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June 18, 2025
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Avio Aero Collaborates with Safran and MTU Aero Engines to Deliver Engines for Europe’s Future Military Helicopters.

Leading engine specialists Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines, and Avio Aero have teamed up to reinforce European sovereignty. The trio aims to develop the ENGHE (European Next Generation...

June 18, 2025
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Sikorsky and CAE Enhance MH-60R Maritime Helicopters with Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection Systems.

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 Announces Impressive New Performance Data for the C-130J Super Hercules.

Lockheed Martin continues to lead innovation in tactical airlift with the C-130J Super Hercules, announcing a significant breakthrough in wing structure testing that surpassed expectations by confirming the extended...

June 18, 2025
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Saab and Sabena Technics Establish Agreement Related to GlobalEye Support.

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

June 18, 2025
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France Expresses Interest in Acquiring GlobalEye from Saab.

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

June 18, 2025
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Airbus and Leonardo Commence NH90 Block 2 Studies to Address NAHEMA Requirements.

Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo are collaborating on an architecture study to establish the foundation for the NH90’s long-term development, known as Block 2, following a request from NAHEMA (NATO...

June 18, 2025
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Lithuania Picks Embraer’s C-390 Millennium to Support Military Readiness Efforts.

Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence has selected the Embraer C-390 Millennium as its next-generation military transport aircraft. This decision marks a major advancement in boosting Lithuania’s operational readiness and...

June 17, 2025
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Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy Conduct Initial Autonomous Flight of Leonardo AW139 Helicopter.

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

June 17, 2025
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LM and KAI Advance Their Strategic Alliance.

Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 17 at the 2025 Paris Air Show to broaden their cooperation beyond air systems....

June 17, 2025
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First Routine Maintenance Inspection of Romanian Black Hawk Completed by Aerostar.

Aerostar, a premier 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...