GE Aerospace has signed a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish a domestic depot facility for the F404-IN20 engines that power the Tejas light combat aircraft fleet, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s defence self-reliance. The facility will be set up and operated by the IAF, with GE Aerospace providing technical
Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., has been awarded a five-year U.S. Government contract to continue delivering Sustaining Engineering and Program Management (SEPM) services for the T-6 trainer fleets operated by the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Army. Initially awarded in 2021, the contract extension ensures a further five years of systems
Belgium has selected Textron Aviation‘s Cessna SkyCourier as its newest special mission aircraft, placing an order for five multirole platforms to support the nation’s Special Operations Forces. The selection marks the SkyCourier’s entry into the global defence market and enhances Belgium’s airlift capability with a robust, flexible aircraft designed for demanding missions. Belgium’s SkyCourier fleet
The Government of Canada has awarded MAS, an L3Harris Technologies company, two contracts with an initial combined value of approximately CA$1.1 billion to provide aircraft fleet sustainment and materiel support. The awards align with Canada’s defence priorities, including Arctic sovereignty and support for allied operations. Under a ten-year maintenance contract and a seven-year materiel contract—both
The Indonesian Ministry of Defence has selected the Pilatus PC-24 to support Indonesian Air Force operations, including transport pilot training, air transport and liaison missions. A contract for twelve aircraft has been signed with PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, the Ministry’s authorised defence contractor. The agreement also includes options for additional aircraft, alongside ground support equipment,
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has secured a US$3.8 billion contract modification covering lots 18–19 of the F135 engine, which powers all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II. The modification finalises lot 18 F135 propulsion system production and provides for propulsion systems supporting lot 19 F-35 aircraft. The total value of the lots
Embraer, Saab and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) have officially presented the first supersonic fighter aircraft, the Gripen E Fighter jet, produced in Brazil, during a ceremony at Embraer’s industrial complex in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo State. “The delivery of the first Gripen produced in Brazil represents far more than the completion of an aircraft;
Chapman Freeborn, a global provider of air charter solutions for passenger and cargo movements since 1973, has successfully completed the delivery of an ATR 72-600 MPA (Maritime Patrol Aircraft) to the Philippine Air Force. The ATR 72-600 MPA, configured for maritime patrol missions, was manufactured by Leonardo S.p.A. in Turin, Italy. It is the second
Lockheed Martin has partnered with Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 1 S.A. (WZL-1), one of Europe’s leading aerospace companies, to support the Polish Armed Forces’ AH-64E Apache attack helicopter fleet. In 2024, the Polish Ministry of National Defence signed a contract to acquire 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters. Following the award of a contract for Generation
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
