Boeing has successfully completed the upgrade and life extension of the first two service life modification (SLM) F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets, delivering them to the U.S. Navy ahead of schedule. The aircraft from St. Louis were delivered one month early, while those from San Antonio were delivered two months early. These upgraded jets possess
Embraer has delivered the second KC-390 multi-mission aircraft to the Portuguese Air Force (FAP). The platform includes standard NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) equipment already integrated into the aircraft and meets the requirements set by the National Aeronautical Authority (AAN) of Portugal. In 2019, FAP ordered five KC-390s, including a comprehensive services and support package
FDH Aero (FDH), a global provider of supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defence industry, has announced the establishment of FDH Defense Aftermarket, a specialised division of FDH Aero dedicated to serving the defence industry’s aftermarket needs. As part of this initiative, the FDH brand Unical Defense, LLC (UDI) will now operate under the
Safran Electronics & Defense and the Polish company Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne (WZE S.A.) have signed a contract for the first time to supply Safran’s Geonyx inertial navigation and pointing systems to the Polish Armed Forces. The total quantity is approximately 200 pieces of equipment. The Geonyx systems were selected for both the PILICA+ and NAREW
At Eurosatory 2024, Safran Electronics & Defense announced the launch of its Skyjacker counter-drone solution. Skyjacker effectively addresses the growing threat posed by drones in battlespaces and at sensitive installations. Its strength lies in its unique spoofing capability, which alters a drone’s trajectory by simulating the GNSS signals that guide it to its target. Coupled
Airbus Helicopters has launched the flight test campaign for the prototype of the NH90 Standard 2. This configuration, developed specifically for the French Army Aviation to support special forces operations, is one of the latest NH90 variants. The French Ministry for Armed Forces has ordered 18 NH90s in the Standard 2 configuration. Flight testing will
The Kingdom of Belgium has entered into a contract to procure 15 multi-role H145M helicopters for its army and two helicopters, plus three options, for its Federal Police. The agreement was signed between the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), on behalf of Belgium and Airbus Helicopters. The H145M is a versatile military helicopter offering
Rolls-Royce Deutschland and ITP Aero have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design, development, manufacture and support of a cutting-edge Wingman Engine, aimed at large remote carriers. During the MoU signing ceremony, a mock-up of the Wingman Engine concept was unveiled, showcasing the power and propulsion solution to a wide audience
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is conducting flight tests to refine the control laws and aerodynamics of a novel vertical take-off and landing un-crewed aerial system (VTOL/UAS). These tests aim to demonstrate the efficiency and scalability of a twin proprotor ‘rotor blown wing’ configuration that takes off and lands vertically like a helicopter and transitions
Safran Electrical & Power has signed an agreement with Bell Textron to supply starter-generation systems for the U.S. Army’s future long-range assault aircraft (FLRAA) programme. The advanced high-voltage starter-generator system, developed by Safran, will meet the evolving electrical needs of military aircraft with its high-speed rotor and advanced power electronics, ensuring excellent control and reliability.
