AAR CORP. has entered into a supply chain alliance charter with the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation’s Supply Center in Richmond, Virginia. This agreement marks a significant milestone, as AAR becomes DLA Richmond’s first official supply chain alliance partner. The charter aims to streamline and enhance efficiency throughout the DLA’s procurement operations. By establishing
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a globally recognised leader in aerospace and defence, has joined forces with India’s DCX Systems Limited to establish a new joint venture named ELTX. This strategic partnership is aimed at supporting the Indian Government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (‘Self-Reliant India’) and ‘Make in India’ initiatives by enabling the transfer of advanced defence technologies
The Spanish Air and Space Force has officially welcomed the first of three Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) aircraft into service, significantly enhancing its air refuelling, transport and medical evacuation capabilities. The aircraft will operate with the 45th Wing from Torrejón de Ardoz Air Base near Madrid. Acquired by the Spanish Ministry of Defence
AAR CORP. (AAR) has partnered with KIRA Aviation Services to form a joint venture, KALS LLC, under the U.S. government’s Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé Programme. The newly formed venture has been awarded an E-6B Mercury pilot training contract by the U.S. Navy. The contract, a firm fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity agreement, requires KALS to provide in-flight training
GKN Aerospace has been awarded a new three-year contract by Boeing to carry out fan blade repair services for the engines powering the C-17 Globemaster aircraft. The work will specifically support the Pratt & Whitney F117-100 / PW2000 dual-use engines, which are critical to the operation of this strategic airlift platform used extensively by air
Panama’s National Air and Naval Service (SENAN) has opted for Embraer’s Super Tucano aircraft. The fleet of four aircraft will serve as the country’s new surveillance and protection platform, enhancing national security efforts. The announcement, made at the LAAD Defence & Security event, is part of Panama’s initiative to strengthen and expand its operational capabilities.
Sweden has officially committed to acquiring four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer, securing production slots for the order. The announcement was made during LAAD Defence & Security 2025, attended by Peter Sandwall, Sweden’s State Secretary to the Minister for Defence, and Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. This
The Italian defence company Leonardo has been awarded a £165 million (US$213 million) contract extension by the British government to continue maintaining the Royal Navy’s fleet of 54 Merlin helicopters, according to The Guardian. The deal underscores the UK’s commitment to increasing defence spending amid growing security concerns. Keir Starmer’s government has pledged to raise
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ) and Safran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration within the European defence industry. The agreement was formalised at PGZ’s headquarters in Warsaw during a visit by Safran CEO Olivier Andriès, who met with Krzysztof Trofiniak, President of PGZ Group, to discuss potential joint ventures. Amid
Bombardier Defense has announced the sale of two Challenger 650 aircraft to Principle Finance, an established provider of customised aircraft operating leases in Australia. The aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2026, will be utilised for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions across Australia, marking a significant development in Bombardier Defense’s expansion within the Asia-Pacific region.
