Boeing expects to complete new-build production of the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft in late 2025 following delivery of the final U.S. Navy fighters. Production could be extended to 2027 if the Super Hornet is selected by an international customer. To meet demand for defence products and services, Boeing plans to continue hiring year-over-year for
The Indonesian Air Force (IDAF) has taken delivery of the first of five C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical air-lifters from Lockheed Martin, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for the longtime C-130 operator. The IDAF’s new C-130J-30s offer increased cargo capacity, speed, range, power, performance and lower operating costs over its legacy C-130s to support
Collins Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding with SRB Aerial Systems to support research, development and execution of unmanned aerial systems and robotics for use by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Collins will provide its extensive unmanned aerial systems or UAS integration experience to SRB Aerial Systems. The company’s mission systems hardware and software
Rheinmetall AG will participate in the construction of the F-35 fighter jet. Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have signed a letter of intent with Rheinmetall AG as a promising strategic source of supply for the F-35 centre fuselage. This potential partnership would establish a second F-35 centre fuselage integrated assembly line (IAL) in Germany, expanding
Textron Aviation has been awarded a Multi-Engine Training System (METS) contract by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) through a full and open competition. The contract award is for up to 64 King Air 260 aircraft, which will be known as the T-54A. The initial Lot I award will procure ten new Beechcraft King Air 260 commercial
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading manufacturer of defence electronic products and systems for India’s defence sector, have concluded the agreements to form a joint venture that will extend product support services for India’s defence forces. The announcement was made during the Aero India 2023 being held at
With support from Safran Helicopter Engines, TotalEnergies and Airbus Helicopters, France’s defence procurement agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement – DGA) has carried out the first test flight of an NH90, during which one of its two RTM322 engines ran on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This fuel was produced by TotalEnergies from used cooking oil using
To ensure development and maintenance of the RM12 and RM16 fighter engines for the JAS 39 Gripen, the Swedish Armed Forces are investing in an extensive renovation and new construction of the engine test facility at GKN Aerospace in Trollhättan. GKN Aerospace currently develops and maintains the RM12 engine, while also building the same capability
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a US$2.3 billion (£1.9 billion) contract for the ninth production lot of 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, expanding its fleet of the world’s most advanced multi-mission aerial refueler. To date, 128 KC-46A Pegasus are on contract with the U.S. Air Force, with 68 delivered and operationally deployed worldwide. The KC-46A Pegasus
Field Aerospace (Field) has completed the Turkish Air Force KC-135 Block 45 modification, under a contract through the KC-135 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme office. The programme finished one year ahead of schedule. Türkiye is the second-largest operator of the KC-135 Stratotanker next to the USAF. The Block 45 modification removes the legacy autopilot system,
