French Army’s NH90 for Special Forces has started flight testing
Airbus Helicopters has launched the flight test campaign for the prototype of the NH90 Standard 2. This standard is one of the latest NH90 configurations and is…
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Lockheed Martin Delivers 2,700th C-130 Hercules Tactical Airlifter
Lockheed Martin recently delivered the 2,700th Hercules multi-mission tactical airlifter, increasing the size, reach and strength of the worldwide C-130 fleet. This landmark aircraft is…
Flexrotor: the 25kg force multiplier
The Flexrotor unmanned aerial system is Airbus’ newest addition to its UAS portfolio. Its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and long endurance are just two…
1000th F-35 Pilot ready to go
On May 22, the Pilot Fit Facility (PFF) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, outfitted its 1,000th F-35 pilot – Japanese Air Self-Defense Force pilot, Capt. Ryosuke Sugimoto.
Belgium chooses Airbus H145M for Armed Forces and Federal Police
The Kingdom of Belgium will procure 15 multi-role H145M helicopters for the army and two helicopters plus three options for the Federal Police. The contract was signed…
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fleet recently reached 500,000 flight hours
The World’s Premier Air Dominance Fighter Since its introduction over 25 years ago, the F-22 Raptor has been at the forefront of air superiority, demonstrating unparalleled capabilities…
NH90 comprehensive upgrade programme launched
Marignane – NH Industries (NHI) and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) have signed a contract to launch the development and qualification of the NH90…
Finland sees first NATO deployment as its jets join mission in Romania
CONSTANTA, Romania, June 12 (Reuters) – Finland on Tuesday made its first deployment for NATO since joining the alliance in April 2023, sending seven F-18…
Advanced Embraer C-390 Airlifters Deal: Netherlands Teams with Austria for Acquisition
The Netherlands and Austria are teaming up to get some Embraer C-390 airlifters, according to Austrian defense officials. They just signed a new MOU on…
GERMANY TO PURCHASE 20 ADDITIONAL EUROFIGHTER JETS
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz today announced the purchase of 20 additional Eurofighter jets. Speaking at the opening of the ILA in Berlin, Chancellor Scholz said…
The ABCs of F-35
F-35s are providing advanced, connected capabilities to the U.S. and allies around the world – from the air, land, and sea. The F-35 family includes…
Leonardo celebrates the opening of PZL-Świdnik’s production line for the AW149 helicopters of the Polish Armed Forces
Less than two years following contract signature, localised AW149 production is now being undertaken through PZL-Świdnik, the Polish-owned Leonardo company Leonardo is a long-term strategic…