Bombardier Defense delivers seventh Global 6000 jet to U.S. Air Force BACN programme

October 24, 2023

Bombardier Defense has recently delivered the seventh Global 6000 jet to the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) programme at the company’s Hartford Service Centre, in Connecticut. The BACN aircraft is a specialised communications platform, known in the USAF as the E-11A, that is part of a previously announced multi-year contract representing a

The first KC-390 Millenium aircraft has entered into service with the Portuguese Air Force

First KC-390 Millennium in NATO configuration enters into service with Portuguese Air Force

October 23, 2023

The first KC-390 Millennium of the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) has entered into service at the Beja Air Base. The aircraft meets the requirements set by the National Aeronautical Authority (AAN) of Portugal and includes standard NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) equipment already integrated into the aircraft. This integration results from an extensive flight tests

IBC wins US$7.38 million in new orders from Lockheed Martin

October 17, 2023

IBC Advanced Alloys, a leading beryllium and copper advanced alloys company, has won a new purchase order for its beryllium-aluminium alloy products from Lockheed Martin, the maker of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft and many other defence systems. The value of the new order is approximately US$7.38 million (£6.15 million) and the company expects to fulfil

Lockheed Martin to produce MH-60R SEAHAWK for Spanish Navy

October 13, 2023

Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to produce eight Sikorsky MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopters for the Spanish Navy (Armada). Designed, built and integrated with advanced missions systems and sensors for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, the future Armada MH-60R aircraft will significantly upgrade and broaden the range of maritime capabilities currently performed by its

Ground-breaking for Airbus’ new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf, German

Airbus starts construction for new A400M maintenance centre

October 12, 2023

Airbus has officially launched the construction of the new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf, Germany. The traditional ground-breaking ceremony on the site at Wunstorf Air Base, the base for the German Air Force’s A400M military transport aircraft, was held by Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schöllhorn together with high-ranking representatives from politics and the

GKN Aerospace secures contract to enhance RM12 engine for JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft

October 3, 2023

GKN Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to enhance and upgrade the RM12 engine, which powers the renowned Swedish fighter aircraft, the JAS 39 Gripen C/D. This engine enhancement project will be carried out in collaboration with FMV and SAAB. GKN Aerospace, known for its longstanding 90-year partnership

The Danish Air Force has taken delivery of its first four F-35A Lightning II

Royal Danish Air Force welcomes first four F-35 jets

October 2, 2023

The Danish Air Force has welcomed the in-country arrival of its first four permanently based F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Skrydstrup Air Base, Denmark. “Arrival of the first F-35 combat aircraft in Denmark is a historic event for the Danish Defence and the Royal Danish Air Force. It is thanks to close and professional cooperation between Lockheed Martin, the

Safran to develop the landing gear system for Bell’s tiltrotor aircraft

Safran to design landing gear system for Bell’s tiltrotor aircraft

October 2, 2023

Safran Landing Systems is to become a key participant in Bell‘s tiltrotor aircraft programme, a crucial component of the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) project. Under the terms of the contract, Safran Landing Systems will take charge of designing and developing a fully integrated landing system, forging a robust foundation to fulfil forthcoming

A U-2 Dragon Lady takes off for the first flight of the Avionics Tech Refresh program in Palmdale, California

Lockheed Martin conducts first flight in U-2 avionics tech refresh

September 27, 2023

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®, in partnership with the U.S. Air Force, has completed the first flight of the U-2 Dragon Lady’s Avionics Tech Refresh (ATR) programme. The successful first flight tested the new advanced capabilities aboard the U-2 as part of the ATR contract, including an updated avionics suite (communications, navigation, display, etc.) that modernises

KONGSBERG will supply parts for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme, starting in 2025

KONGSBERG lands NOK1.2 bn deal for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter deliveries

September 22, 2023

Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin worth NOK 1.2 billion to supply parts for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme. The agreement with Lockheed Martin covers production lots 18-19 for rudders, vertical leading edges and main landing gear closeout panels for the three versions of the F-35, totalling

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