Austria, Netherlands Jointly Procure Embraer C-390 Millennium Aircraft
The Dutch Ministry of Defense signed a contract for the acquisition of nine Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft at the ongoing Farnborough Airshow in the U.K
Italy Considers Competition for New Tanker Aircraft After Suspending KC-46 Purchase: Report
Italy is reportedly considering launching a competition to select a new tanker aircraft following the suspension of its plans to acquire six Boeing KC-46 tankers. This was reported by
French Armed Forces Receive A400M Atlas Transport Plane
The French Ministry of Defense today confirmed the reception of the 24th A400M Atlas transport aircraft by the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA). Produced by Airbus, the A400M Atlas is capable of landing in adverse weather conditions and low visibility
Saudi Arabia Orders Four More Airbus A330 MRTTs
Saudi Arabia placed an order for four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Arabia Air Force (RSAF) on July 10. The first of these aircraft will enter into conversion at the beginning of 2026; they will enter into service and join the RSAF in...
Argentine Air Force Receives Overhauled Hercules Aircraft
The Argentine Aircraft Factory "Brig. San Martín" SA (FAdeA) handed over the overhauled Hercules TC-69 "Puerto Argentino" to the Argentine Air Force
Brazilian KC-390 Airlifter Type Certified for Hungarian Military Use
The Hungarian Defence Forces have completed the type-worthiness inspection of Embraer S.A
Eve Air Mobility Secures $94M in New Equity Financing for eVTOL Development
Eve Air Mobility, a global electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer and services provider, has announced $94 million in new equity financing from multiple investors. This funding includes the issuance of new shares of common stock and warrants, with participation from a diverse group of global industrial companies, including Embraer and Nidec, as well as additional financial investors
Portuguese Air Force Receives Second KC-390 Millennium Airlifter
Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer delivered the second KC-390 multi-mission plane to the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) on June 26. The platform includes standard NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) equipment already integrated into the aircraft and meets the requirements set by the National Aeronautical Authority (AAN) of Portugal
L3Harris to Merge B-52H Bomber’s Electronic Warfare Officer and Navigator Positions...
L3Harris Technologies received a $34 million contract from the U.S
Embraer, Rheinmetall Discussing C-390 Aircraft Training Centre in Europe
Embraer and Rheinmetall are discussing expanding their C-390 training network to meet the needs of European customers, possibly establishing a dedicated center in the region. Currently, there is an Embraer C-390 Training Center in Brazil, in the state of São Paulo, featuring a Full Flight and Mission Simulator (FFMS) and a Loadmaster Training Station, where Brazilian, Portuguese, and Hungarian Air Forces C-390 crews are having their initial training
First Binational C-130J Squadron Completes Joint Training at Multinational Facility
Aircrew members from the French (Armée de lAir) and German (Luftwaffe) air forces have completed joint training as the first-ever binational C-130J Super Hercules squadron. The training took place at the France Germany Multinational Training Center (FGMTC), a facility developed by Lockheed Martin in partnership with the French Direction générale de l'armement (DGA) and the German Federal Ministry of Defence
Russia’s MC-21 Airliner Performs Automatic Landing with Indigenous PD-14 Engines
Russias MC-21 aircraft executed an automatic landing in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Category IIIA standards. The
American Hypersonic Missiles in Sight as Russia Forms First S-500 Air Defense...
Houthi Missile Hits Israel’s Tel Aviv, 16 Injured
Poland Orders Four Reconnaissance Microsatellites
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...