Textron Aviation Defense has announced, in collaboration with the Kanematsu Group, that the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II integrated training system (ITS) has been chosen to modernise pilot training for the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF). Japan now joins 14 other nations that have adopted the T-6 Texan II, expanding a global fleet of over 1,000
Aviation services and technology firm Draken has secured its operations at Teesside Airport for the next four years after signing a renewed agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The £173 million (US$216 million) contract will see Draken continue to support military training with the Royal Air Force (RAF), reinforcing its long-standing role in UK
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a US$270 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to integrate next-generation infrared defensive sensors on the F-22 Raptor. The system, known as the Infrared Defensive System (IRDS), features TacIRST sensors that enhance both survivability and lethality for the aircraft. This distributed set of embedded sensors is designed to provide
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has taken delivery of the first two H225M helicopters from Airbus. These helicopters are part of an order for eight placed in 2021. They will be operated by the French Air and Space Force, replacing ageing Pumas currently stationed overseas in French territories, including French Guiana, Djibouti and New
The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) and the Uruguayan Ministry of National Defence (MDN) have converted options for five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft into firm orders. This agreement follows a commitment made in August 2024, when the FAU announced a firm order with Embraer for one aircraft alongside options, which have now been exercised. The agreement
Woodward has announced an agreement with Moog, Inc. to provide position sensors for the U.S. Army’s future long-range assault aircraft (FLRAA). Bell’s innovative tiltrotor aircraft has been chosen by the U.S. Army for the FLRAA programme. Woodward’s advanced position sensors will be integrated into Moog’s pylon conversion actuators, which enable the aircraft’s pylons to transition
GE Aerospace has secured an order for 210 T700 engines to power 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces. This order follows a cooperation agreement signed in August 2024 between GE Aerospace and the Polish Ministry of National Defence. Under the agreement, Military Aviation Works in Deblin (WZL-1) will provide licensed
Embraer has signed a contract to deliver four A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer aircraft to an undisclosed customer in Africa. These versatile aircraft will support a broad range of missions, including border surveillance, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), close air support, counterinsurgency operations, and advanced flight training. Renowned for its multi-mission capability,
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 helicopter from the second batch of 23 to the Directorate General of Armament and Material (DGAM) at its facility in Albacete, Spain. This marks the debut of the NH90 in the advanced Standard 3 configuration for the Spanish Air and Space Force. The second batch includes 23 NH90
The German government’s long-haul fleet, used for political and parliamentary flight operations, will be equipped with advanced self-defence systems to counter infrared-guided missile threats. Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has been commissioned by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to install Directed InfraRed Counter Measures (DIRCM) on three Airbus A350 aircraft.
