https://www.avionews.it/ © AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency 2026 EN AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency https://www.avionews.it/layout/elements/logo.svg https://www.avionews.it/items/ A new contract has been awarded to the companies of the GCAP Electronics Evolution (G2E) consortium –the international collaboration between the national defence electronics champions for Italy, Japan a... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1270632 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1270632 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:09:47 +0000 Global Combat Air Programme, Gcap, Bae Systems, UK, Leonardo for Italy, Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd. for Japan A new contract has been awarded to the companies of the GCAP Electronics Evolution (G2E) consortium –the international collaboration between the national defence electronics champions for Italy, Japan a... Leonardo Leonardo, through the CIO Consortium (IDV – OTO Melara), has signed an initial serial production contract with the Brazilian Army within the framework of Programa Estratégico Forças Blindadas, for the... 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EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Airports Civil aviation Civil defense Latest news Military aviation Report Security UAS-Drones https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1270251 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1270251 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:35:28 +0000 aereo, drone, Uav, senza pilota, controllo remoto On August 5, 2026, German security forces and NATO spokespersons confirmed the seizure of a drone equipped with a detonator and unexploded ordnance, discovered right beside a Ukrainian cargo aircraft parked... AVIONEWS Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first NH-90 Standard 2 to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). This new variant of the NH-90 TTH was designed specifically for special operations.... 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EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Helicopters Industry Military aviation https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269681 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269681 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:51:00 +0000 H-145M Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H-145M helicopter to the Kingdom of Belgium, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of the Nation’s defence and security capabilities. The aircraft i... Airbus Helicopters Airbus has delivered the first H-135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, achieving a key milestone in the modernisation of pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (... 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EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Fair and shows Industry Military aviation People Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269580 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269580 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0000 Diehl Defence, Leonardo and General Dynamics, announce Erap program, with Vulcano 155mm munition, signature ceremony, on June 16, 2026, during "Eurosatory", June 15-19 in Paris On the occasion of "Eurosatory 2026" in Paris (June 15-19), Diehl Defence, Leonardo and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) celebrate the Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP)... Leonardo Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has signed a contract with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation), acting on behalf of the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), for the development... 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Airbus Italian Army’s “Fenice” shows superior manoeuvrability and power during flying display public premiere EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Fair and shows Helicopters Industry Military aviation People Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269465 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269465 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:10:00 +0000 AW-249 helicopter at "ILA 2026" in Berlin (June 10-14) Italian Army’s “Fenice” shows superior manoeuvrability and power during flying display public premiere Leonardo The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has commissioned Thales in Germany to deliver 60 short-range battlefield radar systems, including additional... 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EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Helicopters Industry Military aviation People https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269280 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269280 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:35:00 +0000 H-145 helicopter of the Czech Republic The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 five-bladed H-145 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Czech Republic’s public s... Airbus Helicopters The model has also been selected by the Italian Air Force as the future aircraft for the “Frecce Tricolori”, Italy’s national aerobatic team EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Industry Military aviation Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269269 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269269 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:58:00 +0000 The M-346, has also been selected by the Italian Air Force, as the future airplane for the “Frecce Tricolori”, Italy’s national aerobatic team The model has also been selected by the Italian Air Force as the future aircraft for the “Frecce Tricolori”, Italy’s national aerobatic team Leonardo The Royal Thai Air Force has acquired two C-295 airplanes in tactical transport configuration, which will enhance Thailand’s defence capabilities. The two C-295s will be operated by the 46th Wing Division o... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269248 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269248 Mon, 25 May 2026 10:15:00 +0000 C-295 Royal Thai Air Force The Royal Thai Air Force has acquired two C-295 airplanes in tactical transport configuration, which will enhance Thailand’s defence capabilities. The two C-295s will be operated by the 46th Wing Division o... Airbus Defence and Space 2026 Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy successfully completed a tactical flight trial earlier this month in Rota, Spain. The exercise integrated the offshore patrol vessel Rayo with a Spanish Navy H-135... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Helicopters Industry Military aviation Science and technology Security UAS-Drones https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269208 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269208 Thu, 21 May 2026 08:10:00 +0000 Airbus Helicopters, Spanish Navy, completed a tactical flight trial earlier this month in Rota, Spain Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy successfully completed a tactical flight trial earlier this month in Rota, Spain. The exercise integrated the offshore patrol vessel Rayo with a Spanish Navy H-135... Airbus helicopter/La Hormiga The Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea del Perú - FAP) has placed an order for an additional C-27J Spartan multirole tactical airlifter, as part of its air mobility enhancement programme aimed at addressing t... