilities, address obsolescence and strengthen the helicopter’s avionics architecture. Collins said the work
STS Aviation Group has been selected as a prime contractor for the US Air Force’s KC-46 Commercial Common Repairable Support (CASPER) programme. The multi-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers repair and exchange support for components on the Boeing KC-46 tanker fleet. STS will be eligible to compete for individual task orders during a five-year ordering period, with
