Saab has confirmed the signing of a major contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the supply of four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft to the Kingdom of Thailand. Valued at approximately SEK 5.3 billion (€469 million), the agreement covers the delivery of three Gripen E and one Gripen F models, along with associated
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has secured a new U.S. Army contract worth US$43 million. The contract focuses on modernising the Black Hawk helicopter. Initial efforts will enhance the airframe and develop a digital backbone. This digital system will support rapid integration of unmanned aerial systems (UASs) and other launched effects. The work also includes
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), a subsidiary of Textron Systems under Textron, has announced the award of its first task order under the Combat Air Forces Contracted Air Services indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) framework. The award, valued at up to US$7.82 million over a maximum period of 27 months, will see ATAC deliver chase
Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has finalised an agreement with the United States to carry out a major modernisation of its fleet of 48 F-16 Block 52+ fighter jets, bringing them up to the advanced F-16 Viper (F-16V) configuration. The deal, set out in a letter of offer and acceptance, will see Lockheed Martin act
Embraer has signed a series of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with eight leading Lithuanian institutions and companies, marking a decisive move towards deepening collaboration in aerospace, defence, and technological innovation. The agreements were concluded with Kaunas University of Technology, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Aktyvus Photonics, J&C Aero, Nordic Aircraft Systems, Brolis Defence, DAT, and the
Joby Aviation and L3Harris Technologies have announced a collaboration to develop a new class of hybrid vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for defence applications. The aircraft will feature a gas turbine hybrid power system, enabling operations at low altitude while offering the flexibility to be piloted or operate fully autonomously, depending on mission
Embraer is building long-term cooperation with Lithuanian industry following the country’s June 2025 decision to acquire the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. In recent weeks, Embraer experts have visited Lithuania to meet local industrial partners and assess facilities, focusing on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), engineering, innovation, technological development and supply chain management. The collaboration
Airbus Helicopters has commenced flight testing of the H160M Guépard, a militarised derivative of the H160, under the French Armed Forces’ Joint Light Helicopter programme. The maiden flight, conducted by pilot Samuel Chartier and three flight test engineers, was marked by a ceremony at Airbus Helicopters’ French headquarters. The French Ministry of Armed Forces has
Embraer and the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) have celebrated two major milestones in their defence partnership: the delivery of Portugal’s third KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft and the commencement of flight testing for the A-29N Super Tucano. These developments mark significant progress in both aircraft programmes and further strengthen Portugal’s air capabilities under NATO-aligned standards.
GKN Aerospace has signed a new six-year follow-on contract with BAE Systems to continue producing transparencies for the Eurofighter Typhoon until the end of 2030. The transparencies, which include cockpit canopies, will be manufactured at GKN Aerospace’s facility in Luton, ensuring ongoing production and stable long-term support for the aircraft fleet. The renewed agreement will
