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June 18, 2025
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Avio Aero Teams Up with Safran and MTU Aero Engines to Develop Power Solutions for Europe’s Next-Generation Military Helicopters.

Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines, and Avio Aero—three leading engine specialists—have joined forces to bolster European sovereignty. The companies plan to develop the ENGHE (European Next Generation Helicopter...

June 18, 2025
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Sikorsky and CAE Introduce Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection Capability to MH-60R Maritime Helicopters.

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and CAE, a global leader in training and simulation, are partnering to deliver the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for installation on...

June 18, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Reveals Groundbreaking Performance Results for the C-130J Super Hercules.

Lockheed Martin continues to push the boundaries of tactical airlift with the C-130J Super Hercules, announcing a significant milestone in wing structure testing that surpassed all expectations by confirming...

June 18, 2025
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Saab and Sabena Technics Enter Agreement Concerning GlobalEye Platform.

Saab has entered into a framework agreement with Sabena technics, a French company specializing in aircraft maintenance and modification, to support modification work on Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning...

June 18, 2025
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France Signals Plan to Acquire GlobalEye from Saab.

Saab and the French defence procurement agency, Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), have today signed a joint declaration of intent for the sale of Saab’s GlobalEye Early Warning and...

June 17, 2025
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Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy Successfully Complete First Autonomous Flight of the Leonardo AW139 Helicopter.

Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy have successfully conducted the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, marking a key milestone in the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics...

June 17, 2025
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Lockheed Martin and KAI Strengthen Strategic Partnership.

Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 17 at the 2025 Paris Air Show, aiming to broaden their longstanding collaboration. The...

June 17, 2025
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Aerostar Successfully Completes First Routine Maintenance Inspection of Romanian Black Hawk.

Aerostar, a Lockheed Martin authorized maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) center, has successfully completed its first Phase Maintenance Inspection (PMI) on a Black Hawk® helicopter for Romania’s Ministry of...

June 17, 2025
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Aramco Procures C-27J Multi-Mission Aircraft to Support Firefighting and Operational Needs in Saudi Arabia.

Leonardo’s C-27J multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, which has logged over 270,000 flight hours globally, is set to expand its footprint with a new operator. Leonardo will deliver two C-27J...

June 16, 2025
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Australia Secures Sustainment Support for F/A-18F and EA-18G Aircraft.

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Australia for F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler sustainment support and associated equipment, with an estimated...