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French Armed Forces Receive A400M Atlas Transport Plane
July 11, 2024 @ 08:28 AMThe 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
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Saudi Arabia Orders Four More Airbus A330 MRTTs
July 10, 2024 @ 09:27 AMSaudi 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 2027 to carry out air-to-air refuelling and transport missions
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Airbus, Partners to Study Establishing an Aviation Hydrogen Hub in Spain
July 9, 2024 @ 09:57 AMAirbus, Aena, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Exolum, and Repsol have announced a collaboration to explore the establishment of Spain's first hydrogen airport hub. This initiative aims to address the challenges involved in deploying hydrogen-powered aviation within the country
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Germany Army Awards Airbus €2.1B Satellite Contract
July 5, 2024 @ 10:28 AMThe German Army (Bundeswehr) has awarded Airbus a €2.1 billion contract for a secure military satellite system, with deployment before the end of the decade
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Safran to Support German Army’s Airbus H145 Helicopter Engines
July 4, 2024 @ 02:19 PMSafran Helicopter Engines has signed a support-by-the-hour contract with Airbus Helicopters for the engines powering the German Bundeswehr's new fleet of Airbus H145M helicopters. This Support-By-the-Hour (SBH) contract covers in-service support and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) for more than 124 Arriel 2E engines, from helicopter entry into service to 2030
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Boeing Acquires Spirit AeroSystems for $8.3B, Airbus to Take Over its Manufacturing...
July 1, 2024 @ 07:10 AMVideo Boeing today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier of sub-assemblies for both Boeing and Airbus
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Safran-MTU Joint Venture to Develop Engines for Future European Military Helicopters
June 27, 2024 @ 06:21 AMSafran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have signed a cooperation agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture named EURA (European Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance). This new entity, which aims to develop engines for military helicopters, will be based at Safran Helicopter Engines headquarters in Bordes, France
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Airbus Begins Flight Test of NH90 Standard 2 Helicopter
June 18, 2024 @ 09:43 AMAirbus Helicopters has initiated flight testing for the NH90 Standard 2 prototype, tailored for French Army Aviation's special forces missions. The French Ministry for Armed Forces has ordered a total of 18 NH90s in the Standard 2 configuration
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NH Industries Launches NH90 Helicopter Upgrade Program
June 14, 2024 @ 10:36 AMNH Industries (NHI) and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) have signed a contract to develop and qualify the NH90 Block 1 upgrade, enhancing the NH90 combat helicopter for Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy. This upgrade is a key component of the NH90 evolution roadmap and will enhance both the Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) and the NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) variants
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Airbus to Build Two Secure Communications Satellites for the U.A.E.
June 10, 2024 @ 08:19 AMU.A
Return Alive Foundation Buys Mobile F-16 Maintenance Complexes for Ukraine Air Force
Avio Secures €60M Orders from MBDA for ASTER 30 System
Iran Tests Qaseed Rocket to Launch Low Earth Orbit Satellites
Italy to Convert Gulfstream Jets into Electronic Attack Aircraft under BAE–L3Harris Deal...
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...