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MB-339 Training Jet: An All-Italian Success Story 0

MB-339 Training Jet: An All-Italian Success Story

From pilot training to aerobatic excellence, the Aermacchi MB-339 embodies Italy’s aviation heritage and innovation. From basic instruction to aerobatic display, the Aermacchi MB-339 forged Italy’s reputation in military pilot training and light combat...

Switzerland Cuts F-35 Jet Order Amid Rising Costs 0

Switzerland Cuts F-35 Jet Order Amid Rising Costs

Government limits purchase to 6 billion franc budget, leaves door open for future expansion: Switzerland trims its F-35A purchase to fit the 6 billion CHF voter-approved cap, prioritizing budget discipline while keeping options open...

Romania signs deal for French Mistral air defence systems 0

Romania Signs €626 Million Deal for French Mistral Air Defence Systems

EU-NATO member strengthens short-range air defence with 231 MANPADS and 934 missiles amid regional drone threats Romania has signed a €626 million ($726 million) contract with France to acquire Mistral man-portable air defence systems...

Regent Seaglider Scotland coastal transport 0

Regent Seaglider Scotland coastal transport

Regent’s All-Electric Seaglider Could Transform Coastal Travel in Scotland’s Highlands and Islands U.S.-based Regent Craft partners with HITRANS to explore the feasibility of deploying sustainable Seaglider vessels for inter-island transport, offering a faster, greener...

Flying Taxis Near Takeoff as eVTOL Technology Advance 0

Flying Taxis Near Reality as eVTOL Technology Gains Momentum

Joby, Archer, and Wisk lead the race to launch electric air taxis, reshaping urban mobility worldwide The long-envisioned dream of flying cars is edging closer to reality as leading aerospace innovators push forward with...

Spain Orders 100 Airbus Helicopters Under National Modernization Plan 0

Spain Orders 100 Airbus Helicopters Under National Modernization Plan

Largest DGAM purchase strengthens Armed Forces capabilities and expands Airbus industrial footprint in Albacete The Spanish Ministry of Defence has signed contracts for the purchase of 100 Airbus helicopters through the Directorate General for...

Sikorsky Unveils S-70UAS U-Hawk: The First Fully Autonomous Black Hawk 0

Sikorsky Unveils S-70UAS U-Hawk: The First Fully Autonomous Black Hawk

Redesigned UH-60L platform offers 25% more cargo space and tablet-controlled flight for future combat and logistics mission At the AUSA 2025 conference, Sikorsky introduced the S-70UAS U-Hawk, a groundbreaking unmanned aerial system (UAS) derived from the UH-60L...

Airbus H145 versatile helicopter 0

Airbus H145: Versatile Rotorcraft Redefining Civil and Tactical Missions Worldwide

From law enforcement and emergency medical services to offshore energy and VIP transport, the H145 delivers unmatched performance, adaptability, and mission readiness The Airbus H145 continues to set the benchmark for multi-role rotorcraft across...

Saab Secures FMV Order to Advance Gripen Development 0

Saab Secures FMV Order to Advance Gripen Development

SEK 2.5 billion contract ensures continued modernization of Sweden’s frontline fighter system through 2026–2028 Saab has received a major order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to support the future development of the Gripen fighter...

2026 01 05 Turkey F-16 Block 70 and Viper upgrades 0

Turkey F-16 Block 70 and Viper upgrades

F-16 Block 70 and Viper Upgrades: Strengthening the Future of Turkey’s Air Defense Lockheed Martin’s long-standing partnership with the Turkish Air Force advances with Block 70 deliveries and Viper modernization kits, ensuring NATO’s second-largest...