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The First Brazilian Gripen Flies in Brazil

WIL BALDWIN September 27, 2020

The first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil. The aircraft flew from the airport in Navegantes to Embraer’s facility in Gavião Peixoto. The…

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Leonardo Joins Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen Space Precinct

WIL BALDWIN September 17, 2020

- Partners with SmartSat CRC Leonardo commits to the South Australian space ecosystem establishing a foothold for its space service business - through its subsidiary e-GEOS - in partnership with SmartSat CRC. e-GEOS is a…

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Defence Ministers of Germany and France visit Airbus in Manching

WIL BALDWIN September 17, 2020

During a visit of the Airbus premises in Manching, Europe’s largest military aviation development centre, the Defence Ministers of Germany and France, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and Florence Parly, expressed their nations’ support for key European defence…

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Swiss Army Chooses Lockheed Martin’s Indago 3 UAS For Tactical Reconnaissance And Surveillance

WIL BALDWIN August 4, 2020

Armasuisse contracted Lockheed Martin (LMT) for a fleet of Indago 3 small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), with options for spares, training and tech support and additional systems for the Swiss Army. Indago provides aerial reconnaissance in environments…

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New Zealand to Buy Five New Super Hercules Aircraft

WIL BALDWIN June 5, 2020

WELLINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - New Zealand said on Friday that it will purchase five C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft from Lockheed Martin to replace its existing fleet. "Along with the new fleet, the $1.521…

Boeing Delivers First CH-47F Chinook to Royal Netherlands Air Force

WIL BALDWIN April 6, 2020

Aircraft is first of 20 CH-47F Chinooks to be delivered to RNLAFNetherlands is one of eight NATO nations to operate the heavy-lift helicopter Boeing [NYSE: BA] recently delivered the first CH-47F Chinook with an upgraded…

Airbus A400M Supports COVID-19 Crisis Relief Efforts in Spain

WIL BALDWIN March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

Airbus A400M transports masks to Spain in support of COVID-19 crisis relief efforts An Airbus A400M airlifter has performed an air-bridge between Toulouse and Madrid in order to deliver critically-needed mask supplies to the Spanish…

Nova Group Makes Space for Growth Plan

WIL BALDWIN March 24, 2020March 24, 2020

Global defence company Nova Group is maintaining its projections of over $200 million revenue this financial year with longer-term goals to continue expanding its global reach. A newer focus on space is continuing to diversify the portfolio…

Saab to Provide Mid-Life Extension for UK’s Arthur Systems

WIL BALDWIN March 15, 2020

Saab has received an order from the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence for a mid-life extension and support for the Arthur weapon locating system. The order value is 482 million SEK, and was booked in…

Some Exhibitors Drop Out of Singapore Airshow Due to Coronavirus

WIL BALDWIN February 2, 2020

Textron, Gulfstream no longer attendingOrganisers expect reduction in exhibitors, visitorsSouth Korea's air force reviewing participation By Jamie Freed and Allison Lampert SYDNEY/MONTREAL, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Some aerospace companies including business jet manufacturers Textron Inc…