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United Aircraft Corporation has begun flight testing the two-seat Su-57D fifth-generation fighter prototype, expanding the aircraft’s combat, training and command capabilities. United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), part of the Rostec State Corporation, has commenced flight testing of the Su-57D, a new two-seat variant of the Su-57 fifth-generation multirole fighter aircraft. The prototype completed its maiden […]
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Peru has ordered a fifth Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical airlifter, bringing total global programme sales to 100 aircraft. Leonardo has confirmed that the Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea del Perú – FAP) has ordered an additional C-27J Spartan tactical airlifter, expanding the country’s fleet to five aircraft as part of its ongoing air mobility enhancement […]
PERU ORDERS FIFTH C-27J SPARTAN AS LEONARDO REACHES 100 AIRCRAFT MILESTONERead More »
United Aircraft Corporation has reported progress on Russia’s MS-21, Tu-214, Il-114-300 and Superjet programmes while highlighting growing international demand for the Su-57 fighter aircraft. United Aircraft Corporation highlights certification progress and international defence demand United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has outlined progress across several major Russian civil and military aviation programmes during the X Congress of […]
UAC REPORTS PROGRESS ON RUSSIAN CIVIL AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT PROGRAMMESRead More »
Bell and Near Earth Autonomy partner to develop an autonomous Bell 505 logistics aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps MARV-EL programme. Bell to support development of uncrewed aerial resupply platform under MARV-EL Increment 2 PROGRAMME FOCUS FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Bell Textron Inc. has been selected by Near Earth Autonomy to provide a Bell 505 […]
BELL 505 SELECTED FOR USMC AUTONOMOUS LOGISTICS PROGRAMRead More »
Boeing and the U.S. Navy complete the first MQ-25A Stingray test flight, advancing autonomous aerial refuelling capability for carrier air wing operations. Milestone advances carrier-based unmanned refuelling capability Boeing and the United States Navy have completed the first test flight of an operational MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aircraft, marking a significant step towards carrier-based integration and […]
BOEING AND U.S. NAVY COMPLETE FIRST MQ-25A STINGRAY TEST FLIGHTRead More »
Embraer has completed upgrades to SABER M60 radars for the Brazilian Army, enhancing air defence capability and system performance. UPGRADE PROGRAMME PROGRESSES Embraer has completed the upgrade of two SABER M60 radars to version 2.0 for the Brazilian Army, as part of an ongoing programme to modernise in-service equipment. The work forms part of […]
EMBRAER COMPLETES UPGRADE OF SABER M60 RADARS FOR BRAZILIAN ARMYRead More »
The U.S. Army has officially named its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft the MV-75 Cheyenne II, marking a key step in next-generation vertical lift development. OFFICIAL DESIGNATION CONFIRMED The U.S. Army has officially designated its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) as the MV-75 Cheyenne II, marking a key milestone in the programme’s development. […]
Textron Aviation Defense has been awarded a five-year U.S. government contract valued at more than $150 million to provide sustaining engineering and programme management support for the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II training fleet. CONTRACT EXTENDS LONG-TERM SUPPORT PROGRAMME The contract, awarded by the U.S. government, extends ongoing Sustaining Engineering and Program Management (SEPM) services first […]
TEXTRON AVIATION DEFENSE SECURES $150 MILLION T-6 TEXAN II SUPPORT CONTRACTRead More »
Boeing and the U.S. Department of Defense have signed a seven-year framework agreement to significantly increase production of PAC-3 missile seekers, supporting expanded air and missile defence capabilities. LONG-TERM FRAMEWORK TO SCALE PRODUCTION Boeing and the U.S. Department of Defense have agreed to a seven-year framework aimed at tripling production of PAC-3 seekers to meet […]
BOEING AND U.S. DEFENCE DEPARTMENT AGREE FRAMEWORK TO EXPAND PAC-3 SEEKER PRODUCTIONRead More »
Major General M.C. Moatshe is indicated for appointment and promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General as Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF), effective 01 April 2026, according to an official appointment notice. He is set to succeed Lieutenant General W.S. Mbambo, who is scheduled to retire on 31 March 2026. LEADERSHIP […]
MAJ GEN M.C. MOATSHE INDICATED FOR APPOINTMENT AS CHIEF OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCERead More »
