Boeing has been awarded a $178 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to produce seven MH-139A helicopters and provide sustainment and training support. This order brings the total number of aircraft under contract with the Air Force to 26. Azeem Khan, MH-139 program director, said, “Building the Grey Wolf fleet and paving the way
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has placed an order for three additional H225 helicopters, bringing its total H225 fleet to 18 units. As the largest Super Puma operator in Japan, JCG received three H225s in December 2023 and one in February 2024. The new helicopters will support territorial coastal activities, maritime law enforcement, and disaster
Boeing has been awarded a contract worth up to $559 million over five years by the U.S. Air Force to operate, maintain, and perform testing at the Little Mountain Test Facility at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The state-of-the-art site is designed to test the functionality of the nation’s current and future intercontinental ballistic missile
In a significant expansion of its services, Bombardier has introduced Smart Services Defense, a pioneering program tailored to meet the distinctive needs of its defence clientele. The program offers cost-per-flight-hour coverage for various components of Challenger and Global series aircraft, including airframe system components and landing gear overhaul, specifically catering to operators involved in special
New Delhi announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra on February 9, 2024, marking a significant step towards the acquisition of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft for the Indian Air Force. The agreement was formalised at the Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi, underscoring both companies’
The Hungarian Air Force’s first C-390 Millennium aircraft has soared through its inaugural flight in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, marking a significant step forward for Hungary’s military aviation capabilities. Conducted by the Embraer Defense & Security team, the maiden voyage lasted roughly four hours on February 9, 2024, allowing for a thorough evaluation of the aircraft’s