Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first Airbus A400M aircraft to the Republic of Kazakhstan, marking a pivotal development in the country’s tactical and strategic airlift operations. The initial aircraft, one of two A400Ms ordered by Kazakhstan, was officially handed over to the Kazakh Air Defence Forces at a ceremony in Almaty, southern Kazakhstan.
The Slovak Ministry of Defence has signed a letter of intent with its Brazilian counterpart, setting the stage for enhanced industrial cooperation between the two nations. During his visit to Brazil, the Slovak Defence Minister identified Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as the optimal choice for Slovakia’s future military transport needs. This decision reflects the importance of
The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing a US$135 million contract for three additional CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters as part of its ongoing modernisation programme. This Lot 3 contract is a continuation of the Army’s efforts to upgrade its heavy-lift capabilities to meet evolving mission requirements worldwide. The announcement follows the Army’s decision in February
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and Embraer have signed an agreement to advance studies on enhancing the C-390 Millennium for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, with an emphasis on maritime patrol. The announcement was made during Mostra BID, the National Defence and Security Fair in Brasília. Renowned for its versatility, durability, advanced communication and
Textron Aviation Defense has delivered five Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System aircraft to the Vietnam Air Defense Air Force (ADAF) at Phan Thiet Airbase. This milestone marks the first delivery under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme between the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and the ADAF, showcasing on-time fulfilment of the contract signed
Pratt & Whitney has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Wojskowe Zaklady Lotnicze Nr. 2 S.A. (WZL2) to explore expanding MRO capabilities in Poland, aiming to meet the increasing needs of the Polish Air Force. “We are identifying ways to increase F100 engine sustainment work in Poland to ensure our Polish ally has the
Boeing has secured a US$2.38 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force to produce 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers under Lot 11. This brings the total number of KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract globally to 168, reinforcing advanced capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. Lynn Fox, Vice President and KC-46 Programme Manager at
Embraer has made significant strides in strengthening its industrial and research cooperation with the Netherlands, aligning with Dutch initiatives to enhance the Netherlands Defense Technology and Industrial Base (NLDTIB). This collaboration builds on the Netherlands’ acquisition of the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft and reinforces Embraer’s commitment to fostering strong partnerships with the Dutch defence
PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has successfully completed production and delivered the final two S-70i™ Black Hawk® multi-role helicopters contracted for the Polish Armed Forces. This delivery marks the conclusion of a four-aircraft agreement signed in December 2021. “This delivery of the last two contracted Black Hawk helicopters brings the Polish Armed Forces’ fleet
The Peruvian Air Force has taken delivery of the first of two multi-mission Beechcraft King Air 360CHW aircraft from Textron Aviation. Designed for heavy-weight operation and equipped with a cargo door, the King Air 360CHW is a versatile aircraft tailored to meet the demands of diverse missions. Bob Gibbs, Vice President of Special Mission Sales
