The Government of Canada has inked a Foreign Military Sales letter of offer and acceptance for the procurement of up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project. Canada joins a group of eight nations selecting the P-8, recognised as the sole proven, in-service, and in-production
SAMI, the national defence and security leader and a public investment fund (PIF) company, alongside Embraer, has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to initiate collaboration in the defence and security sector between Saudi Arabia and Brazil. This landmark agreement signifies the inaugural step in uniting the aerospace industries of both nations. The primary
The first NH90 Sea Tiger embarked on its maiden flight, taking off as scheduled at Airbus Helicopters‘ facility in Donauwörth, Germany. This achievement marks a significant step in fulfilling the German Bundeswehr’s order for 31 NH90 Sea Tiger multi-role frigate helicopters, intended for shipborne operations within the German Navy. Airbus Helicopters is now entering a
The Eurofighter EK (electronic combat) has received official approval for integration, following recent parliamentary approval by the German budget committee. Airbus, the prime contractor, will equip 15 German Eurofighters with electronic combat capabilities, incorporating a transmitter location and self-protection system from Saab, along with “AARGM” anti-radar missiles from Northrop Grumman. The Eurofighter EK is slated
Boeing will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force valued at US$2.3 billion (£1.8 billion). To date 153 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers are on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages for the joint force and allies. With a supplier network of about 37,000 American
The fifth EMB 145 AEW&C aircraft, upgraded and designated as E-99M, has been delivered by Embraer to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The aircraft has been updated to perform Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) functions, as well as participate in intelligence, surveillance and airborne reconnaissance missions. Developed utilising the platform established by the successful
Boeing continues to transition towards low rate initial production of the MH-139A Grey Wolf after completing the programme’s Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) phase, delivering the sixth and final test aircraft to the U.S. Air Force last month. “Delivering all of the RDT&E aircraft to the Air Force enables them to continue critical operational
Voyageur Aviation has been awarded a contract with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide several upgrades to its fleet of Dash 8-100 CT-142 aircraft. The award of this project further strengthens Voyageur’s portfolio on special-mission aircraft through innovative engineering services, heavy maintenance, parts and logistics support, as well as aircraft operations. The Department
Honeywell signed an MOU (memorandum of understanding) with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) on November 13, 2023 to discuss further collaboration on several initiatives that will enhance the Indonesian Armed Forces’ mission readiness. The purpose of the MOU is to support the Indonesian defence industry across maintenance services, parts upgrades and manufacturing. Honeywell and PTDI intend
Bombardier Defense has delivered the seventh Global aircraft to defence and security company Saab, ready to be transformed into Saab’s Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution known as GlobalEye. Bombardier’s latest Global aircraft delivery is destined to join the Swedish Air Force and will be Saab’s second GlobalEye aircraft to join Sweden’s military fleet. The seven aircraft delivered by Bombardier to
