Embraer strengthens Lithuanian ties with new aerospace and defence agreements

August 11, 2025

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 and L3Harris partner on hybrid VTOL for defence missions

August 4, 2025

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

Image of Lithuania's C-390 Millennium aircraft

Embraer strengthens Lithuanian aerospace and defence ties following C-390 selection

August 4, 2025

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 begins flight testing of H160M ‘Guépard’ for French Armed Forces

July 25, 2025

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

Portugal has taken delivery of its third KC-390 Millennium aircraft © Embraer

Portugal receives third KC-390 as Embraer launches A-29N Super Tucano flight test campaign

July 18, 2025

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 secures extended contract to support Typhoon fleet

July 11, 2025

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

FDH Hardware has signed a supply agreement with MS Aerospace © MS Aerospace

FDH Hardware and MS Aerospace extend fastener supply for F-35 programme

July 9, 2025

FDH Hardware, part of FDH Aero, has signed a two-year supply agreement with MS Aerospace, a manufacturer of high-strength fasteners for critical aerospace and defence platforms. The agreement designates FDH Hardware’s Arlington International Aviation Products (AIAP) brand as the primary supplier of MS Aerospace fasteners for the Lockheed Martin F-35 programme. Under the contract, F-35

8tree expands defence footprint with RCAF deployment of dentCHECK

July 2, 2025

8tree has announced the deployment of its cutting-edge dentCHECK tool by Squadron 435 of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), stationed at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg. This marks a significant milestone in 8tree’s continued expansion into the defence sector. The RCAF will utilise dentCHECK to support damage assessment on its CC130H Hercules fleet. Initially

Airbus Defence and Space confirms restructure to strengthen future operations

July 1, 2025

Airbus Defence and Space has confirmed that its newly reorganised structure will come into effect on July 1, 2025, as previously announced. The company has now completed all necessary information and consultation processes with social partners at both European and national levels regarding its adaptation plan. These discussions concluded with productive agreements, marking a key

Air Vice Marshal (ret.) Simon Ellard (l), NETMA’s General Manager and Ralf Breiling, CEO of EUROJET (r) © EUROJET

Italy Orders 54 EJ200 engines for Eurofighter fleet upgrade

June 30, 2025

EUROJET Turbo GmbH, the consortium responsible for the EJ200 engine that powers the Eurofighter Typhoon, has signed a new contract with the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) to supply up to 54 EJ200 engines to the Italian Air Force. The order supports Italy’s replacement of its Eurofighter Tranche I aircraft and follows closely

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