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Aero, a traditional Czech aircraft manufacturer, and Draken, a company specializing in adversary air training services in Europe and the US have signed an agreement, setting up the strategic framework for a long-term cooperation centered around the L-159 aircraft. The companies will, among other elements, develop and implement a dedicated aircraft maintenance and support program for the Draken fleet of L-159s, used in the training of frontline pilots of the Royal Air Force and the United States Air Force.

Aero and Draken enter into a long-term cooperation agreement on L-159 aircraft

Aero and Draken have signed an agreement, setting up the strategic framework for a long-term cooperation centered around the L-159 aircraft.

The German Navy is set to bolster its maritime capabilities with the addition of three new Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft, specialized in long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare. This expansion, funded by the special assets of the Bundeswehr, follows the signing of a supplementary contract to the five P8-A Poseidon systems already ordered.

Germany signs contract for three P-8A Poseidon maritime reconnaissance aircraft

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

The German Navy is set to bolster its maritime capabilities with the addition of three new Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

This year’s Tiger Meet went down in the history of the NATO Tiger Association. Not only it was hold in Italy for the first time, it also had the largest number of participants who flew the highest number of missions. All of this, apart from the E-3A Sentry, which operated from Trapani, Sicily, was managed from the Gioia Del Colle air base in southern Italy.

Gripen fighters at NATO Tiger Meet 2023

Air, NATO, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

This year’s Tiger Meet went down in the history of the NATO Tiger Association. Gripen fighters from the two NATO countries Hungary and Czech Republic participated as usual.

The key to modern warfare is rapid adaptability – maintaining technological superiority over challenging adversaries. Gripen E’s innovative avionics system allows rapid upgrades of both software and hardware. A recent example of that is a successful change to lithium-ion batteries.

Gripen E’s successful change to lithium-ion batteries

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Equipped with a game changing avionics architecture, Gripen E’s design allows it to be upgraded and updated in very short time frames.

EaglePicher selected as the developer and manufacturer of a lithium-ion main and emergency battery for the Saab Gripen E-series fighter aircraft.

EaglePicher develops essential battery technology for Saab Gripen E fighter aircraft

Air / By Defence Industry Europe

EaglePicher selected as the developer and manufacturer of a lithium-ion main and emergency battery for the Saab Gripen E-series fighter aircraft.

Saab has received an additional order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to ensure the continued operation and capability enhancement of Gripen C/D. The order is valued at SEK 579 million.

Saab receives additional order to upgrade Swedish Air Force Gripen fighters

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Saab has received an additional order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to ensure the continued operation and capability enhancement of Gripen C/D.

On Friday 6 October, an important milestone was passed when Saab delivered the first series-produced Gripen E aircraft to FMV, who will now operate the aircraft before eventually handing it over to the Swedish Armed Forces.

Saab delivers the first series-produced Gripen E fighter to FMV

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“I am very happy and satisfied that we have achieved this important milestone towards deployment. It is an important milestone and more deliveries will follow shortly,” says Lars Tossman, head of Saab’s Aeronautics business area. “The delivery means that FMV has now received all parts of the weapon system to independently operate …

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