Safran wins contract for support of Merlin helicopter engines
Safran Helicopter Engines UK has signed a contract worth GBP 300 million to provide support for RTM322 engines, which equip 55 AW101 Merlin helicopters operated by the Royal Navy.
Sweden purchases additional LITENING 5 targeting pods for Gripen fighters
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the procurement of additional Litening 5 target designator pods.
Thales completes the acquisition of Cobham Aerospace Communications
Thales has completed the acquisition of Cobham Aerospace Communications, (“AeroComms”), a leading supplier of advanced, ultra-reliable innovative safety cockpit communication and connectivity systems.
German deployable control unit augments NATO defensive posture on Baltic Sea
The German Deployable Control and Reporting Centre (DCRC), call sign Red Hawk, established operational readiness and will augment NATO command and control arrangements in the Baltic Sea region.
IAI, Aerotor sign MOU to advance unmanned technologies
The growing demand for advanced multi rotor unmanned systems bring Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to cooperate with companies that specialize in these systems.
BAE Systems: EPAWSS system for F-15 aircraft completes operational testing
The U.S. Air Force recently completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E) of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS).
Hermeus unveils first aircraft, Quarterhorse Mk 1
Hermeus, the company operationalizing hypersonic aircraft, has unveiled its first aircraft — Quarterhorse Mk 1 — which will take flight later this year.
Australian E-7A Wedgetail aircraft concludes six-month early warning operation in Europe
A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft will commence its return to Australia this week after a six-month deployment on Operation Kudu.
Lockheed Martin inks USD 483 million JAGM, Hellfire follow-on production contract
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a follow-on production contract for Joint-Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and Hellfire missiles.
Russia upgrades Kh-101 cruise missile with additional warhead
Russia has successfully upgraded the Kh-101 cruise missile, now featuring a warhead that weighs approximately 800kg, effectively doubling the payload from its previous capacity of around 400kg.
Bayraktar TB3 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) completes 27-hour flight test
The second prototype of the Bayraktar TB3 marine Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) has successfully completed a 27-hour flight in its latest test.
Turkish drone exports: implications for NATO relations
While Turkish drones may not boast cutting-edge technology, their affordability makes them accessible to “middle-power and other aspirant nations”. Compared to Western counterparts, Turkish drones offer comparable capabilities at a significantly lower cost.