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Paris Air Show 2025: Boeing confirms “very early infancy” C-17 Globemaster III production restart discussions as European market opportunity looms

The discussion of the C-17 comes off the back of Boeing’s focus on a growing European demand for defence equipment amid a growing threat on the continent.

Bids in for Canadian Bv206 replacement

If all goes to plan, initial delivery of the selected vehicle could take place in 2029/2030 with final delivery in 2031/2032. The Bv206 were supplied to Canada many years ago and are in urgent need of replacement. More than 11,000 Bv206 were built for worldwide sale.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI and Saab partner on AEW MQ-9B capability, demo to fly by 2026

The AEW capabilities are seen to slot into Saab’s wider AEW offering as a complementary extension to its portfolio, while augmenting the MQ-9B’s own range of uncrewed aircraft.

Air Warfare

US lawmakers signal F-35 investment commitment of $10.7 billion in FY2026

Although it remains unclear how the US DoD has advanced in fixing issues with the F-35 programme, the multi-billion dollar fund has been included in the FY2026 defence bill.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

US Air Force awards $302.9 million contract to Northrop Grumman for five Global Hawks

23rd November 2009

The US Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $302.9 million fixed price incentive fee contract for five RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Italy looks at Reapers

23rd November 2009

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Italy of two unarmed MQ-9 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), one Mobile …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Investors join Cyber Technology to launch UAS operations JV

23rd November 2009

Perth-based Cyber Technology is setting up a new operations venture to provide commercial unmanned air systems services in Australia from first quarter 2010. The new …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Global Hawk earns an additional Military Airworthiness Certification

20th November 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the US Air Force has granted the RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) a military Airworthiness Certification …
Defence Helicopter

Long night for RAF Search and Rescue after Cumbria floods

20th November 2009

RAF Search and Rescue Sea Kings crews faced one of their busiest days of the year following devastating rainfall in Cumbria yesterday. Forecasters said heavy …
Defence Helicopter

NAVAIR delivers new Mi-17 helicopters to Afghan National Army Air Corps

20th November 2009

NAVAIR delivered four new Mi-17 helicopters to the Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC) in Kabul, Afghanistan just sixty-five days after the order was placed. …
Digital Battlespace

Rockwell Collins selected to provide Radar Electronic Support Measures for German frigates

20th November 2009

Rockwell Collins has been selected to provide a Radar Electronic Support Measures (R-ESM) suite for Germany’s F125 Special Forces and Stabilization frigates. Deliveries are scheduled …
Defence Helicopter

X2 Technology Demonstrator Wins Award from Popular Science

19th November 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.'s X2 Technology demonstrator program has been recognized by Popular Science magazine with a 2009 "Best of What's New Award." Popular Science, the …
Digital Battlespace

BAE Systems recieves US Navy Information and Operating systems integration contract worth up to $233 million

19th November 2009

BAE Systems has received a U.S. Navy contract worth up to $233 million to provide information and operating systems integration and related services at land-based …
Defence Helicopter

Puma Force United

18th November 2009

The RAF's Puma Force was united as 230 Squadron moved in with 33 Squadron at RAF Benson, after previously being based at Joint Helicopter Command Flying Station …
Defence Helicopter

AgustaWestland North America Awarded US Navy Contract

18th November 2009

AgustaWestland North America (AWNA) is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded a $17.35M US Navy contract to provide depot level maintenance on three …
Defence Helicopter

Thales HELIE night vision goggles selected for French Army helicopters

18th November 2009

The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Thales Angénieux a contract to equip French Army helicopter pilots with HELIE night vision goggles. The contract …
Defence Helicopter

Defence Ministers launch European Helicopter Training

18th November 2009

EU Defence Ministers have launched a European Helicopter Training Programme to increase in the short-term the availability of helicopters for crisis management operations. The Programme …
Defence Helicopter

Alaska Coast Guard aviator receives Royal award for service in England

18th November 2009

Not quite a knighthood but instead U.S. Coast Guard aviator Lt. Sean Krueger recently received a Royal award for leading a rescue mission in 2008 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing Laser Systems Destroy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Tests

18th November 2009

The Boeing Company in May demonstrated the ability of mobile laser weapon systems to perform a unique mission: track and destroy small unmanned aerial vehicles …
Defence Helicopter

Canadian Sea King helicopter detachment prepares to fight piracy

18th November 2009

A Sea King helicopter detachment from 12 Wing Shearwater, NS, is transiting the Mediterranean embarked aboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Fredericton. They entered the Mediterranean …
Digital Battlespace

ARINC to Install Rockwell Collins Upgrade on OC-135 ?Open Skies? Observation Planes

18th November 2009

ARINC Engineering Services, LLC today announced it has been awarded a contract by Rockwell Collins to install new navigation systems and communications equipment on the …
Defence Helicopter

Abu Dhabi Aviation and AgustaWestland form UAE Joint Venture

17th November 2009

Abu Dhabi Aviation and AgustaWestland have reached an agreement to set up in the UAE a joint venture to operate in the field of maintenance …
Defence Helicopter

US Army's Black Hawk Helicopter Fleet Surpasses 1 Million Flight Hours in Iraq and Afghanistan

17th November 2009

Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters flown by the US Army in the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters of war have accumulated more than 1 million fleet flight …