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 […]
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 […]
X-59 ENGINE ROARS, LOCKHEED MARTIN STARTS LAST MAJOR GROUND TESTRead More »
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 […]
INDIA SIGNS DEAL WITH RUSSIA FOR ADVANCED PANTSIR VARIANTS TO BOOST AIR DEFENCERead More »
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 »
HENSOLDT South Africa recently announced the launch of its new Bushbaby 200 long-range electro-optical system, an advanced solution for day and night surveillance applications. Officially unveiled at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition, the Bushbaby 200 represents the next generation of surveillance technology, designed to meet the evolving needs of defence, security and […]
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreement for the sale of a second Bell 505 to the Fort Worth Police Department. “Bell is proud the Fort Worth Police Department has chosen to expand their existing all-Bell public safety fleet with the purchase of an additional Bell 505, continuing our long-standing […]
FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT ADDS SECOND BELL 505 TO PUBLIC SAFETY FLEETRead More »
Hypersonic missile defence requires global cooperation. L3Harris is leading the charge through strategic international partnerships in space-based MW/MD technologies. Faster, more elusive and more dangerous than ever before, hypersonic missiles are an increasing threat to global security. The U.S. and its allies must confront the emerging threat as adversaries build out their hypersonic capabilities. […]
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Airbus Helicopters has signed a landmark contract with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 Airbus H135 helicopters to train the next generation of RCAF Pilots. The contract is part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program and marks the […]
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will deliver Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) to Poland in a sale the U.S. State Department said will improve the security of a NATO ally that is a “force for political stability.” The targeting systems for Poland were included in a recently finalized U.S. Foreign Military Sale contract worth $90.68 million […]
