Germany is moving toward the acquisition of 16 new Airbus A400Ms
Germany is considering placing a new order with Airbus Defence and Space for 16 A400Ms to replace aircraft of the...
Defense
News on military aviation, defense programs, aircraft procurement, armed forces and the aerospace defense industry.
New-generation Eurofighter takes shape in Spain
Airbus Defence and Space has rolled out the first Eurofighter Typhoon for Spain’s Halcón I programme at its Getafe facility...
Ukraine Moves Toward Acquiring Up to 20 Gripen E/F, to Receive 16 Gripen C/D Donated by Sweden
Sweden and Ukraine on May 28 formalized a plan covering both the sale of new-build Gripen E/F aircraft to Kyiv...
ITPS Canada orders six M-346 T Block 20s from Leonardo for advanced fighter pilot training
The International Test Pilots School Canada (ITPS Canada) has placed an order with Leonardo for six M-346 T Block 20...
Embraer Targets Greek Air Force Transport Fleet Renewal with C-390 MRO Partnership
Embraer and Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) have signed a memorandum of cooperation to develop MRO capabilities in Greece for the...
Italy Selects Airbus A330 MRTT After Cancelling KC-46 Pegasus Order
It comes as a partial surprise: Italy is set to become a new operator of Airbus’ A330 MRTT (Multi Role...
UAV : Safran and Baykar sign a strategic partnership
Safran Electronics & Defense has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Turkish company Baykar in the field of UAVs...
The first Indian-assembled Airbus C295 rolls out from Vadodara assembly line
The very first C295 military transport aircraft to be assembled in India rolled out of the factory in Vadodara, Gujarat,...
France’s future nuclear aircraft carrier to be named “France Libre”
The successor to the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle now has a name. France’s next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (PA-NG) has...
GE Aerospace to invest $1 billion in the U.S. to boost production
GE Aerospace is continuing to accelerate its production ramp-up. The U.S. engine manufacturer announced it will invest another $1 billion...
Airbus Helicopters Sees Strong Order Growth in 2025, Driven by Military Programs
Airbus Helicopters continued to strengthen its market position in 2025. The European helicopter manufacturer recorded 544 gross orders (or 536 net after cancellations), compared...
Indonesia Welcomes Its First Rafale Fighters
Indonesia has taken delivery of its first three Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation. According to Brigadier General Rico Ricardo...
Ghana Acquires Multi Mission Helicopters from Airbus
Ghana has placed an initial order for four helicopters with Airbus Helicopters, a contract covering two H175Ms, one ACH175, and...
Sabena technics wins DMAé contract for Franco-German C-130J Super Hercules fleet support
France’s Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (DMAé) awarded Sabena technics on December 24 the long-term maintenance and operational support (MCO) contract...
Lufthansa to Sell Two Boeing 747 8Is to the U.S. Government
German airline Lufthansa is to part with four of its Jumbo Jets next year, a move that might seem logical...
Airbus Delivers First H160 Helicopter to the French Gendarmerie
The French Gendarmerie’s airborne capabilities are set for a major boost. Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 helicopter destined...
The Bundeswehr Orders Additional H145M Helicopters from Airbus
Airbus Helicopters has won an additional order for H145M helicopters from the Bundeswehr. Germany has decided to exercise an option...
French Air Force E-3Fs to Remain Under AFI KLM E&M Support Until Replacement
The maintenance support for the French Air and Space Force’s four Boeing E-3F AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) aircraft...