New Zealand begins retiring its C-130H(NZ) Hercules fleet
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has started gradually retiring its five C-130H(NZ) Hercules aircraft.
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Air
Air
Fifth Upgraded Block 70 to Greece
Greece continues its aircraft upgrade programme under Hellenic Aerospace Industries (HAI) responsibility.
Air
The First Brand-New F-16 Block 70 Takes Skies
Lockheed Martin, the U.S.-based company, announced the maiden flight of the first brand-new F-16 Block 70 aircraft.
Air
Canada Orders 88 F-35A to get First Aircraft by 2026
Canada has officially ordered 88 F-35A by signing off on the final contract to replace the Canadian air force's (RCAF) ageing CF-18 Hornets, Defence Minister Anita Anand said Monday.
Engine and Transmission
Pentagon Suspends Deliveries of F-35 Engines
According to Defence News, Pratt & Whitney has suspended deliveries of a new F135 engine for the F-35 Lightning II jets.
Navy / Maritime
Air
The US Navy Approves Full-Rate Production of the CH-53K King Stallion
The US Navy has approved full-rate production (FRP) of the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter, which will produce more than 20 units per year.
Air
Saab Gripen and F-16V Struggle for the PAF
Saab is struggling to win a project to procure 12 new fighter jets in the Philippine Air Force, but its opponent is Lockheed Martin’s F-16V from the U.S.
Air
Country
Boeing Wins $2.1 Billion Contracts for F-18 and EA-18G Upgrades
Pentagon announced that Boeing was awarded two contracts worth over $2.1 billion to upgrade the F-18 Hornet and EA-18G combat aircraft.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Canada Officially Orders F-35A
Canada officially delivered an acquisition request to procure the first batch of F-35A fighters.
Unmanned Systems
United Kingdom to Acquire Mini Drones
The United Kingdom continues to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) investments. The country will procure more than 250 mini drones. The deal was secured with Lockheed Martin UK.
Air
Germany Becomes the Newest F-35 Lightning Customer
The German Federal Ministry of Defence announced today the official signing of the acquisition of 35 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II 5th generation aircraft.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. and Israeli Companies to Develop Joint Laser Weapon System
Israel’s Iron Beam gets American partner Lockheed Martin as it joins forces with Rafael.
Air
Bundeswehr Raises Concerns Over US F-35 jet Deal
The German Federal Defence Ministry informs the parliament about risks associated with the F-35 acquisition.
Weapon / Missile
New Capability for MIM-104F PAC-3
The U.S. Army conducted a successful launch test with the Remote Interceptor Guidance (RIG-360) capability MIM-104F PAC-3 system.
