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
The U.S. Navy has selected StandardAero as the prime contractor for depot-level repair services on Rolls-Royce T56-A-427A engines, supporting its fleet of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. The contract, which includes a base year and four option years, totals US$315,734,572 and was awarded to StandardAero on August 14, 2024, following a competitive evaluation process. StandardAero has
The Government of Poland has formalised a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters, as part of the Polish KRUK Attack Helicopter programme. This agreement follows a recent announcement by the Polish Ministry of National Defence regarding an offset deal with Boeing. The offset agreement
Boeing has been awarded a US$2.56 billion contract by the U.S. Air Force to develop two rapid prototype E-7A AEW&C Wedgetail aircraft. The contract encompasses lifecycle development, training and support for the Air Force’s E-7A fleet. The combat-proven E-7A Wedgetail delivers advanced tracking and battle management command-and-control capabilities, providing joint forces with a “first to
