Air Platforms

globaldefencemagazine.com > News > Air Platforms

June 26, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Australia secures US fighter training approval

Australia is set to further strengthen the operational readiness of its frontline combat aviation fleet following US approval of a $250 million Foreign Military Sales package focused on training...

June 25, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Hungary receives final Gripen C fighters

Hungary has completed the expansion of its Saab Gripen fleet following the delivery of its final Gripen C fighter aircraft under a 2024 acquisition contract. The additions increase the...

June 25, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Belgium receives first Airbus H145M helicopter

Belgium has officially received its first Airbus H145M multi-role military helicopter, marking the beginning of a broader fleet modernization program that will eventually include 20 aircraft. The versatile helicopter...

June 23, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Canada receives first H135 trainer helicopter

Canada has received its first Airbus H135 helicopter under the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. Designated as the CT-153 Juno, the aircraft is equipped with...

June 22, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Leonardo secures UK military aircraft spares deal

Leonardo UK has secured a significant contract to supply critical consumable spares for the UK’s military aircraft fleet. Covering fighter jets, transport aircraft, and helicopters, the agreement includes inventory...

June 21, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Japanese amphibious aircraft enters US trials

The ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft continues to attract international attention for its exceptional maritime capabilities. Designed for search-and-rescue, logistics, surveillance, and special operations, the aircraft can operate from rough...

June 20, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Engine upgrade may require major Tejas redesign

Aerospace experts have emphasized that replacing the Tejas Mk1A’s F404-IN20 engine would involve far more than a simple engine swap. Integrating alternative powerplants would require modifications to air intake...

June 18, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

F-35C nears LRASM anti-ship missile capability

The US Navy has completed a major testing milestone for integrating the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) with the F-35C Lightning II. The testing phase evaluated aircraft performance while carrying...

June 18, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Austria cleared to acquire Black Hawk fleet

The proposed sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters represents a significant step in Austria’s ongoing military modernization efforts. Beyond improving transport and operational capabilities, the acquisition is expected to...

June 17, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Denmark adopts Giraffe 1X for permanent use

Denmark has moved from temporary deployment to permanent acquisition of Saab’s Giraffe 1X radar systems following successful operational use during major security events in Copenhagen. The compact 3D radar...