Germany to acquire three more P-8A Poseidon aircraft
The Budget Committee of the Bundestag approved a proposal to allocate financial resources for the purchase of an additional three Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
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France: successful M51.3 missile in-flight qualification test [VIDEO]
ArianeGroup and the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) successfully completed the first flight test of a M51.3 missile from the Ballistic Launch Site (BLB).
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STM wins first export order for ALPAGU loitering munition system [VIDEO]
STM sector has recorded another major export success in the field of tactical mini UAV’s, further cementing its pioneering position in Türkiye, the compnay said in a press release.
LTAMDS air defence radar detected and tracked cruise missile during test
Raytheon, in support of the U.S. Army, completed a live-fire engagement using the advanced, 360-degree Lower Tier Air and Missile Defence Sensor, known as LTAMDS.
NATO’s eyes in the sky in Slovenia
On 15 November 2023, a NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft landed at Cerklje-ob-Krki Air Base in Slovenia to underline NATO’s ability to defend and protect Allies.
The NH90 helicopter in Spain: the family keeps growing
With more than 10,000 flight hours under its belt, the NH90 has provided the Spanish Army and Air Force with new capabilities, fleet rationalisation and safety improvements.
Japan receives green light to purchase 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles
The United States Department of State has approved the sale of a total of 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles with related equipment to Japan.
EDGE Group secures major contract for REACH-S drones
EDGE will provide the medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) REACH-S unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for enhanced surveillance missions.
GE Aerospace’s XA100 engine testing achieves new milestone
GE Aerospace announced that its XA100 engine successfully completed additional testing, in coordination with the U.S. Air Force (USAF).
Derco and Aerostar sign agreement in support of Romanian Air Force F-16 fleet
Derco signed an agreement with Aerostar S.A. to repair landing gear, wheels and brakes in support of the Romanian Air Force F-16 fleet.
RAF’s MQ-9B Protector flies in the UK for the first time
The MQ-9B Protector RG Mk1 took to the skies from RAF Waddington, marking another important milestone in the delivery of the surveillance, intelligence, and precision strike aircraft to the front line.
C-UAS systems developed by ESG presented to President of Finland
Protection against threats from drones was part of the agenda of the official visit of the President of the Republic of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, to Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier.