The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a US$178 million contract to produce seven MH-139A aircraft and provide sustainment and training support, bringing the total number of aircraft under contract to 26. “Building the Grey Wolf fleet and paving the way towards full-rate production is a critical step in supporting the Air Force’s modernisation priorities,”
Pratt & Whitney has been awarded an F100 engine contract for a material management programme by Saudi Arabia’s Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC), the prime contractor of the Saudi Ministry of Defence for F100 engine sustainment services. The maintenance contract, valued at US$65.8 million, supplies spare parts and engine services in support of the Royal
Textron Aviation has supplied the first two of potentially 64 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft contracted by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on January 25, 2023, after a comprehensive competitive process. The Beechcraft King Air, crafted and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Textron, is the focal point
The UK Ministry of Defence has placed an order for an additional six Airbus H145 helicopters, marking the next phase in the modernisation of its rotary fleet and streamlining the variety of helicopter types in operation. The new aircraft will primarily serve emergency response duties in Cyprus and support military training in jungle warfare in
Embraer and ENAER (National Aeronautical Company of Chile) have revealed two collaborative agreements encompassing the A-29 Super Tucano, the C-390 Millennium defence aircraft and commercial aircraft. This cooperation will expand Embraer’s supplier and service network in Chile while fostering integration within the aerospace industries of Brazil and Chile. This partnership stems from an understanding among
The Government of Greece has formalised its intention to acquire 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters manufactured by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, through a Foreign Military Sale agreement with the U.S. government. Paul Lemmo, President of Sikorsky, highlighted the significance of this decision, stating, “The latest generation UH-60M Black Hawk will bolster the Hellenic Ministry
Safran Helicopter Engines has inked a fresh agreement with the UK MOD’s Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) agency to sustain the RTM 322 engines powering the Royal Navy’s fleet of 55 Merlin helicopters. This single source qualifying defence contract, effective for six years starting April 1, 2024, with options for extension until the Merlin’s out-of-service
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 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
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
