NH Industries (NHI) and the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence have signed a follow-on support contract for Greece’s NH90 helicopter fleet, reinforcing the long-term operational readiness of this critical military capability. Valued at €50 million, the agreement establishes a comprehensive support ecosystem designed to significantly improve fleet availability over the next five years. Under the
Boeing has delivered the first flight test aircraft under the B-52 Radar Modernisation Programme (RMP) to the United States Air Force. The aircraft will undergo flight testing with the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base in California, marking a major milestone in the long-term upgrade of the B-52 fleet. The test aircraft is
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a framework contract valued at up to €50 million (US$58.5 million) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) components into the weapons, information, communication and cybersecurity systems used by the French armed forces. This multi-year initiative reinforces France’s ambition to strengthen technological sovereignty and accelerate
General Atomics Europe (GA-Europe) and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) have unveiled their concept for a European variant of the Gambit-series unmanned combat aircraft (UCAV) during an industry preview at Oberpfaffenhofen Special Airport. The concept pairs a flight-proven GA-ASI platform with a European mission system, offering a credible, low-risk technological pathway to deliver unmanned
Embraer has entered a new phase of strategic collaboration in Poland, signing five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ)—the country’s leading state-owned defence group—and its subsidiaries WZL-1, WZL-2, WSK “PZL-Kalisz”, and WBCKT. The MoUs lay the foundation for extensive, long-term cooperation across the aerospace and defence sectors, underscoring Embraer’s commitment to
Daher has completed a successful flight demonstration of Eye Pulse, its prototype medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone, presented to the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) under a call for projects agreement. The first flight, conducted at Tarbes, represents a major milestone for the company, demonstrating its ability to deliver quickly and respond effectively to defence requirements.
Boeing has secured a Lot 12 contract from the U.S. Air Force for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers, a package worth US$2.47 billion. The agreement reinforces production stability and supports long-lead supply-chain activity needed to sustain output on the KC-46A line. Jake Kwasnik, Vice President and KC-46 Programme Manager, said the contract helps Boeing maintain
Boeing will produce AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for several international customers, including a landmark order of 96 aircraft for the Polish Armed Forces, under a Foreign Military Sales contract awarded by the U.S. Army and valued at nearly 4.7 billion dollars. Poland’s purchase marks the largest Apache order ever placed by a country outside the
GKN Aerospace has begun a collaborative programme with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to create and demonstrate a new flying uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) within the next 18 months. The initiative, which reflects Sweden’s ambition to strengthen its defence capabilities, will focus on delivering a low-cost, adaptable system that can support a broad spectrum
Embraer has entered a strategic partnership with ILIAS Solutions (ILIAS), a specialist in mission-driven defence software. The agreement aims to sharpen fleet management capabilities and strengthen operational efficiency for military operators worldwide. Under the partnership, Embraer will integrate ILIAS’s advanced software suite into its existing maintenance and logistics ecosystem for operators of the C-390 Millennium
