Italian Air Force begins training to fly MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper
The Italian Air Force began training its first cohort of pilots and sensor operators to fly its new MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS).
GKN Aerospace overhauls first F-35 wheels and brakes assemblies for European fleet
GKN Aerospace announced the first delivery of F-35 Lightning II wheels and brakes assemblies serviced and maintained at its GKN Fokker landing gear facility.
ELM-2060PES: new generation AESA radar pod from ELTA Systems
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled the ELM-2060PES, a new generation AESA SAR/GMTI Pod for Fighter Aircraft, recently developed by ELTA Systems.
Airbus and Leonardo sign MoU to jointly approach future integrated training systems market
Airbus and Leonardo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote integrated training systems.
Boeing invests in KC-46A enhanced defensive capabilities
Boeing and Aurora Flight Sciences are investing in further developing advanced defensive systems and countermeasures for application on next-generation refueling and mobility platforms.
Tiger MkIII programme: Diehl develops computer system for helicopter armament
The Tiger MkIII programme is a major upgrade for the French and Spanish attack helicopters.
Northrop Grumman delivers fourth Triton to U.S. Navy for initial operational capability
Northrop Grumman delivered the fourth multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton to the U.S. Navy ahead of initial operational capability (IOC) this year.
Airbus and Kongsberg to cooperate on helicopter maintenance services in Norway
Airbus Helicopters and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Paris Air Show.
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B-1B Lancer strategic bombers land in Sweden for the first time [VIDEO]
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer supersonic strategic bombers landed at Luleå Kallax Air Base, Sweden, for the first time in history on June 19.
Macron opposes German purchase of Arrow 3 missile defence system
Macron wants European countries to seek greater independence in airspace defence, while Germany proceeds with its plan to purchase the Israeli combat-proven Arrow 3 air defence system.
HENSOLDT equips Ukrainian helicopters with self-protection sensor technology for the first time
HENSOLDT is equipping helicopters of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with state-of-the-art detection and self-protection sensor technology.
Raytheon signs over billion dollar contract for AMRAAM missiles
Raytheon Technologies (RTX) was awarded a USD 1.15 billion contract for AIM-120 D-3 and C-8 AMRAAM missiles.