Boeing signs USD 793 million contract for CH-47F Chinook helicopters
Boeing received a contract to produce 18 CH-47F Block I Chinooks for South Korea and one additional aircraft for Spain.
Morocco intends to continue its purchases of Israeli-made weapons systems
Morocco's appetite for Israeli-made weapon systems is soaring. Now, according to sources, this country is negotiating the purchase of the Delilah short-range cruise missile for its fighter jets.
Sweden signs contract with Thales for SMART-L MM long-range radars
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed an agreement with Thales for the delivery and installation of SMART-L Multi Mission land based long-range radars.
Austria to join European Sky Shield Initiative
Austria intends to join the European Sky Shield Initiative, a pan-European air and missile defence project led by Germany.
Zelenskyy on IRIS-T SLM air defence system: “brilliant”
In a video message, Zelenskiy praised the IRIS-T SLM air defence systems, stating, "The brilliant IRIS-T systems have proven to be very effective in protecting our air space."
Airbus Works Council: Eurofighter orders instead of more F-35s needed in Germany
Thomas Pretzl, Chairman of the Central Works Council at Airbus Defence and Space spoke out in favour of a clear German Eurofighter commitment.
Switzerland intends to join the European Sky Shield Initiative
Switzerland has expressed its intention to participate in the European Sky Shield Initiative established by Germany in 2022.
Rheinmetall to build state-of-the-art F-35 fuselage factory in Germany
Rheinmetall plans to build an ultramodern factory at Weeze in the Kleve district of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) to produce fuselage sections for the F-35A.
BAE Systems to equip RAF Typhoons with ECRS Mk2 radars
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a GBP 870 million contract to deliver ECRS Mk2 radar to enhance the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon fighter jet fleet.
Germany renews A400M in-service support contract with Airbus
BAAINBw and Airbus Defence & Space GmbH finalized a new system support contract for the A400M aircraft.
Quantum Systems enters into a partnership with Airbus Defence and Space
Quantum Systems partners with Airbus Defence and Space in a research effort on AI and swarming in tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
EDA’s final helicopter exercise ends, opens way for new training centre
Hot Blade 2023 featured the participation of 25 air assets and approximately 1,100 military personnel from six countries, including Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Slovakia, Switzerland, and the host nation,