Airbus Helicopters finalizes acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik
The acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik by Airbus Helicopters has now been finalized, as all the necessary regulatory approvals have been obtained.
GA-ASI flies first M2DO MQ-9A aircraft
GA-ASI flew the first production MQ-9A Multi-Domain Operations (M2DO)-ready variant of the US Air Force MQ-9A Reaper.
Dutch aviatiors receives two AH-64E Apache helicopters
The 302nd Squadron of the Royal Netherlands Air Force took delivery of two new AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters at Robert Gray Army Air Field.
Aero signs contract for overhaul and modernization of L-39 aircraft of the Bulgarian Air Force
The leading Czech aerospace industry company Aero Vodochody (Aero) has awarded a contract for the overhaul of L-39 aircraft to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence.
Netherlands prepare F-35 deployment to NATO enhanced Air Policing in Poland
The Royal Netherlands Air Force is preparing a deployment of their F-35 fighter jets in support of NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission.
South Korea orders Light Armed Helicopters (LAH)
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a USD 235 million contract for the delivery of Light Armed Helicopters (LAH) to the South Korean Armed Forces.
US Navy approves full-rate production for Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter
The US Navy declared full rate production of the Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter, a decision that is expected to increase production to more than 20 helicopters annually in the coming years
Egypt purchases new Boeing CH-47F Chinooks to modernize fleet
Contract continues 40+ year partnership and provides Egyptian Air Force with advanced multi-mission helicopter capabilities.
Improved Spyder air defence system against tactical ballistic missiles
Israeli company Rafael has upgraded its Spyder air defence system and it is now capable of intercepting tactical ballistic missiles (TBM).
Tecnobit cryptographic solutions selected for Spanish Tiger MkIII helicopters
Spanish fleet of Tiger Mark III helicopters will be equipped with cryptographic solutions from Tecnobit (Grupo Oesía).
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Turkey: Siper air defence missile hits target at 100+ km range [VIDEO]
A long-range Turkish indigenous air defence missile, Siper, was successfully test-fired and it hit the target with a range of more than 100 kilometers (62 miles).
GMV improves in-flight refueling efficiency
Aerial hose-and-drogue refueling operations have undergone little in the way of technological upgrades over the past 70 years.