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The Embraer C-390 Millennium, the new generation multi-mission military transport aircraft, has reached the significant milestone of ten thousand flight hours with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), after just 4 years of service. The current fleet of 6 aircraft has operational availability of 80% with a mission accomplishment rate above 99%.

C-390 Millennium fleet operated by Brazilian Air Force completes 10,000 flight hours

“The C-390 has been demonstrating its capabilities and reliability on a daily basis. With outstanding performance in a wide range of missions, this multi-mission platform has become the mainstream of FAB’s air mobility. The operational excellence of the C-390 is calling the attention of many Air Forces around the globe”, pointed out Bosco da […]

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Three French Rafale fighter jets have arrived in Romania for an Agile Combat Employment supporting NATO Air Shielding activities.

French fighter jets conduct deployment to Romania supporting NATO Air Shielding

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Three French Rafale fighter jets have arrived in Romania for an Agile Combat Employment supporting NATO Air Shielding activities.

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The 9th European Air Refueling Training (EART 23) takes place in Spain from October 16 to 27 2023 in Spain. Led by the European Air Transport Command (EATC), it is hosted by the Spanish Air Force at Lanzarote Air Base in the Canary Islands.

European Air Refueling Training underlines interoperability and critical skills

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The 9th European Air Refueling Training (EART 23) takes place in Spain from October 16 to 27 2023 in Spain.

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On October 11, for the very first time, Norwegian F 35 fighter aircraft landed in Sweden. The aircraft landed on the Vidsel base in Norrbotten, as part of the Cross Border Training agreement between the Nordic countries.

Norwegian F-35 fighters on Swedish ground for the first time

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On October 11, for the very first time, Norwegian F 35 fighter aircraft landed in Sweden.

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US strategic bomber aircraft have deployed to Europe and commence integration training with NATO Allies and Partners continuing of a series of scheduled deployments.

New US Bomber deployment commences showcasing commitment to collective defence

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US strategic bomber aircraft have deployed to Europe and commence integration training with NATO Allies and Partners continuing of a series of scheduled deployments.

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Airbus and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) worked together to successfully complete the automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) flight test campaign with the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) and F-15 fighter, ahead of its certification in the first half of 2024.

Successful A330 MRTT flight test campaign for F-15 fighters automatic refuelling

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The Airbus A330 MRTT is certified for aerial refuelling with both boom and hose-and-drogue systems for F-15, F-16, F-35, A330 MRTT, AWACS, Eurofighter and many more aircraft.

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Airbus has officially launched the construction of the new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf. The traditional groundbreaking ceremony on the site at Wunstorf Air Base, the base for the German Air Force's A400M military transport aircraft, was held by Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schöllhorn together with high-ranking representatives from politics and the German Armed Forces. Among them were Parliamentary State Secretary to the Minister of Defence Siemtje Möller, Lower Saxony's Prime Minister Stephan Weil, Germany’s Chief of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz and Vice President of the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) Ralph Herzog. At the new maintenance centre, around 300 employees will service and maintain A400M aircraft from mid-2027.

Germany: Airbus starts construction for new A400M maintenance centre

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Airbus has officially launched the construction of the new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf, Germany.

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The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded GKN Aerospace a contract to develop and improve the RM12 engine, which powers the Swedish fighter aircraft JAS 39 Gripen C/D. The engine upgrade will be implemented in co-operation with FMV and SAAB.

GKN Aerospace receives order to upgrade JAS 39 Gripen engine

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The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded GKN Aerospace a contract to develop and improve the RM12 engine, which powers the Swedish fighter aircraft JAS 39 Gripen C/D.

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American defence giant Lockheed Martin announced the successful flight of the first Slovakian F-16 Block 70.

Lockheed Martin: successful flight of first Slovakian F-16 Block 70 fighter

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On September 30, American defence giant Lockheed Martin announced the successful flight of the first Slovakian F-16 Block 70.

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The German Air Force is due to participate again in the protection of NATO's eastern flank at the end of the year.

German Luftwaffe to rejoin protection of NATO’s eastern flank

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The German Air Force is due to participate again in the protection of NATO’s eastern flank at the end of the year.

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The Spanish government has made a significant decision to expand its military capabilities by acquiring an additional batch of Eurofighter combat aircraft under the Halcon II program.

Spain to acquire 25 additional Eurofighters under Halcon II program

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The Spanish government has made a significant decision to expand its military capabilities by acquiring an additional batch of Eurofighter combat aircraft under the Halcon II program.

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The Romanian Ministry of National Defence plans to acquire F-35A fighters for its tactical air squadrons. Each squadron will consist of 16 aircraft, resulting in a total of 48 aircraft purchased from the American defence giant, Lockheed Martin.

Romania’s ambitious plan: purchasing 48 F-35 fighters

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The Romanian Ministry of National Defence plans to acquire F-35A fighters for its tactical air squadrons. Each squadron will consist of 16 aircraft.

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