First aerial refuelling mission from MMU’s A330 MRTT to C-17 aircraft
The Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport Unit (MMU) successfully executed its first heavy air-to-air refuelling (AAR) operation with a C-17 aircraft.
Lithuania plans to buy IRIS-T SLM air defence systems from Germany
Lithuania is considering the purchase of the IRIS-T medium-range air defence system from Germany, according to Lithuanian Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas.
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters practise landing on highways
Swedish Air Force Gripen fighters practised the delicate art of landing on civilian highways during an exercise near Gothenburg, Sweden on 21 May 2024.
Mallet Strike: German PATRIOT air defence system successfully deployed to Finland
Exercise Mallet Strike finished after ten days of practicing binational integrated air defence drills with almost 1,500 soldiers from across the Finnish Armed Forces and a 250-strong German PATRIOT firing unit.
Germany delivers additional IRIS-T air defence systems to Ukraine
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed on X that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have received another IRIS-T air defence system from Berlin.
U.S. bombers deploy to Royal Air Force Fairford for latest European bomber task force
Four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2024 to commence Bomber Task Force (BTF) Europe 24-3.
France: ASMPA-R missile successfully fired from Rafale B fighter
The French Ministry of Armed Forces announced the successful evaluation of the upgraded ASMPA-R air-to-surface medium-range missile.
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German Eurofighters patrol the Baltic skies from Latvia [VIDEO]
A detachment of German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons are currently based at Lielvarde Air Base, where they’re tasked with ensuring the safety and security of the airspace over and around Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Indra plays key role in the development of European counter-drone systems
Indra is a member of the core group heading the Leonardo-led JEY-CUAS project, which has been fostered by the EU through the EDIDP.
Poland signs USD 970 million deal for early warning aerostats
The Polish Ministry of National Defence has signed a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the delivery of four aerostats equipped with early warning sensors.
MBDA signs enhancements for Italian air defence systems based on CAMM-ER with OCCAR
The Grifo system utilizes CAMM-ER jointly developed in the United Kingdom and Italy for land and naval air defence.
Safran selected by Bell for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program
Safran Electrical & Power has signed an agreement with Bell Textron Inc. to provide the starter-generation systems for the U.S. Army’s FLRAA program.