QinetiQ secures EUR 284 million Aerial Training Services contract with German Armed Forces
The 10-year contract is worth €284 million with an option for an additional two-year extension.
Israeli company Smart Drones develops copy of Russian Lancet drone
Some European countries are interested in the services of the Israeli company Smart Drones, which offers "Red Squadron" services depicting the most advanced armed drones made by Russia and Iran.
Slovakia to buy AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from the United States
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Slovakia, involving AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and related equipment and services.
U.S. Army Special Operations orders two more MH-47G Block II Chinooks from Boeing
U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing a USD 115 million contract to produce two more MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft.
NATO: Italy takes over Baltic Air Policing in Lithuania
Commitment to NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission continues as outgoing air force detachments hand over the responsibility to incoming Allies at Šiauliai Air Force Base, Lithuania.
Primoco One 150M UAV moves closer to NATO STANAG certification
Czech UAV manufacturer Primoco UAV has moved significantly closer to completing certification under the internationally applicable NATO STANAG 4703 standard.
U.S. bombers complete latest European Bomber Task Force deployment
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft completed a first-ever deployment to Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, by returning to their home-station at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
First F-16 fighter jets reportedly arrive in Ukraine
An unspecified number of Western F-16 multirole fighters have arrived in Ukraine, Bloomberg reported.
Quantum Systems donates 100 Trinity mapping drones to Ukraine
Quantum Systems specializes in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS).
HENSOLDT secures EUR 100 million contract to supply SPEXER Radars for Skyranger 30 systems
Rheinmetall Air Defence has awarded HENSOLDT a contract to supply SPEXER air defence radars for use in the new Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft gun tank (FlakPz).
Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) finalizes preparations for major test event
Last month, the Marine Corps’ Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) program office completed digital integration testing, marking a significant milestone in the system’s development.
Finnish Air Force: successful NATO deployment to Romania ends
The Finnish Air Force's first major NATO deployment to Romania succeeded as planned and achieved its objectives. F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets returned to Finland on 29 July 2024.