Bundeswehr orders 70mm practice rockets for combat helicopter Tiger from Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall has finalized a framework-contract with the Bundeswehr concerning the delivery of 70mm-practice rockets.
Hypersonix Launch Systems Ltd secures contract for UK’s Hypersonic Technologies Framework
Hypersonix Launch Systems Ltd is Australia’s leading aerospace company, specializing in hydrogen scramjet propulsion technology and the design and manufacture of hypersonic aircraft.
Romania to sign historic F-35A fighter jet contract by year’s end
Romania's Minister of National Defence, Angel Tîlvăr, said that the country is set to sign a contract for F-35A fighter jets.
Finland, Sweden vigilant and closely integrated into NATO Air Policing on Baltic Sea
NATO’s Combined Air Operation Centre at Uedem, Germany, reported two Russian fighter aircraft flying over international waters in the Baltic Sea from Kaliningrad to mainland Russia on July 15.
F-15EX Eagle II unveiled at Portland Air National Guard Base
Eighteen F-15EXs will be delivered to the 142nd Wing as the Air Force adds nearly 100 new operational F-15EX Eagle IIs to its inventory.
First German pilots complete training for CH-47 Chinook helicopter
The first two German pilots have successfully completed their training on the new heavy transport helicopter, the CH-47F Chinook.
Swedish Air Force participates in NATO surveillance operations over North Atlantic
For the first time as a NATO member, the Swedish Air Force participated in NATO operations across the North Atlantic.
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NATO enhances readiness of Integrated Air and Missile Defence [VIDEO]
Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Allies have taken further steps to strengthen NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD).
Pratt & Whitney completes F135 Engine Core Upgrade preliminary design review
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, completed the F135 Engine Core Upgrade's (ECU) preliminary design review (PDR), affirming the ECU's design is on schedule and exceeding expectations.
Quantum Systems’ Scorpion and Vector drones selected by Australian Defence Forces
Quantum-Systems Inc. announced it was awarded two contracts under DEF129-SUAS, formerly known as Land 129 Phase 4B, totaling AUD $90 million.
PATRIOT long-range air defence system deployed in Lithuania
On July 6, a Dutch ship piered at Klaipėda Seaport bringing the PATRIOT long-range air defence system for deployment at the Lithuanian Air Force Base in Šiauliai for Baltic Connection 24 (BALTCON24) training cycle.
Largest balloon ever launched from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden
Larger means higher – and on July 13 at 4.39 pm local time, the largest stratospheric balloon ever to be launched from Esrange Space Center rose from the ground in northern Sweden.