GETAFE, Spain — The Spanish Ministry of Defence has signed the formal order for the acquisition of three Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT).

Under the agreement, the handover of the first aircraft in transport configuration is scheduled in the coming days, followed by its c…

The aerial refueling enterprise is essential to the US military’s ability to project power globally in defense of its interests. As the US Joint Forces Command adopts new concepts to enhance its lethality and gain decision advantage, aerial refueling is increasingly necessary to enable a more distri…

By Air Lt. Brigadier Carlos de Almeida Baptista Jr, Commander Brazilian Air Force

Today represents an important milestone for the Brazilian Air Force’s relations with the most important Aeronautical Company in our country: Embraer.

Founded in 1969, based on the still current concept of the “…

WICHITA, Kan. — Textron Aviation Defense LLC today announced a $143 million contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for an Integrated System in support of the 41st Wing light attack operations at Chiang Mai Air Base.

The historic contract — for eight Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine aircraft, g…

The first overseas presentation of the Checkmate light tactical aircraft took place at the Dubai Airshow 2021. The UAE delegation and representatives of a number of other countries examined the aircraft, and a presentation of the aircraft for media representatives will also take place.

Foreign de…

HAIFA, Israel — Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $106 million to supply SIGMA fully automatic self-propelled howitzer gun systems to a country in Asia-Pacific. The contract will be fulfilled over a five-year period.

SIGMA is a 155mm/52 ca…