Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M helicopters to replace Pumas under EU defence financing plan
Romania has ordered 12 Airbus H225M military helicopters to begin replacing its Puma fleet for conventional and special operations.
F-117A Nighthawk ‘The Overachiever,’ veteran of four conflicts, makes final flight to Smithsonian
The only F-117A Nighthawk to fly in all four major conflicts in which the stealth jet saw combat has taken to the air one last time, as cargo.
U.S. Air Force tests Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) in Australia
The U.S. Air Force has flight-tested its Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) in Australia in cooperation with the Royal Australian Air Force, according to The War Zone.
Thailand’s Queen Suthida takes controls of single-seat Gripen fighter for first solo flight
Thailand’s Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana completed her first solo flight in a single-seat JAS-39C Gripen fighter on 8 October.
Bell Boeing joint venture works with suppliers to sustain V-22 Osprey fleet beyond 2055
Bell Boeing and the V-22 Joint Program Office are working with suppliers to improve parts availability and sustain the Osprey fleet beyond 2055.
U.S. F-35A Lightning II fighters join Marrakech Airshow in support of Morocco partnership
U.S. F-35A Lightning II fighters from the 48th Fighter Wing are participating in the Marrakech Airshow, which runs October 7–10 in Morocco.
General Dynamics demonstrates navigation without GPS on Talon-A hypersonic aircraft
General Dynamics Mission Systems has completed a hypersonic flight demonstration of its Multiple Orbit Navigation (MO-Nav) receiver aboard the reusable Talon-A test aircraft.
Saab and GKN Aerospace sign long-term deal to expand Gripen E/F engine support
Saab and GKN Aerospace have signed a long-term agreement expanding their cooperation on the Gripen E/F fighter’s propulsion system.
Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35 arrives in Arkansas for Luftwaffe pilot training ahead of deliveries to Büchel in 2027
Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II has arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas to support Luftwaffe pilot training, Lockheed Martin said.
First Embraer-built Gripen E fighter makes maiden flight ahead of further testing and delivery to the Brazilian Air Force
The flight tested the aircraft’s main systems and flight characteristics ahead of further testing and acceptance for delivery to the Brazilian Air Force.
Lockheed Martin says Morocco’s first F-16 Block 72 fighter jet has made its maiden flight
The jet will now continue through flight testing before first delivery, the U.S. defense contractor said.
U.S. Air Force redeploys strategic bombers from RAF Fairford to the United States
“U.S. Air Force bombers routinely operate around the world to support global force readiness and operational requirements,” a Pentagon spokesperson said.