Eurofighter EK receives official approval for electronic combat integration

November 30, 2023

The Eurofighter EK (electronic combat) has received official approval for integration, following recent parliamentary approval by the German budget committee. Airbus, the prime contractor, will equip 15 German Eurofighters with electronic combat capabilities, incorporating a transmitter location and self-protection system from Saab, along with “AARGM” anti-radar missiles from Northrop Grumman. The Eurofighter EK is slated

Boeing has received an order from the U.S. Air Force for 15 additional KC-46A tankers

U.S. Air Force awards Boeing additional KC-46A tanker contract

November 29, 2023

Boeing will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force valued at US$2.3 billion (£1.8 billion). To date 153 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers are on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies. With a supplier network of about 37,000 American

Embraer delivers fifth upgraded E-99M aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force

November 24, 2023

The fifth EMB 145 AEW&C aircraft, upgraded and designated as E-99M, has been delivered by Embraer to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The aircraft has been updated to perform Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) functions, as well as participate in intelligence, surveillance and airborne reconnaissance missions. Developed utilising the platform established by the successful

Boeing expects to deliver the first MH-139A helicopter in 2024

Boeing’s transition to MH-139A Grey Wolf manufacturing gains momentum

November 21, 2023

Boeing continues to transition towards low rate initial production of the MH-139A Grey Wolf after completing the programme’s Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) phase, delivering the sixth and final test aircraft to the U.S. Air Force last month. “Delivering all of the RDT&E aircraft to the Air Force enables them to continue critical operational

Voyageur Aviation to upgrade Canada’s DND Dash-8 CT-142 fleet

November 17, 2023

Voyageur Aviation has been awarded a contract with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide several upgrades to its fleet of Dash 8-100 CT-142 aircraft. The award of this project further strengthens Voyageur’s portfolio on special-mission aircraft through innovative engineering services, heavy maintenance, parts and logistics support, as well as aircraft operations. The Department

Honeywell and PTDI at the official MOU signing

Honeywell signs MOU with PT Dirgantara Indonesia to support defence industry

November 16, 2023

Honeywell signed an MOU (memorandum of understanding) with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) on November 13, 2023 to discuss further collaboration on several initiatives that will enhance the Indonesian Armed Forces’ mission readiness. The purpose of the MOU is to support the Indonesian defence industry across maintenance services, parts upgrades and manufacturing. Honeywell and PTDI intend

Bombardier Defense delivers seventh Global aircraft to Saab

November 13, 2023

Bombardier Defense has delivered the seventh Global aircraft to defence and security company Saab, ready to be transformed into Saab’s Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution known as GlobalEye. Bombardier’s latest Global aircraft delivery is destined to join the Swedish Air Force and will be Saab’s second GlobalEye aircraft to join Sweden’s military fleet. The seven aircraft delivered by Bombardier to

Beechcraft King Air 360ER Special Missions Maritime Patrol Aircraft

U.S. Army awards Textron Aviation contract for three Beechcraft King Air turboprops

November 8, 2023

Textron Aviation has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL, for the Cessna SkyCourier, Cessna Grand Caravan EX, Beechcraft King Air 360 and Beechcraft King Air 260 turboprop aircraft in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract allows up to US$100 million (£83

Naval unmanned aerial system tested at sea

November 1, 2023

Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group, in collaboration with the French Armament General Directorate, DGA (Direction génerale de l’armement), and the French Navy, have tested the SDAM demonstrator (Système de Drone Aérien Marine/ Naval Aerial Drone System) from a multi-mission frigate (FREMM). The trials took place on board the French Navy frigate, Provence in the Mediterranean

Norway will acquire six MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopters Photo: U.S. Navy MH-60R with door gunner

Government of Norway orders six MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopters

October 30, 2023

The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to produce six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk® helicopters for the Norwegian government. Designed and built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, MH-60R aircraft will enable Norway to perform multiple maritime missions, including search and rescue and coastal and offshore patrol. Norway’s order marks the second MH-60R contract

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