AAR has signed a foreign military distribution agreement with Pall Corporation

AAR signs exclusive foreign military distribution agreement with Pall

September 21, 2023

AAR Corp. has signed an exclusive multi-year foreign military distribution agreement with Pall Corporation. This agreement grants AAR exclusive rights to distribute and market select Pall products to foreign military customers in worldwide territories, with the exception of Japan and South Korea. AAR will plan, stock, and actively promote Pall’s highly engineered filtration products and

Airbus has delivered the first of 56 C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF)

India takes delivery of first C295 aircraft

September 14, 2023

Airbus Defence and Space has officially handed over in fly-away condition the first of 56 C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) to begin replacing its ageing Avros-748 fleet. The C295, in transport configuration and with an indigenous electronic warfare suite, will leave Airbus’ production site in Seville, Spain, for Delhi, India, in the next

Nav-Aids supply Black Hawk ground support testing equipment to U.S. Army

Lockheed Martin UK launches team Black Hawk

September 13, 2023

At the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition, Lockheed Martin has announced its intention to participate in the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement. It outlined its team of UK partners and the benefits of choosing the advanced, Sikorsky Black Hawk® helicopter to replace the UK’s aging mixed medium helicopter

Boeing showcases F-15EX for Poland’s air dominance

September 8, 2023

Boeing is showcasing the F‑15EX fighter aircraft to Poland as a potential U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales programme. The announcement was made at the annual MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition where Boeing is highlighting advanced defence systems, capabilities and services. “Poland’s interest in the F-15EX confirms its dedication to the preparedness and effectiveness

Israel Defense Forces requests third F-35 fighter jets squadron

September 5, 2023

The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IDF) will acquire 25 F-35 aircraft from the American government, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, in a deal that includes support and maintenance. With the completion of the contract, the Israeli Air Force will operate a total of 75 advanced stealth fighter aircraft in the world. The supply of the aircraft

Embraer and the Brazilian Army complete first test of M200 Vigilante radar

August 28, 2023

Embraer and the Brazilian Army have successfully completed the first test of the M200 Vigilante radar, including the deployment of the equipment on the KC-390 aircraft from the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The radar operation was carried out at Júlio Belém Airport, located in Parintins, during June and July. The Parintins City Hall, Júlio Belém

U.S. Marines conduct a CH-53K test flight at Sikorsky in Stratford, Conn.

U.S. Navy contracts Sikorsky to build 35 CH-53K helicopters

August 25, 2023

The U.S. Navy has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, a US$2.7 billion contract to build and deliver 35 additional CH-53K helicopters – the largest procurement to date for this multi-mission aircraft. “This contract award for 35 CH-53K® helicopters stabilises Sikorsky’s nationwide supply base, creates additional production efficiencies, and provides the U.S. Marine Corps with transformative 21st

A Republic of Indonesia delegation, led by Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto (centre), shared the country’s commitment to procuring F-15EX during a recent visit to Boeing’s St. Louis facility

Indonesia signs MoU to procure up to 24 F-15EX advanced fighter jets

August 23, 2023

The Republic of Indonesia and Boeing shared their commitment to finalize the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft to Indonesia, subject to U.S. government approval, during a visit of Indonesia’s Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto to the United States. “We are pleased to announce our commitment to procure the critical F-15EX fighter capability for Indonesia,” said

Astronics to support development of V-280 Valor

August 23, 2023

Astronics Corporation has announced that it is now under contract with Bell to support development of the V-280 Valor for the U.S. Army Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) programme. A member of Team Valor, Astronics has been working with Bell for several years by supplying the electrical power and distribution system for the demonstrator aircraft.

The U.S. Army has awarded Airbus a contract for Lakota UH-72a helicopter modernisation

Airbus to modernise U.S. Army Lakota helicopters

August 22, 2023

The U.S. Army has awarded Airbus a US$27.8 million contract to upgrade the Army National Guard Security & Support Battalion Mission Equipment Package (MEP). Upgrades to the MEP expand the UH-72A Lakota helicopter’s capabilities to conduct day-and-night operations by providing an advanced moving map, enhanced digital interfaces, new monitors, an airborne mission management system and other system

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