The Portuguese Ministry of National Defence has signed a contract with Embraer to acquire 12 A-29N Super Tucanos. These aircraft will equip the Portuguese Air Force, making Portugal the launch customer for the new variant of this advanced trainer and light attack aircraft. The acquisition underscores Portugal’s commitment to modernising its Air Force with a
Alva Industries (Alva), a Norwegian manufacturer renowned for its frameless motors and pioneering FiberPrinting™ technology, has secured a US$1.85 contract with Lockheed Martin. This collaboration will focus on developing cutting-edge technologies to enhance the capabilities of small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAVs) in the aviation and defence sectors. Leveraging Alva’s expertise in electric propulsion and motors,
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with His Excellency Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Interior, for the acquisition of nine H145 helicopters. These state-of-the-art aircraft will be utilised by the Police Aviation Command for law enforcement operations and emergency medical services (EMS), enhancing public safety and response capabilities across the kingdom.
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first Airbus A400M aircraft to the Republic of Kazakhstan, marking a pivotal development in the country’s tactical and strategic airlift operations. The initial aircraft, one of two A400Ms ordered by Kazakhstan, was officially handed over to the Kazakh Air Defence Forces at a ceremony in Almaty, southern Kazakhstan.
The Slovak Ministry of Defence has signed a letter of intent with its Brazilian counterpart, setting the stage for enhanced industrial cooperation between the two nations. During his visit to Brazil, the Slovak Defence Minister identified Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as the optimal choice for Slovakia’s future military transport needs. This decision reflects the importance of
The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing a US$135 million contract for three additional CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters as part of its ongoing modernisation programme. This Lot 3 contract is a continuation of the Army’s efforts to upgrade its heavy-lift capabilities to meet evolving mission requirements worldwide. The announcement follows the Army’s decision in February
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and Embraer have signed an agreement to advance studies on enhancing the C-390 Millennium for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, with an emphasis on maritime patrol. The announcement was made during Mostra BID, the National Defence and Security Fair in Brasília. Renowned for its versatility, durability, advanced communication and
Textron Aviation Defense has delivered five Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System aircraft to the Vietnam Air Defense Air Force (ADAF) at Phan Thiet Airbase. This milestone marks the first delivery under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme between the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and the ADAF, showcasing on-time fulfilment of the contract signed
Pratt & Whitney has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Wojskowe Zaklady Lotnicze Nr. 2 S.A. (WZL2) to explore expanding MRO capabilities in Poland, aiming to meet the increasing needs of the Polish Air Force. “We are identifying ways to increase F100 engine sustainment work in Poland to ensure our Polish ally has the
Boeing has secured a US$2.38 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force to produce 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers under Lot 11. This brings the total number of KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on contract globally to 168, reinforcing advanced capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. Lynn Fox, Vice President and KC-46 Programme Manager at