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269122 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269122 Thu, 14 May 2026 15:51:00 +0000 C-27J Fuerza Aerea Peru The Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea del Perú - FAP) has placed an order for an additional C-27J Spartan multirole tactical airlifter, as part of its air mobility enhancement programme aimed at addressing t... Leonardo Leonardo’s new internal architecture is taking shape through a restructuring that reaches deep into the most sensitive areas of institutional relations, communication and top operational leadership. T... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Defense Discussions Finance and economy Helicopters Industry Military aviation Government acts People Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269062 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269062 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:16:00 +0000 Leonardo, helicopters, helicopter, aircraft, defence, Group, industry, company, firm Leonardo’s new internal architecture is taking shape through a restructuring that reaches deep into the most sensitive areas of institutional relations, communication and top operational leadership. T... Leonardo Here is an overview of these figures, many of whom currently hold or have held leading roles in the Italian institutional, managerial, and industrial landscape.The Key FiguresNameWho they are / What they... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Discussions Industry Military aviation People Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269012 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1269012 Thu, 07 May 2026 13:58:00 +0000 Farnborough Airshow 2018, Leonardo, stand, leonardo's stand Here is an overview of these figures, many of whom currently hold or have held leading roles in the Italian institutional, managerial, and industrial landscape.The Key FiguresNameWho they are / What they... AVIONEWS Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the results for the first quarter 2026. The highlights in detail: • Orde... 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EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268728 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268728 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:18:00 +0000 Superav 8x8, amphibious armoured vehicle Indra Land Vehicles and IDV, a Leonardo Company, have reached a strategic agreement that forms the basis for delivering the new Marine Infantry Amphibious Combat Vehicle (VACIM), as requested by the Spanish... IDV (Leonardo) Thales’s radio management system ensures enhanced mission performance and reliability.This new system enhances trainer aircraft with robust, resilient and flexible communication capabilities, tailored t... 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EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Civil aviation Defense Finance and economy Helicopters Industry Military aviation Report Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268215 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268215 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:54:00 +0000 Roberto Cingolani, CEO and General Manager, Leonardo Leonardo’s Board of Directors, under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, yesterday unanimously approved (see AVIONEWS) the update to the Industrial Plan for the 2026-2030 period. Today Leonardo is... Leonardo The Board of Directors of Leonardo (BoD), convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the full year 2025 results, confirming the preliminary results... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Finance and economy Helicopters Industry Military aviation Science and technology Security UAS-Drones https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268214 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268214 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:14:00 +0000 Leonardo, helicopters, helicopter, aircraft, defence, Group, industry, company, firm The Board of Directors of Leonardo (BoD), convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the full year 2025 results, confirming the preliminary results... Leonardo The Board of Directors (BoD) of Leonardo reviewed yesterday the preliminary results for the year ended December 2025The highlights: Results above 2025 guidance • New Orders increased to € 23.8 billion (+15%... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Civil aviation Defense Finance and economy Helicopters Industry Military aviation Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267969 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267969 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:49:00 +0000 Leonardo, flags of the company, headquarters The Board of Directors (BoD) of Leonardo reviewed yesterday the preliminary results for the year ended December 2025The highlights: Results above 2025 guidance • New Orders increased to € 23.8 billion (+15%... web Embraer delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air Force. The aircraft are part of a program to renew the fleet and expand FAU's operational capabilities, like airspace and border protection.... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267877 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267877 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:46:05 +0000 A-29 Super Tucano, Uruguayan Air Force, Fau, Embraer Embraer delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air Force. The aircraft are part of a program to renew the fleet and expand FAU's operational capabilities, like airspace and border protection.... Claudio Capucho, Embraer Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2025 results793 commercial aircraft deliveredRevenues € 73.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 7.1 billionEBIT (reported) € 6.1 billion; EPS (reported) € 6.61Free cash flow before... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Airlines Cargo Civil aviation Defense Finance and economy Industry Military aviation Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267894 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267894 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:57:00 +0000 Airbus aircraft, family, in formation Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2025 results793 commercial aircraft deliveredRevenues € 73.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 7.1 billionEBIT (reported) € 6.1 billion; EPS (reported) € 6.61Free cash flow before... Airbus The global presence of the Leonardo C-27J Spartan multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with more than 290,000 flight hours worldwide, is set to grow with a new addition to the number of leading operators... