It has been 40 years since the creation of the first 3-D printed part, and the industry has made its mark on the manufacturing world and become an essential part of the defence industrial supply chain. 3-D printing, or additive manufacturing, will be a US$36 billion industry by 2025 and US$70.8 billion by 2030, registering
Saab has received an award from Boeing to produce T-7A aft fuselage systems. The order value for Saab is US$101.7 million (approximately SEK 1 billion) and the order was booked in the fourth quarter 2023. The T-7A aft fuselage systems will be produced at Saab’s advanced manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.A. “What we
The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Dassault Aviation an order for 42 Rafale combat aircraft, known as “tranche 5”, for the French Air Force (AAE). The Rafale is a technical, operational and commercial success which continues to position France at a world-class level in combat aircraft. The Rafale has been designed to evolve
Lockheed Martin has successful delivered the first two Slovakian F-16 Block 70 jets. These advanced aircraft represent not only a leap in technology but also a firm commitment to enhancing Slovakia’s national security. OJ Sanchez, VP and General Manager of the Integrated Fighter Group at Lockheed Martin, emphasised the significance of this delivery: “The delivery
The final segment of 18 Rafale fighters destined for Indonesia was officially delivered on January 8, 2024. This follows the previous deliveries, which occurred in September 2022 and August 2023, comprising the initial and second tranches of six and 18 Rafale fighters respectively. These deliveries mark the completion of the total aircraft ordered by Indonesia
AAR CORP. has signed a new multi-year agreement with Ontic, providing AAR distribution rights to supply a strategic selection of military products to the U.S. government, with exclusivity on specified parts. AAR currently provides military distribution support to Ontic’s Cheltenham, United Kingdom, facility and commercial distribution support to Ontic’s Creedmoor, North Carolina, facility. Under this
Embraer will provide integrated logistical support services through the follow-on support agreement contract signed recently for the Hellenic Air Force fleet of one ERJ-135LR and four ERJ-145 AEW&C aircraft. The contract covers spare parts, repair, pool, maintenance and technical services for the five Embraer jets currently in use by the Hellenic Air Force. “The Hellenic
The German Bundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters have inked a contract for the acquisition of up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters, comprising 62 firm orders and an additional 20 options. Marking the largest-ever order for the H145M, this transaction is also a milestone for the HForce weapon management system. The comprehensive deal encompasses seven years of
Safran Aero Boosters, based in Belgium’s Walloon region, and the Flemish company BMT Aerospace will partner on the F135 engine, under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that Safran Aero Boosters signed with Pratt & Whitney on December 10, 2023. The signing took place at Lockheed Martin, manufacturer of the F35 aircraft, in Texas (U.S.A.), during the roll-out
AAR CORP. has added distribution support of select Woodward, Inc. (Woodward) parts under its supplier capability contract with DLA Aviation, a major subordinate command of the Defence Logistics Agency (DLA). Under this multiple-year agreement, AAR will supply DLA with spare parts from Woodward’s fuel control product family to which AAR holds an exclusive distribution agreement with Woodward
