The U.S. Army is continuing the modernisation of its heavy-lift helicopter fleet with an order for two more Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks and long lead funding for additional aircraft. Last year, the Army awarded Boeing a US$136 million contract for the first four CH-47F Block II aircraft, which began production in April 2022. The
The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H160s that will perform search and rescue (SAR) missions. The aircraft is part of the interim fleet that will be delivered by the partnership formed between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock and Safran Helicopter Engines. In 2020 the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) signed a contract with
Embraer and GMV in Portugal, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a cooperation in the field of systems development and integration for defence products and services, mainly regarding the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft programme. The MoU also includes a potential joint research, technology development and innovation process, intending to extend and increase long-term
Boeing and augmented reality developer Red 6 have announced that they are collaborating to develop leading-edge aerial dogfighting technology and training in advanced tactical aircraft. Boeing is the first company to team with Red 6 on this type of advanced training technology. The joint agreement sets the stage for future integration of Red 6’s advanced
Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Airbus Beluga A300-600ST aircraft. The capability was successfully tested during a verification exercise with the German armed forces, the system’s first customer, by loading a CH53 military medium-lift helicopter into the Beluga. The new self-funded cargo loading
Boeing has selected Collins Aerospace to provide boltless wheels and carbon brakes for lots one through three on the F-15EX aircraft in production for the U.S. Air Force. Collins’ equipment replaces the platform’s legacy wheels and brakes on the Boeing production line. Collins has worked closely with the U.S. Air Force on the wheel and
The Brazilian armed forces, through the Combat Aircraft Programme Coordinating Committee (COPAC), have acquired 27 single-engine H125 helicopters to boost the training capacity of the Brazilian Navy and the Air Force. The H125 will be produced in the H125 final assembly line located in Itajubá, Brazil at Helibras’ factory where the H225Ms for the Brazilian armed
Bombardier’s Defense division, along with its U.S. subsidiary Learjet Inc., have delivered a Global aircraft in special-mission configuration to the U.S. Air Force Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) programme based at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts. “The defence sector is a key pillar of Bombardier’s future as our ultra-reliable and high-performing platforms are best
Embraer has announced the beginning of the engagement process for OGMA S.A., the company’s subsidiary in Portugal, to perform support and maintenance for the A-29 Super Tucano, as well as future modifications to the aircraft to meet the requirements of current and future customers in the region. Thus, OGMA will be the first company in
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters to continue supporting Arriel engines powering the U.S. Army UH-72 Lakota helicopter fleet. This contract formalizes a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and service agreement supporting over 900 Arriel 1E2 and Arriel 2E engines, operated by the U.S. Army on its UH-72As and UH-72Bs. This
