Pratt & Whitney has completed a critical assessment of its next-generation adaptive propulsion (NGAP) offering with the U.S. Air Force, moving the programme closer to completing its detailed design review. The team is now working towards ground testing of its NGAP prototype, referred to as XA103, which is expected to occur in the late 2020s.
On February 8, the first C-390 Millennium of the Hungarian Air Force successfully completed its maiden flight in Gavião Peixoto. Embraer Defense & Security team flew the aircraft for approximately four hours, carrying out a complete assessment of the aircraft, which will now undergo a test campaign ahead of the entry into service with the
Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra have signed an MoU with the objective of jointly fulfilling the acquisition of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft by the Indian Air Force in its upcoming medium transport aircraft (MTA) procurement project. The MoU was signed at the Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi. Embraer and Mahindra will engage
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has recently finished testing the integrated mission systems and sensors on three MH-60R SEAHAWK® helicopters procured by the Hellenic Navy. The comprehensive tests, completed in early December 2023, confirm that each MH-60R aircraft is a proficient and potent air weapon system capable of executing anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions both
Lockheed Martin and MilDef Group (MilDef) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen aerospace collaboration through Lockheed Martin’s C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter offering for the Swedish Air Force (SwAF). Through this partnership, the two organisations will identify partnership opportunities where MilDef solutions and expertise can be integrated into Lockheed Martin’s global aerospace
It has been 40 years since the creation of the first 3-D printed part, and the industry has made its mark on the manufacturing world and become an essential part of the defence industrial supply chain. 3-D printing, or additive manufacturing, will be a US$36 billion industry by 2025 and US$70.8 billion by 2030, registering
Saab has received an award from Boeing to produce T-7A aft fuselage systems. The order value for Saab is US$101.7 million (approximately SEK 1 billion) and the order was booked in the fourth quarter 2023. The T-7A aft fuselage systems will be produced at Saab’s advanced manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.A. “What we
The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Dassault Aviation an order for 42 Rafale combat aircraft, known as “tranche 5”, for the French Air Force (AAE). The Rafale is a technical, operational and commercial success which continues to position France at a world-class level in combat aircraft. The Rafale has been designed to evolve
Lockheed Martin has successful delivered the first two Slovakian F-16 Block 70 jets. These advanced aircraft represent not only a leap in technology but also a firm commitment to enhancing Slovakia’s national security. OJ Sanchez, VP and General Manager of the Integrated Fighter Group at Lockheed Martin, emphasised the significance of this delivery: “The delivery
The final segment of 18 Rafale fighters destined for Indonesia was officially delivered on January 8, 2024. This follows the previous deliveries, which occurred in September 2022 and August 2023, comprising the initial and second tranches of six and 18 Rafale fighters respectively. These deliveries mark the completion of the total aircraft ordered by Indonesia
