AUGUSTINE, FL – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has officially commenced production of the first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye for the French Navy. In a ceremony at the company’s St. Augustine manufacturing facility, representatives from Northrop Grumman, the French Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, and the Navy International Programs Office gathered to mark the start of […]

NORTHROP GRUMMAN BEGINS E-2D ADVANCED HAWKEYE PRODUCTION FOR FRANCERead More »

In a groundbreaking initiative to change medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) capabilities, paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division have played a pivotal role in refining the design of the Future MEDEVAC Cabin, a critical component of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). Between November 12 and November 22, Critical Care Flight Paramedics (CCFP) of the 3-82 […]

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MEDEVAC: 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION LEADS THE WAYRead More »

In a significant step toward enhancing the operational versatility of the C-390 Millennium, Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) have signed an agreement to expand the platform’s special mission capabilities. The announcement, made at Mostra BID, the National Defence and Security Fair in Brasília, highlights a collaborative effort to explore the aircraft’s potential in […]

EMBRAER AND BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE ADVANCE C-390 MILLENNIUM SPECIAL MISSION CAPABILITIESRead More »

DARPA’s ambitious INSPIRED program has partnered with RTX’s BBN Technologies to redefine the boundaries of sensor technology. This initiative aims to deliver compact, low-power, photonic chip-scale quantum sensors capable of exceeding the precision of traditional sensors by more than tenfold. This breakthrough, which harnesses the exotic quantum properties of light, has the potential to revolutionise […]

DARPA AND RTX BBN TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOP GROUNDBREAKING PHOTONIC SENSORSRead More »

The Czech Republic’s largest aircraft manufacturer, AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE, has officially named its most advanced trainer aircraft the L-39 Skyfox. Celebrating over a century of aviation innovation, Aero draws on its storied legacy with iconic aircraft such as the L-29 Dolphin and L-39 Albatros, while introducing a modern marvel tailored for multi-role performance. A Legacy […]

AERO L-39 SKYFOX: THE CZECH FOX SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTSRead More »

PZL Mielec completed the delivery of helicopters under the 2021 contract. The delivered helicopters will support the operational activities of the Polish Armed Forces. PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has completed production and delivered the final two contracted S-70i™ Black Hawk® multi-role helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces. These deliveries conclude the contract for […]

PZL MIELEC DELIVERED FINAL TWO CONTRACTED BLACK HAWK HELICOPTERS TO THE POLISH ARMED FORCESRead More »

NATO member Sweden has selected Embraer’s C-390 multi-role aircraft to replace its C-130H and modernize tactical transport fleet, which has been in service for over 50 years. Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson and Brazilian Defence Minister José Múcio signed a letter of intent on 9 November, officially launching the procurement process. The acquisition of the C-390 further […]

SWEDEN HAS CHOSEN THE BRAZILIAN-BUILT C-390 AS ITS FUTURE MILITARY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFTRead More »

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® (NYSE: LMT), in partnership with NASA Aeronautics, started X-59 engine run testing, marking the aircraft’s final major system check-out before taxi tests and first flight. The tests also mark the first time the X-59 was powered fully internally.   During the tests, Lockheed Martin is verifying inlet and nozzle performance, aircraft and engine […]

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The Pantsir air defence system is a highly versatile and mobile platform designed to protect military installations and critical infrastructure from aerial threats, including aircraft, drones, and precision-guided munitions. The Pantsir air defence missile-gun system is equipped with advanced radar and electro-optical tracking systems. Deal underscores continued defence collaboration between India and Russia. With this […]

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Japan’s destroyer-turned-aircraft carrier, the JS Kaga, marked a significant milestone last week, completing its first sea trials with the F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter off the coast of California. These trials represent a historic moment for Japan, as the Kaga is the first aircraft carrier operated by the Japanese Maritime Defence Force (JMSDF) since World […]

JAPAN’S AIRCRAFT CARRIER JS KAGA COMPLETES HISTORIC F-35B TRIALSRead More »