Leonardo to supply U.S. Navy with additional 26 TH-73A “Thrasher” helicopters
The TH-73A "Trasher" helicopters will be produced in Philadelphia. Work is expected to be completed in December 2024.
Albania signs contract for three Bayraktar TB2 drones
Albania has bought three Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones that will be ready for action if the country’s national security is threatened, but will be used in the meantime to help police.
Lithuania signs Switchblade 600 procurement contract
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence continues strengthening the armed forces with the current acquisition of the Switchblade 600 long-range loitering munition.
Elbit Systems to supply an F-16 mission training center to the Polish Air Force
Israeli company Elbit Systems was awarded a contract valued at approximately $36 million to supply four F-16 Full Mission Simulators to the Polish Air Force.
Leonardo’s drone Falco Xplorer completes first test flight campaign
Leonardo has successfully completed the first phase of flight testing for its Falco Xplorer drone.
Austria takes delivery of the first AW169M and orders additional helicopters
The Austrian MoD’s AW169M LUH programme begins a new era in national defence and emergency response capabilities.
EDA begins research into automatic air-to-air refuelling for hose and drogue system
EDA has kicked-off a new research project, led by Spain and in collaboration with Germany, to develop an automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) operation with the hose and drogue system.
EDA’s Tactical Personnel Recovery Mission Simulator fully operational
EDA’s Tactical Personnel Recovery Mission Simulator (TPRMS) has achieved Full Operational Capability (FOC) on 7 December.
Elbit Systems awarded a framework contract to supply Watchkeeper X drones to Romania
Romania’s Ministry of Defence assigned a five-year frame agreement to buy, through its company Romtehnica, up to seven UAS Watchkeeper X systems.
Latvian Air Force receives new Black Hawk helicopters
The Latvian Air Force took delivery of two UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters at Lielvārde Air Force Base earlier in December.
Babcock wins first military ground support contract in France
Babcock has been awarded a 10-year multi-million contract for the global support of air transit and aircraft operation equipment by the Aeronautical Maintenance Department.
GA-ASI flies new multi-use NATO Pod on MQ-9
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. flew the new NATO Pod for the first time on November 23, 2022.