Dassault Aviation: resumption of Rafale aircraft deliveries to France
On 29 December 2022, Dassault Aviation’s Mérignac plant delivered Rafale B359 (F3R standard) to the Direction Générale de l’Armement (French defense procurement agency).
GMV and Embraer to cooperate in the development of navigation systems
The Brazilian aeronautics company Embraer and GMV in Portugal have recently signed a memorandum of understanding.
Elbit Systems to increase IAF training capability with new simulation solutions
The Israel Ministry of Defense signed an agreement with Elbit Systems to expand the Mission Training Center (MTC) at the Hatzor Air Force Base.
Rheinmetall to modernize Skyguard 35 mm air defence systems for international customer
An international customer has contracted with Rheinmetall to modernize its 35mm cannon-based air defence systems.
Airbus and VDL Group join forces to produce an airborne laser communication terminal
Airbus and VDL Group have signed a partnership agreement for the development and manufacturing of a laser communication terminal for aircraft, known as UltraAir.
Canada announces the procurement of the F-35 Lightning II
The Government of Canada announced it is procuring Lockheed Martin's 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
South Korea interested in Rafael’s Sky Spotter system
South Korea is considering the purchase of Israeli-made anti-drone systems. This comes after North Korean drones entered the nation's air space in December.
Aselsan laser guidance kit tested on Akinci UCAV
Aselsan’s laser guidance kit has been successfully tested on an Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) manufactured by Baykar.
Raytheon Missiles & Defense improves GaN technology
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has further enhanced its semiconductor foundry’s process for producing military-grade Gallium Nitride, known as GaN.
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.