GKN Aerospace has successfully delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine to its customer, the Swedish Armed Forces, marking a key milestone in the ongoing RM12EP (Enhanced Performance) programme. The delivery follows an earlier order from the Swedish Armed Forces valued at approximately £32 million (SEK 400 million) for performance upgrades across the Gripen C/D engine
Embraer has officially presented the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft to Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 2 S.A. (WZL-2) in Bydgoszcz, Poland, marking the first concrete step in the strategic cooperation between the two companies. The milestone builds on the landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in Warsaw on 2 December 2025, which established the
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has acquired a Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to support advanced research and development activities for the defence and dual-use sectors. The aircraft will join the fleet of the NRC’s Aerospace Research Centre as a next-generation, high-performance research platform, enabling Canadian innovation partners to demonstrate cutting-edge technologies in support
Thousands of highly skilled British jobs have been secured under a major £1 billion helicopter agreement that will enhance the UK Armed Forces’ battlefield capability and establish Britain as Leonardo’s global hub for military helicopter production and export activity. The programme carries a potential export value of up to £15 billion over the next decade.
GE Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the US Defense Logistics Agency aimed at enhancing the readiness of the J85 engine, which powers the US Air Force’s primary trainer aircraft, the T-38. Under the agreement, GE Aerospace will deliver fleet management and supply optimisation capabilities in support of the Air Force’s pilot training mission.
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled its next-generation rotorcraft concepts in response to NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) study requirements. Developed in collaboration with RTX businesses Collins Aerospace and Raytheon, and with MBDA, Airbus’ proposal comprises two concepts: a high-performance conventional helicopter and a novel high-speed compound configuration. The approach is designed to ensure operational efficiency
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract through Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to supply C-130J training devices and upgrades to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2029 and will include two Weapon Systems Trainers, an Enhanced Integrated Cockpit Systems Trainer (EICS), a Loadmaster Part-Task Trainer,
Embraer and Northrop Grumman are working together to evolve the multi-mission KC-390 Millennium aircraft, providing advanced air-to-air refuelling capabilities for the United States Air Force and allied nations. The two companies are addressing the growing need for agile combat employment through joint investment and a focus on rapidly delivering new capabilities to the war fighter.
Embraer has delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU). The delivery forms part of a programme to renew the fleet and strengthen FAU’s operational capabilities, including airspace surveillance and border protection. The contract, signed at the end of 2024, also covers mission equipment, integrated logistics support services and
The Royal Saudi Air Force’s (RSAF) fleet of 54 Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines, has surpassed 100,000 flight hours. “The PT6A engine has powered commercial and defence aircraft around the world for decades, offering customers versatility and reliable performance,” said Anthony Rossi, Vice President, Customer Service, Pratt &
