Joby completes US defence exercise with autonomous technology

September 9, 2025

Joby Aviation has announced a first-of-its-kind demonstration of its autonomous flight technology. As part of Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC), a Department-level exercise led by Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), the company successfully demonstrated and validated its Superpilot™ autonomous flight system over the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii, completing more than 7,000 miles of autonomous operations across over

Panama signs deal for Embraer Super Tucano aircraft

September 8, 2025

Embraer and Panama have finalised a contract for the purchase of four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. The fleet will be operated by the Panamanian National Air and Naval Service (SENAN) as a new platform for surveillance and protection. “It is an honour for Embraer to see another Latin American country choose the A-29 Super Tucano

AAR wins defence logistics mobility contract

September 8, 2025

AAR Corp, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, has been awarded a new contract to deliver mobility solutions to the Defence Logistics Agency Troop Support. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract comprises a one-year base period with four additional one-year options, with a total potential value of up to US$85 million.

AAR and AmSafe Bridport forge defence distribution agreement

August 29, 2025

AAR CORP. has entered into a significant new multi-year defence distribution agreement with AmSafe Bridport, a TransDigm company. The collaboration positions AAR as the exclusive distributor for KC-46 and C-40 platform products across direct and indirect sales channels within the global defence and military aftermarket. The agreement extends to key customers such as the United

Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a contract for production of Lot 18 of F135 engines, which power all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II 5th generation fighter aircraft

New US$2.8 billion deal boosts P&W’s F-35 engine production

August 27, 2025

Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, has been awarded a US$2.8 billion un-definitised contract action (UCA) to manufacture Lot 18 of the F135 engines, the power source for all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft. This latest contract underscores the strategic importance of the F135 programme in sustaining advanced air

The US Air Force has signed a contract to purchase, integrate and to test the Reliable Autonomy System (RAS) onboard a Cessna 208B aircraft © Reliable Robotics

US Air Force contracts Reliable Robotics for autonomous flight system

August 27, 2025

Reliable Robotics, a company based in California, has confirmed a new contract with the United States Air Force. The agreement covers the purchase, integration, and testing of its Reliable Autonomy System (RAS) on a Cessna 208B aircraft. The technology, which is certifiable by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is designed to deliver safe and continuous

The Kingdom of Thailand has ordered four Gripen fighter aircraft © Saab

Thailand orders next-generation Gripen fighters in SEK 5.3 billion deal

August 26, 2025

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 awarded contract to modernise Black Hawk helicopters

August 21, 2025

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

ATAC has been awarded a task order for FMS F-16 chase fighter jet services

ATAC secures US$7.82 million task order for F-16 chase flight support

August 20, 2025

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

Nick Smythe of Lockheed Martin (l) presents an F-16 model to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz (r)

Poland to upgrade entire F-16 fleet to advanced Viper standard

August 15, 2025

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

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