Ukrainian pilots learn to fly F-16 Fighter jets following basic training in the UK
The first cohort of Ukrainian pilots to receive training from the Royal Air Force are now learning to fly F-16 fighter jets.
Germany orders new pilot helmet systems from Gentex Corporation
The German defence procurement agency (BAAINBw) signed a contract with the American company Gentex Corporation for the supply of 1,850 helmet systems.
B-1B Lancer bombers arrive in Sweden for Bomber Task Force 24-2
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, arrived in Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, for Bomber Task Force 24-2, Feb. 23, 2024.
Hungary orders four Gripen C fighters from Saab
Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and received an order for four additional Gripen C fighter aircraft for Hungary.
Rheinmetall: Austria taps Skyranger air defence turret for Pandur EVO vehicles
The Skyranger 30’s breakthrough in Austria sets the stage for further advances in Europe. Orders from Germany and Denmark are expected soon.
Czech industry to support ELM-2084 MMR air defence radars
The Czech Republic signed an intergovernmental CZK 3.5 billion contract with Israel for the purchase of eight ELM-2084 MMR radars in December 2019.
Rafael and RTX joint venture to produce Tamir interceptors in the U.S.
A joint venture between Rafael and RTX will manufacture the Tamir interceptors of the Israeli Iron Dome air defence system for foreign clients and will also serve as a backup for local production in Israel.
UK allocates GBP 4.5 billion to equip armed forces with encrewed systems
UK Defence Drone Strategy launched to deliver unified approach to uncrewed systems across all three military services, supported by GBP 4.5 billion of investment.
Germany to boost air defence with Skyranger 30 mobile systems
The German Bundestag's Budget Committee has authorized the purchase of 19 Skyranger mobile air defence systems, marking a significant upgrade to the Bundeswehr's capabilities against aerial threats.
French scramble for visual identification of Russian aircraft off Estonian coast
The French fighter pilots approached the Russian aircraft under standard procedures, conducted a routine identification and escorted it before returning to the NATO Air Policing base at Šiauliai.
Scientific Systems develops non-GPS navigation for GPS-denied environments
Scientific Systems is continuing development of ImageNav, the company’s non-GPS, image-based, precision navigation software.
OCCAR: final Airbus A400M transport aicraft delivered to Belgium
The A400M is the most advanced, proven and certified airlifter available, combining 21st century state-of-the-art technologies to fulfil the current and upcoming armed forces’ needs.