The Czech Republic joins the F-35 Lightning II global team
The Czech Republic government signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) making official its intent to procure 24 Lockheed Martin 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
Czechia and Germany plan future air cooperation
Germany plans to introduce the first F-35 aircraft into service in 2026, and the first planes are expected to arrive in Czechia at the beginning of the next decade.
First GlobalEye airborne early warning & control aicraft arrives in Sweden
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has announced the arrival of the first of two GlobalEye airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft.
Terma and Aalborg University develop pod for SAR operations
Terma and Aalborg University (AAU) join forces to develop a state-of-the-art mission pod for UAVs and helicopters.
Romania acquires Chiron (KP-SAM) air defence systems from South Korea
Romanian government finalized an intergovernmental agreement with the Republic of Korea for the purchase of South Korean Chiron (KP-SAM) very short-range air defence systems.
U.S. approves F-16 C/D fighter and weapon systems sale to Turkey
The U.S. Department of State has greenlighted Turkey's request for the purchase and upgrade of Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcon Block 70 aircraft.
Washington approves USD 8.6 billion sale of F-35 fighters to Greece
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of up to 40 Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft and related equipment to Greece.
Dutch aviators receive new AH-64E Apache flight simulator
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced the introduction of a cutting-edge AH-64E Apache flight simulator at the Gilze-Rijen Air Base.
Italy provides continuous support to NATO’s Air Policing posture
Italian F-35 fighters continue their deployment at Malbork Air Base, Poland, supporting the enhanced Air Policing and NATO’s deterrence and defence mission on the eastern flank.
Slovenia procures IRIS-T SLM air defence system within ESSI framework
The purchase order includes one fire unit, consisting of the components radar, tactical operations center and four missile launchers as well as IRIS-T SL guided missiles and logistic support.
For the first time F-35 jets safeguard BENELUX airspace
The Netherlands began flying their F-35s under NATO Air Policing over the BENELUX States on January 25, 2024 in a further step to integrate fifth-generation assets into standing defensive missions.
Helibasket LLC supports Sikorsky’s delivery of S-70M Black Hawk helicopters to Europe
Helibasket LLC delivered the first seven of its HB2000 Heli-Baskets to PZL Mielec to support its 2023 shipment of new-generation Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk utility helicopters to the European market.