Germany: Airbus starts construction for new A400M maintenance centre
Airbus has officially launched the construction of the new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf, Germany.
GKN Aerospace receives order to upgrade JAS 39 Gripen engine
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.
Lockheed Martin: successful flight of first Slovakian F-16 Block 70 fighter
On September 30, American defence giant Lockheed Martin announced the successful flight of the first Slovakian F-16 Block 70.
German Luftwaffe to rejoin protection of NATO’s eastern flank
The German Air Force is due to participate again in the protection of NATO's eastern flank at the end of the year.
Spain to acquire 25 additional Eurofighters under Halcon II program
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.
Romania’s ambitious plan: purchasing 48 F-35 fighters
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence plans to acquire F-35A fighters for its tactical air squadrons. Each squadron will consist of 16 aircraft.
BAE Systems: keeping F-22 Raptor electronic warfare mission systems ready and relevant
BAE Systems has received a five-year contract from Lockheed Martin to sustain the AN/ALR-94 advanced digital electronic warfare (EW) system for the F-22 Raptor.
Czech government approves purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters
The Czech Minister of Defence, Jana Černochová, announced during a press conference that the Czech government has approved the acquisition of 24 multi-role F-35 aircraft.
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NATO deploys AWACS surveillance jets to Lithuania [VIDEO]
NATO will temporarily deploy Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) surveillance planes to Šiauliai, Lithuania.
Polish Air Force jets practice highway take-offs and landings
From September 25 to 29, 2023, the Polish Air Force conducted aircraft take-offs and landings from section of a public motorway.
Finland purchases Hawk Full Mission Simulator from Patria
The Finnish Defence Forces and Patria signed a procurement contract for the implementation of Hawk Full Mission Simulator (FMS).
Multinational training drills enhance air integration in Baltic region
The third Ramstein Alloy exercise in 2023 took place in Estonia on September 25 and 26 and saw participation of Spanish and Italian Eurofighters.