Air Platforms

globaldefencemagazine.com > News > Air Platforms

November 29, 2024
Admin
Air Platforms

Saab pitches Gripen-E for India’s MRFA deal, offers support for AMCA fighter jet production.

Saab has presented its Gripen-E fighter jet as a candidate for India’s MRFA competition, paired with an offer to manufacture the aircraft in India. Additionally, Saab proposes contributing to...

November 27, 2024
Admin
Air Platforms

L3Harris to Support Development of F-35 Maintenance Facility for Canada’s Air Force

Canada has teamed up with L3Harris’ Quebec division to explore building a maintenance hub for its incoming F-35 fighter fleet. As part of a broader plan to replace the...

November 26, 2024
Admin
Air Platforms

Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree in principle on the upcoming batch of F-35 fighter jets.

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a preliminary agreement for the next two production batches—lots 18 and 19—of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Though final details are still...

November 26, 2024
Admin
Air Platforms

Boeing secures $2.4 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force to supply additional KC-46 refueling aircraft.

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion deal to supply 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus refueling aircraft as part of the program’s 11th lot. With this new...

November 26, 2024
Admin
Air Platforms

India to acquire Russian Tu-160M strategic bombers for its air force fleet.

Russia has reportedly proposed selling its advanced Tu-160M “White Swan” strategic bombers to India, a move that could significantly elevate the Indian Air Force’s strategic capabilities. While India reviews...

November 22, 2024
Admin
Air Platforms

Romania, a NATO Ally, Finalizes Agreement with US to Acquire F-35 Fighter Aircraft

Romania, a NATO member, has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase 32 F-35 fighter jets, marking the country’s largest military investment to date. The $6.5 billion...

November 21, 2024
Admin
Air Platforms

Poland Takes Delivery of Last Two S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters from Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has completed the delivery of the last two S-70i medium transport/utility helicopters to the Polish Armed Forces under a 2021 agreement. The contract, managed by Lockheed’s Polish...

November 20, 2024
Admin
Air Platforms

New Zealand has boosted its air transport capabilities with the arrival of its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has received its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft, which landed at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai, in late October 2024. Bearing the registration NZ7014,...

November 20, 2024
Admin
Air Platforms

Russia has introduced the NV.17 hybrid helicopter, designed to fill the capability gap between light and heavy helicopter classes.

Russia’s latest NV.17 hybrid helicopter has entered the technical design phase after completing its initial and draft design stages. Developed by Heliburo, the medium-lift helicopter is intended for a...

November 19, 2024
Admin
Air Platforms

Pentagon Reveals Hypersonic Weapons Testing Agreement with the UK and Australia

The Pentagon has unveiled a new collaboration with Australia and the United Kingdom aimed at advancing hypersonic weapons testing. Known as the Hypersonic Flight Test and Experimentation project (HyFliTE),...