EUROJET Turbo GmbH, the consortium responsible for the EJ200 engine that powers the Eurofighter Typhoon, has signed a new contract with the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) to supply up to 54 EJ200 engines to the Italian Air Force. The order supports Italy’s replacement of its Eurofighter Tranche I aircraft and follows closely
During the Paris Air Show, Textron Aviation Defense, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., has signed a memorandum of agreement with Thai Aviation Industries Co., to jointly manage a sustainment programme for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). This agreement focuses on long-term support for the RTAF’s fleets of Beechcraft T-6TH trainer aircraft and AT-6TH light
Bombardier Defense has confirmed a firm order from long-standing partner Saab for two Global 6500 aircraft, reinforcing the aircraft’s growing role in modern defence applications. The deal highlights the Global 6500’s suitability as a multi-mission platform for strategic government operations. The Global 6500, part of Bombardier’s Global aircraft family, offers advanced performance with a top
Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines and Avio Aero have officially joined forces to develop the European next-generation helicopter engine (ENGHE), marking a significant step toward strengthening Europe’s defence sovereignty. A long-term partnership agreement was signed at the Paris Air Show, formalising the collaboration of these three leading aerospace firms in creating a 100% European
Embraer and the State of the Netherlands have signed a milestone agreement for the delivery of a state-of-the-art aeromedical evacuation system for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The contract, which includes one confirmed order and seven additional purchase options, was formally signed at the Paris Air Show by Vice Admiral Jan
Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have successfully completed the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in advancing the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) programme. The flight, conducted in Phoenix, Arizona in May, demonstrated for the first time that the AW139’s autopilot modes could be directly controlled
At the Paris Air Show, Safran and Bombardier have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to explore new avenues for collaboration and to drive the joint development of innovative, high-performance, and reliable defence technologies. This strategic initiative will allow both companies to capitalise on their complementary technological capabilities, establishing a robust framework for innovation and
Embraer has released that the Portuguese government will acquire a sixth KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, expanding the Portuguese Air Force’s (FAP) transport fleet as part of a continued effort to strengthen national and allied defence capabilities. The announcement was made during the 55th edition of the Paris Air Show, building upon the original August 2019
Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have signed four major production transfer agreements that will see the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage manufactured in India for the first time. This marks a pivotal development in India’s aerospace manufacturing ambitions and significantly bolsters the country’s role in the global defence supply chain. Under the agreement,
Airbus has secured a contract from Germany’s procurement agency, BAAINBw, to install Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) systems on 23 A400M military transport aircraft operated by the Luftwaffe. The DIRCM system is designed to shield aircraft from infrared-guided missiles, significantly enhancing the survivability of the fleet during high-risk missions. The agreement also includes the provision
