L3Harris: Confronting the hypersonic threat demands a united front
Hypersonic missile defense requires global cooperation. L3Harris is leading the charge through strategic international partnerships in space-based MW/MD technologies.
MBDA: Mistral 3 project to receive EUR 60 million from European Union
The Mistral project was part of the ‘Air Defence Systems’ section of the EDIRPA. The project will receive funding of EUR 60 million out of a total EDIRPA budget of EUR 300 million.
Germany modernises Air Force with F-35 jets: a leap in defence and NATO collaboration
The German Air Force (Luftwaffe) is set to receive 35 brand-new Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, replacing its ageing Tornado fleet.
Israel Aerospace Industries secures contract for Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile interceptors
The Israel Ministry of Defence and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have finalised a significant contract to enhance the production of Arrow 3 interceptors.
First F-35A jets arrive at Ebbing Air National Guard Base for international pilot training
The first pair of F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jets for Poland arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
RTX secures contract for Romanian Patriot air defence systems production
The US Department of Defence announced the signing of a USD 946.5 million contract with RTX Corporation to produce and supply additional Patriot air defence systems to Romania.
Italy signs new Eurofighter Typhoon contract as part of EUR 7.4 billion programme
Eurofighter and NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) have signed a major contract to supply up to 24 new Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to the Italian Air Force.
Elbit Systems to equip German Airbus A350 with DIRCM self-protection technology
Elbit Systems’ DIRCM technology is specifically designed to counter threats from advanced surface-to-air missiles, utilising laser technology and sophisticated imaging systems.
ITP Aero delivers EJ200 Halcón engine to Spanish Air and Space Force
On 9 December, ITP Aero announced the delivery of an EJ200 Halcón engine to the Spanish Air and Space Force during a ceremony at its facilities in Ajalvir, Madrid.
Spain and Turkey sign Memorandum of Understanding for trainer aircraft development
Spain and Turkey have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the joint development of a new advanced trainer aircraft for the Spanish Air Force.
Israel and Slovakia sign EUR 560 million deal for Barak MX air defence system
Israel and Slovakia have finalised a landmark EUR 560 million defence agreement for the supply of the Barak MX Integrated Air Defence System, produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
Eurofighter secures future with long-term evolution technology contract
The Eurofighter Typhoon programme has achieved a significant milestone with the signing of the Long Term Evolution (LTE) Technology Maturation Phase (TMP) Part 1 contract.