GKN Aerospace and Airbus Helicopters have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step in a long-standing partnership. This collaboration follows the recent pre-selection of Airbus Helicopters to deliver 14 H225M helicopters for Special Operations to the MoD of the Netherlands. Under the MoU, GKN Aerospace will provide essential support in areas such
Archer Aviation, a pioneer in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has achieved a significant milestone by entering into new contracts with the U.S. Air Force, amounting to a total value of up to US$142 million (£111 million). This landmark investment by the U.S. military underscores the transformative potential of Archer’s innovative eVTOL technology
Pratt & Whitney continues to receive positive support for various F135-related programme items on the path toward finalising the 2024 appropriations bill. On July 27, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed a bipartisan bill that included US$497 million for the development of the F135 engine core upgrade (ECU), the DoD’s chosen F-35 engine modernisation effort; US$264 million above the
The Government of Canada has awarded Airbus Defence and Space with a contract for four newly built Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) and for the conversion of five used A330-200s in a quest to strengthen Canada’s continental defence capabilities. The current contract has an order value of approximately CA$3 billion or 2.1€ billion (excluding
In advance of the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visiting the country this week, the Australian government has confirmed its intention to purchase 20 Lockheed Martin military transport Hercules aircraft for a reported US$6.6 billion (£5.1 billion). The deal comes on top of the U.S. State Department giving the
The Hungarian Defence Forces have received the first two of 16 Airbus H225M multi-purpose helicopters on schedule. The helicopters were officially handed over at Szolnok Airbase by Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. Additionally, Airbus is also providing an extensive training and support package to ensure the highest level of operational availability. The H225Ms selected
General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has won a tender from the Finnish Border Guard (FBG) to upgrade the navigation and communications systems of the Do228 fleet. The German manufacturer of the Do228 will carry out the modernisation work at Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany in the coming months and will also perform extensive planned maintenance work. To enable
Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a US$66 million definitized contract modification for continued F135 engine core upgrade preliminary design efforts, resulting in a total of US$180 million secured by the Connecticut congressional delegation for this engine modernisation effort. The funding will further support design engineering, programme management support, technology maturation, risk reduction, long lead material and hardware purchase, and weapons
Düsseldorf, Germany-based Rheinmetall has announced it is to build new factory premises specifically for the manufacturing of fuselage parts for the F-35A Lightning II multirole combat aircraft. Working closely with American partners Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, the creation of a 60,000-square-metre ultra-modern factory unit will provide a massive boost to German-American defence technology cooperation. Located
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a deal to acquire HELA Systems Private Limited, an ‘Indian subsidiary’ of ELTA Systems. IAI’s investment in Aerospace Services India is a strong demonstration of IAI’s support for the Indian government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (Make in India) vision. The current deal also shows IAI’s commitment to its strong partnership with
