Airbus Defence and Space has secured a new contract to study France’s future maritime patrol aircraft, marking a significant step toward replacing the nation’s ageing Atlantique 2 fleet. The French Defence Procurement Agency awarded the 24-month risk-assessment contract to Airbus and its partner Thales, building on an earlier architecture study launched in 2022. The study
Embraer has secured a contract to supply four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to an undisclosed African customer. The Brazilian aerospace manufacturer signed the agreement on December 31, 2024, making this the sixth African nation to operate the light attack and advanced trainer aircraft. The aircraft will be used for border surveillance, intelligence gathering, close air
Slovakia has signalled its intention to purchase Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft for its military transport requirements. The Slovak Ministry of Defense signed a Letter of Intent with Brazil’s Ministry of Defense to enhance industrial cooperation between the two nations. Formal steps toward acquiring three C-390 aircraft will begin in January 2025. “The C-390 is currently
The Republic of Kazakhstan has received its first Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, marking a significant upgrade to the nation’s airlift capabilities. The aircraft was delivered to Almaty following a ferry flight from Airbus’ assembly facility in Seville, Spain. “The A400M is a game changer for the Kazakh Air Defense Forces, delivering unrivalled tactical and
Romania has become the 20th nation to join the F-35 Lightning II program after signing a deal to acquire 32 of the advanced fighter jets through a U.S. Foreign Military Sale. The agreement strengthens NATO’s air defense capabilities in Eastern Europe and builds on Romania’s existing defense partnership with manufacturer Lockheed Martin. Lt. Gen Mike
Brazilian aerospace company Embraer has expanded its industrial cooperation in the Netherlands following the country’s purchase of the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. The company selected Fokker Services Group to deliver modifications preparing the C-390 for NATO special operations missions. Embraer also forged research partnerships with the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (Royal NLR) to develop
