The Indonesian Air Force has ordered four Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced at this week’s Bali International Airshow. Under the agreement between the Indonesian Air Force and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), Airbus will deliver the five-bladed H145s to PTDI. PTDI will manage the reassembly, mission equipment
Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (Piasecki) has achieved a significant milestone in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology with the maiden flight of its Aerial Reconfigurable Embedded System Demonstration Vehicle (ARES-DV). This historic flight, conducted on September 6, featured two tethered hover flights and marks the beginning of a programme designed to showcase ARES’s potential for transforming
Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) have strengthened their longstanding partnership through a new agreement focusing on the C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter. This collaboration represents a major step forward in bolstering India’s defence and aerospace capabilities, while also reinforcing the strategic ties between India and the United States. The agreement outlines several key
Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract with the Iraq Ministry of Defence for 12 H225M multi-role helicopters. The agreement was formalised in Baghdad by Iraq’s Defence Minister, Mr Thabet al-Abbassi, with French Ambassador Patrick Durel present. These helicopters will be utilised by the Iraqi Army Aviation Command, replacing older Mi-17s and expanding their operational capabilities
CAE Defense & Security USA has been awarded a contract by the United States Navy under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme. This contract will see CAE provide two training devices and support for the training of MH-60R Seahawk helicopter pilots and mission crew for the Indian Navy. The FMS contract, valued at US$57
Embraer has announced the delivery of the first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force. This aircraft is the first in the world to be equipped with a roll-on/roll-off Intensive Care Unit, enhancing its capability for humanitarian and medical evacuation missions. It fully meets NATO requirements in both hardware and avionics and communications
The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), has received a supplier certificate from aircraft engine manufacturer Safran Aircraft Engines. This certification follows a cooperation agreement signed in December 2023 for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the Larzac engine. With this certification, AOI is now a globally authorised and licensed provider for the engines used in
Curtiss-Wright Corporation has announced it has been awarded a £20 million (US$26.4 million) multi-year contract by the Belgian Air Force to modernise its aircraft arresting systems. Under the agreement, Curtiss-Wright will supply new cable systems and related turnkey services to three airbases, preparing for the arrival of the F-35 aircraft in Belgium and ensuring effective
Lockheed Martin has officially presented Poland’s first F-35A Lightning II to the Polish government during a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s F-35 production facility. This event marks a significant milestone in the history of the Polish Air Force and further strengthens the alliance between the United States and Poland, a key NATO ally. “Over more
Embraer has announced the sale of up to six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to Uruguay’s Air Force (FAU). The contract, part of a fleet renewal programme aimed at expanding the FAU’s operational capacity, includes the acquisition of one aircraft with a commitment to purchase five additional units. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2025 and
