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.
General Atomics: Gray Eagle 25M makes its first flight
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted the first flight of the Gray Eagle 25M (GE-25M) Unmanned Aircraft System.
EDGE wins major contract for 200 unmanned helicopters
EDGE has signed a landmark contract to supply 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the UAE Ministry of Defence.
RAF and Italian Air Force sign implementation agreement
The Royal Air Force has signed a formal agreement with the Italian Air Force which paves the way for servicing and maintenance of each other’s Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35B Lightning aircraft.
Germany: starting gun sounds for advanced short- and very short range air defence system
Networking will enable connection to the IRIS T-SLM fire units currently under procurement as well as to the Skyranger 30 ground-based mobile air defence system, to be procured in future.
Dutch MQ-9 Reapers commence surveillance operations on NATO’s eastern flank
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced the deployment of MQ-9 drones to bolster NATO's surveillance capabilities along its eastern flank.