One of the German Navy's P-8A Poseidon aircraft

Lufthansa Technik Defense secures P-8A sustainment deal

November 21, 2025

Boeing and Lufthansa Technik Defense have signed a multi-year contract to provide comprehensive technical sustainment services for the German Navy’s expanding fleet of eight P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The first aircraft was delivered earlier this month. The agreement covers almost every segment of Lufthansa Technik’s global MRO portfolio, including aircraft maintenance, engine support, component

T-7 partnership poised to transform RAF training

November 21, 2025

Saab, Boeing and BAE Systems have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on the Royal Air Force’s next fast-jet trainer programme, proposing the T-7 as the backbone of a modernised training system. The agreement also positions the three companies to pursue future international pilot-training opportunities together. “Together, Boeing with Saab and now BAE Systems

EDGE Group and Leonardo have reached a key milestone toward their joint venture in the UAE

EDGE and Leonardo move closer to Abu Dhabi defence joint venture

November 20, 2025

Following the Memorandum of Understanding signed in June between EDGE Group and Leonardo, confirming their shared intention to establish a joint venture in Abu Dhabi, both organisations have now taken another clear step towards making the project a reality. They have completed a preliminary assessment covering technology-transfer activities, market potential and the key principles for

Morocco orders ten H225M helicopters to renew puma fleet

November 19, 2025

The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for ten H225M helicopters, marking a major modernisation step for the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The new aircraft will be configured for combat search and rescue operations and will replace the service’s ageing Puma fleet, which has been in operation for more than four

Saab has signed a contract for Gripen E/F jets with the Government of Colombia

Colombia confirms €3.1 billion deal for Saab Gripen fleet

November 17, 2025

Saab has finalised a major defence contract with the Colombian Government, securing an order for 17 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft valued at €3.1 billion. Under the agreement, deliveries are scheduled to run from 2026 through to 2032. The package comprises 15 single-seat Gripen E jets and two dual-seat Gripen F aircraft, supported by a suite

Jet Aviation to supply PC-24 jets for the French Navy

October 30, 2025

Jet Aviation has purchased three Pilatus PC-24 aircraft to lease to the French Navy. The deal also includes full maintenance and sustainment support for the length of the contract. The agreement, signed with the French Defence Ministry’s aviation maintenance branch (DMAé), covers both delivery and ongoing service. Jet Aviation will provide on-site line and base

The MOU between GE Aerospace and WZL-2 was signed in Warsaw, Poland © GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace deepens defence ties with Poland

October 30, 2025

GE Aerospace has signed an MOU with Military Aviation Works No. 2 (WZL-2) in Warsaw, Poland, to explore opportunities for developing MRO services for the F110-GE-129 engine that powers Boeing’s F-15EX fighter jet. The MOU was signed in Warsaw by Jakub Gazda, CEO of WZL-2, Zbigniew Matuszczak, Technical Director and Management Board Member at WZL-2,

Türkiye has signed an order for 20 Typhoon fighter jets

UK and Türkiye seal £5.4 billion Typhoon fighter deal

October 28, 2025

The UK Government has confirmed a £5.4 billion (US$6.3 billion) agreement with Türkiye for 20 Typhoon fighter jets. The deal includes a full weapons and integration package and will sustain over 20,000 skilled jobs across Britain. Under the contract, BAE Systems will build major airframe components and complete final assembly in Lancashire. The company will

Rita Flaherty, Vice President at GE Aerospace’s Defence & Systems and Hanwha Aerospace President Sun Kim © GE Aerospace

Hanwha Aerospace orders more GE engines for military aircraft

October 24, 2025

Hanwha Aerospace (Hanwha) has signed a new agreement with GE Aerospace to purchase more T700 and F404 engine kits. These engines will power Korea Aerospace Industries’ Surion helicopter and the T-50, TA-50, and FA-50 Golden Eagle jet trainers and light attack aircraft. Under the deal, Hanwha will receive 88 T700 kits and 40 F404 kits.

Representatives from Bell Textron, Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, Ecology, and Agriculture, and UkraineInvest

Bell Textron and Ukraine advance plans for combat helicopter partnership

October 23, 2025

At a ceremony in Washington, Bell Textron signed key agreements with Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, Ecology, and Agriculture, and UkraineInvest. The deal aims to explore industrial cooperation as part of a possible purchase of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters. Under a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) programme, Bell would work with the U.S. Government to

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