Sabena technics group will operate as a subcontractor to Airbus Defence & Space at the Istres air base, close to the French Air Force, for a period of 12 years, providing a broad spectrum of services. The proximity to operational staff on-site will ensure optimal availability of this strategic fleet for the Direction de la
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). The first of these aircraft will enter conversion at the beginning of 2026, joining the RSAF in 2027 to carry out air-to-air refuelling and transport missions. Jean-Brice Dumont, Head of Air
In support of ongoing U.S. Army modernisation efforts, Boeing has delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook. This aircraft is one of up to 465 in the Army’s fleet that will be modernised to the new Block II configuration. “The CH-47F Block II provides capability improvements allowing the U.S. Army to lift more, fly farther
GE Aerospace has announced the acceptance of two T901-GE-900 engines by the U.S. Army for the improved turbine engine programme’s UH-60 Black Hawk integration and testing. The next-generation rotorcraft engines were unboxed during a ceremony at Sikorsky’s facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. “This delivery represents the beginning of a new era and a pivotal
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
