The Dutch Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for 12 Airbus H225M helicopters. The contract also includes an initial batch of support and services. The agreement was signed by Vice-Admiral Jan Willem Hartman, Head of the Netherlands Command Materiel…

NASA's Quesst mission has achieved a significant milestone with the start of tests on the X-59's engine, the experimental supersonic aircraft. On October 30, 2024, NASA's X-59 supersonic research aircraft ignited its engine for the first time at the Lockheed…

Airbus Helicopters has signed a landmark contract with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 Airbus H135 military training helicopters to train the next generation…

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) collaborated with BAE Systems to demonstrate unique electronic warfare (EW) capabilities remotely controlled via a secure, jam-resistant Link 16 network on an MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The Avenger is a jet-powered platform used…

Airbus has signed two strategic contracts with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), an international organisation based in Bonn, Germany, which manages the A400M programme on behalf of the Launch Customer Nations Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey,…

The second edition (third, if including a related conference in Germany) of the European Air and Missile Defence Conference 2024 recently concluded, held on September 16 and 17 at Italian Air Force HQ in Rome, organized by the italian Ministry…

On September 18, one of the new Leonardo AW249 Fenice helicopter from the Italian Army participated for the first time in an operational exercise, Stella Alpina 2024, held at Lake Fedaia (Trento, Italy). The helicopter in question is a pre-production…

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) will proceed with Northrop Grumman for the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program, the first-of-its-kind defensive countermeasure against hypersonic missile threats. Working in close partnership with MDA, the three-year developmental effort produced a purpose-built, innovative…

The italian Ministry of Defense has published the Documento Programmatico Pluriennale (DPP) 2024-2026 (DPP), officially confirming the acquisition of 24 new Eurofighter aircraft and 25 new F-35 jets. The latter will be divided into 5 F-35B aircraft for the Italian Air…

Avincis, Europe’s largest and leading aerial emergency service operator, successfully concluded the PMAX (Period of Maximum Effort) of the summer firefighting season at the end of August. Over the 62-day period, the dedicated fleet of Canadair 415 firefighting aircraft operated…

Celebrated a significant milestone with the 100th delivery of the Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher helicopter to the United States Navy on September 17 at a ceremony in Northeast Philadelphia.  Attendees included Vice Adm. Daniel L. Cheever, Commander, Naval Air Forces/Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S.…

The new Leonardo M-346 for the Frecce Tricolori was unveiled during a celebration marking their return from a successful North America tour. From June until just a few days ago, the Italian National Aerobatic Team performed in 9 air shows…

Marines from the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 (MALS-11) and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 were the first to conduct operations with the newest weapon for the F/A-18C/D Hornet, the AGM-158A JASSM missile, during validation and verification tests at…

The U.S. Department of State has approved the potential sale of 32 F-35 aircraft to Romania, along with engines and other equipment, in a deal valued at $7.2 billion, according to a Pentagon statement released on September 13. Lockheed Martin…

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered new Su-35 and Su-57 aircraft to the Russian Aerospace Forces. The fifth-generation Su-57 Felon fighters have been accepted by technical staff, undergone a complete factory testing cycle, and were evaluated in various operational modes…

On September 11, two USAF B-52 bombers completed a double transatlantic training mission over Poland, demonstrating the U.S. Air Force's ability to integrate with six allied air forces while maintaining global strike capabilities anytime, anywhere. During the mission, the two…

Shortly before leaving office in January 2021, President Trump authorized the sale of 50 F-35s to the UAE - United Arab Emirates, a decision linked to their rapprochement with Israel under the Abraham Accords. However, one of the first actions…

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has announced the second and third air bases that will host the new B-21 Raider bombers, the latest long-range strike bomber in the U.S. Air Force fleet. These bases are Whiteman Air Force Base…

The world’s first premium leisure beOnd airline, is pleased to announce that its second aircraft is now ready to serve customers. The Airbus A321 aircraft seats 68 customers in premium, all-lie-flat seating and features beOnd’s stunning signature dark grey and…

"Following the results achieved by the Carrier Strike Group and the accomplishment of the objectives of the embarked air tactical component, today we can declare the attainment of the Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the national expeditionary sea-based 5th-generation capability".…