Canada opens negotiations on M-346 trainer aircraft
The news comes as Canada continued to debate whether to finalize a large procurement of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, or add in a procurement of Saab-made Gripen jets
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FCAS uncertainty and transatlantic upheaval: What to expect at the Berlin Air Show
Over 750 exhibitors from 37 countries are expected to display their equipment, say organizers, but the New Generation Fighter (NGF) aircraft, the centerpiece of FCAS, is not scheduled to make an appearance.
Leonardo Wins €320M Combat Systems Deal for Kuwait’s Al Dorra Missile Boats as Gulf Naval Build-Up Accelerates
Italy’s Leonardo has signed a €320 million ($371 million) contract with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) – the naval arm of the UAE’s EDGE Group – to supply next-generation combat systems for Kuwait’s Al Dorra-class missile boat program. The deal covers the Falaj 3 configuration vessels that ADSB is constructing for the Kuwait Naval Force … Read more
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EXCLUSIVE: Lockheed exits Navy trainer aircraft competition
After the surprise move, the field of competitors for the Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System has now narrowed to SNC, Boeing, and Textron subsidiary Beechcraft in partnership with Leonardo.
NHIndustries inks contract for NH90 Block 2 study in support of future tech
NHIndustries will provide “multiple evolution options” to NATO and nations involved in the Block 2 study, aligned to “respective operational requirements,” said the manufacturer.
Norway floats additional $11.8B in defense spending through 2035, cancels drone program
The new funding is set to go directly toward the acquisition of new F-35 fifth generation fighter jet integrated Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) munitions, and stiffen the pace of big ticket submarine and frigate proc…
Leonardo to launch Michelangelo air defense dome test in Ukraine
Leonardo expects its air defense system to draw €21 billion in new business opportunities by 2035, an executive said.
UK awards Leonardo $1.3B AW149 New Medium Helicopter contract
The new AW149 fleet is desperately needed to plug a rotary capability gap left by retirement of the Puma HC2 fleet in March 2025.
Saudi Arabia expands naval capabilities with four C-27J maritime patrol aircraft
Delivery of the first batch of C-27 J MPAs to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces is expected to commence in 2029.
Indonesia signs Letter of Intent to close in on Leonardo M-346 order
“The parties will now move into the next stage of discussions, intended to achieve a procurement contract signing soon,” said Italian defense firm Leonardo.