Austria to acquire four C-390 Millennium transport aircraft

Austria's Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner has announced the country's intention to acquire four Embraer C-390 transport aircraft as replacements for its aging C-130 Hercules fleet.

September 20, 2023

Austria selects Insta Pilot’s Breath Air Monitor for its Eurofighter fleet

Finnish company Insta has signed an agreement with the Austrian Air Force for delivering Insta Pilot’s Breath Air Monitor (IPBAM) hypoxia early warning system to Eurofighter fleet use.

September 2, 2023

Switzerland, Austria, and Germany sign MoU on European Sky Shield Initiative

Three defence ministers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding their participation in the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).

July 7, 2023

Austria to join European Sky Shield Initiative

Austria intends to join the European Sky Shield Initiative, a pan-European air and missile defence project led by Germany.

July 5, 2023

Austrian armed forces award RMMV framework contract for logistic vehicles

Austria awards RMMV framework contract for HX and TG logistic vehicles.

May 10, 2023

Thales to provide SquadNet radios to the Austrian armed forces

The Austrian Ministry of Defence and Thales have signed a contract for the supply of more than 2,500 SquadNet tactical radios that will support the Austrian army’s digital transformation.

March 27, 2023

Leonardo signs contract to produce additional AW169M LUHs for Austrian Armed Forces

The value of the contract for additional AW169M LUH helicopters is EUR 304 million.

January 19, 2023

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.

December 21, 2022

Austrian Armed Forces and Rheinmetall successfully test anti-small drone system [VIDEO]

The Austrian Armed Forces and Rheinmetall have successfully tested the leased Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS).

December 16, 2022