Hermes 900 Starliner certified to operate in civilian airspace
Israeli company Elbit Systems was granted the first ever dual military and civilian certification for an unmanned aerial system (UAS).
Leonardo and Safran partner for AW09 single-engine helicopter propulsion system
Leonardo and Safran Helicopter Engines announced today they have joined forces to further enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of the next generation AW09 single-engine helicopter.
Italian industry signs contract for next development phase of 6th generation air system
The team of Italian companies have signed a contract to support the Italian Ministry of Defense in the GCAP programme’s new concept & assessment phase and related demonstration activities.
Ukraine orders additional 105 surveillance drones from Quantum-Systems
Quantum-Systems GmbH announced it will deliver 105 additional long-endurance reconnaissance drones type Vector in military support of Ukraine’s armed forces, funded by the German Government.
Lockheed Martin: first flight of F-16 Block 70 aircraft
Lockheed Martin announced the successful first flight of the F-16 Block 70 at its Greenville, South Carolina site.
Elbit Systems to provide DIRCM service center for NATO MRTT fleet
Elbit Systems has signed a five years in-service support contract with the NSPA for the Direct Infrared Counter Measures (“DIRCM”) systems supplied to the MRTT fleet.
US Army orders counter drone-systems from Epirus
American technology company Epirus announced a USD 66.1 million contract award from the US Army for the Leonidas C-UAS systems.
British CH-47 Chinooks return to Estonia
British Chinook helicopters have returned to Estonia as part of the Aviation Task Force agreed to by UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace in November 2022.
German Armed Forces transfers the Patriot air defence system to Poland
The German Armed Forces began moving the first two of three Patriot anti-aircraft missile squadrons to Poland.
Kuwait buys Bayraktar TB2 drones
Turkish aerospace & defence industry company Baykar signed a contract with Ministry of Defence of Kuwait for Bayraktar TB2 drones.
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The legend of aviation: Sikorsky delivers 5,000th “Hawk” helicopter [VIDEO]
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, delivered its 5,000th “Hawk” variant helicopter, a US Army UH-60M Black Hawk.
Raytheon to develop mission planning and C2 system for US Air Force
Raytheon BBN has been awarded a contract to develop a rocket cargo mission planning, and Command and Control, or C2, system for the US Air Force.