Saab secures SEK 390 million order for additional LITENING 5 target designator pods

April 4, 2024

Defence and security company Saab has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the acquisition of additional LITENING 5 target designator pods, along with maintenance capabilities. The order, valued at SEK 390 million (£29 million), underscores Saab’s continued partnership with FMV in enhancing Sweden’s defence capabilities. The LITENING 5 pod

GKN Aerospace to develop conceptual studies for advanced power and propulsion system

March 22, 2024

GKN Aerospace has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop conceptual studies for advanced power and propulsion systems to support future fighter systems. The agreement runs for two years, from 2024 to 2025, with the potential for a follow-on phase beyond. The contract covers conceptual studies of power and propulsion

Two of Joby’s prototype electric air taxi aircraft at the company’s flight test and manufacturing facilities in Marina, California © Joby Aviation

Joby widens U.S. Air Force partnership with delivery of two eVTOL aircraft

March 20, 2024

Joby Aviation will deliver two aircraft to MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) in 2025 as part of the company’s AFWERX Agility Prime contract with the U.S. Air Force. MacDill AFB is home to the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and units from the Air Mobility Command (AMC), along with numerous logistics-oriented

Embraer and ST Engineering signed the MOU at this year's Singapore Airshow

Embraer Defense & Security and ST Engineering to boost cooperation

March 14, 2024

Embraer Defense & Security and ST Engineering have announced that they will jointly explore alternatives for future collaboration in key identified areas such as engineering, maintenance and support service activities for the C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft in the Asia Pacific region. In addition, both companies will cooperate on products and services including radars and

Honeywell cooling technology will enable next generation of the F-35

March 13, 2024

Honeywell has successfully demonstrated the ability to upgrade the current cooling capacity of the F-35’s power and thermal management system (PTMS) to 80kW. Honeywell has been the supplier of the F-35’s PTMS for the past two decades and will now be best-positioned to support future mission systems’ modernisation requirements. With this significantly enhanced cooling capability,

The support agreement was signed at DIMDEX 2024 © Safran Aircraft Engines

Qatar Armed Forces, Safran ink support agreement for M88 engines

March 8, 2024

At Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), Safran Aircraft Engines and the Qatar Armed Forces have signed a services agreement to support M88 engines powering Qatar’s current fleet of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft. This services agreement provides the Qatar Armed Forces with a wide-range of services, from spares, repairs and overhauls to detailed

Official delivery ceremony of two F-16 Block 70 jets to the Republic of Slovakia © Lockheed Martin

Republic of Slovakia takes delivery of first two F-16 Block 70 jets

March 4, 2024

In a ceremony held at Lockheed Martin’s Greenville facility, delegates from the Republic of Slovakia have taken delivery of the country’s first two F-16 Block 70 aircraft. The delivery marks a new era in European air defence, underscoring the deepening partnership between the two allied nations. F-16 Block 70 fighter jets will help the Slovak

Out of the 17 P-8A Poseidon orders, 14 aircraft will go to Canada and three aircraft will go to Germany © Boeing

Boeing receives manufacturing order for 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft

March 1, 2024

The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a US$3.4 billion contract to begin manufacturing 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft, 14 for the Royal Canadian Air Force and three additional P-8s for the German Navy. In November 2023, Canada announced its decision to acquire the P-8A Poseidon to replace its current fleet of CP-140 Auroras. The first P-8A for Canada

Honeywell will supply 105 T55-GA-714A engines to support Germany’s procurement of new CH-47F aircraft © Honeywell

T55 engines to power Germany’s first Chinook helicopters

February 27, 2024

Honeywell will supply 105 T55-GA-714A engines to support Germany’s procurement of new CH-47F aircraft, the country’s first fleet of Chinook helicopters. This sale supports Honeywell’s alignment with the compelling megatrend of the future of aviation. “The German army’s selection of the CH-47F Chinook helicopter is a testament to the reputation of not just the CH-47F, but also the

Pratt & Whitney was awarded an F100 engine performance-based logistics (PBL) sustainment contract by South Korea's Defense Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA

Pratt & Whitney receives F100 engine sustainment contract

February 15, 2024

Pratt & Whitney has been awarded an F100 engine performance-based logistics (PBL) sustainment contract by South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA). This contract, with a base value of US$355 million (£282 million), is the third consecutive PBL contract Pratt & Whitney and DAPA have signed since 2012, offering on-going maintenance support for the Republic of Korea Air

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