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267825 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267825 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0000 C-27J Spartan The global presence of the Leonardo C-27J Spartan multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with more than 290,000 flight hours worldwide, is set to grow with a new addition to the number of leading operators... Leonardo Airbus and Singapore have achieved full certification of the Automatic Air-to-Air Refuelling (A3R) capability on the A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The Certification was granted by the Spanish... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Fair and shows Industry Military aviation Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267680 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267680 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000 Republic Singapore Air Force, RSAF, A-330 MRTT, Multi-Role Tanker Transport, refuels a RSAF F-15, via A3R system, during night Airbus and Singapore have achieved full certification of the Automatic Air-to-Air Refuelling (A3R) capability on the A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The Certification was granted by the Spanish... Airbus SAS 2022 The model has also been chosen by the Italian Air Force as the future airplane for the “Frecce Tricolori”, Italy’s national aerobatic team EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Fair and shows Industry Military aviation Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267674 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267674 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:48:00 +0000 M-346F Block 20 The model has also been chosen by the Italian Air Force as the future airplane for the “Frecce Tricolori”, Italy’s national aerobatic team Leonardo "Singapore Airshow"  (February 3-8) is one of the world’s most influential international aerospace and defence exhibitions, providing a platform for stakeholders to forge strategic alliances and collaborate to... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Fair and shows Helicopters Industry Military aviation People Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267640 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267640 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:35:00 +0000 Logo, "Singapore Airshow 2026", 10th edition, February 3-8 "Singapore Airshow"  (February 3-8) is one of the world’s most influential international aerospace and defence exhibitions, providing a platform for stakeholders to forge strategic alliances and collaborate to... website event Today, at the Italian Army Multifuncional Experimentation Center (CePoliSpe) in Montelibretti (Roma), the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV) Joint-Venture delivered to the Armed Forces the first... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation People Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267562 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267562 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:57:00 +0000 Italian Army, Multifuncional Experimentation Center, CePoliSpe, Montelibretti near Rome, the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles, LRMV Joint-Venture, delivered to the Armed Forces, the first four Lynx infantry fighting vehicles Today, at the Italian Army Multifuncional Experimentation Center (CePoliSpe) in Montelibretti (Roma), the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV) Joint-Venture delivered to the Armed Forces the first... Leonardo Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross orders (net: 536) in 2025, highlighting a strong market growth with a solid performance this year across the entire civil and military range. The orders came from 205... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Helicopters Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267538 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267538 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:42:00 +0000 Airbus Helicopters, orders and deliveries, 2025, aircraft Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross orders (net: 536) in 2025, highlighting a strong market growth with a solid performance this year across the entire civil and military range. The orders came from 205... Airbus Helicopters In recent days, a demonstration of the project's capabilities was conducted at industry's production site in Venegono Superiore (Varese, Italy), involving an M-346 aircraft in flight together with its associated ground-based training systems, to validate the technology demonstrator EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Industry Military aviation Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267533 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267533 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:26:00 +0000 Leonardo, M-346FA In recent days, a demonstration of the project's capabilities was conducted at industry's production site in Venegono Superiore (Varese, Italy), involving an M-346 aircraft in flight together with its associated ground-based training systems, to validate the technology demonstrator Leonardo The European Commission has endorsed the national defence plans of eight Member States, marking a milestone in Europe's push to strengthen its security. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation People Report Science and technology https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267436 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267436 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:51:00 +0000 European Commission, Ue, building The European Commission has endorsed the national defence plans of eight Member States, marking a milestone in Europe's push to strengthen its security. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council... Web The Boeing Company announced major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2025.Major Programs4th Quarter 2025 Full Year 2025 Commercial Airplanes... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Helicopters Industry Military aviation https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267341 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267341 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:18:15 +0000 AH-64A, Apache helicopter in flight The Boeing Company announced major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2025.Major Programs4th Quarter 2025 Full Year 2025 Commercial Airplanes... Boeing The Spanish Ministry of Defence has selected Airbus Defence and Space to lead the development and implementation of the Spanish Air and Space Force’s new combat Integrated Training System (ITS-C). The c... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267208 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267208 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0000 Unusual configuration, Hürjet, advanced trainer and light combat aircraft, Turkish TAI The Spanish Ministry of Defence has selected Airbus Defence and Space to lead the development and implementation of the Spanish Air and Space Force’s new combat Integrated Training System (ITS-C). The c... TAI The Spanish Ministry of Defence has acquired 18 C-295 transport aircraft to replace the CN-235 and C-212 fleets dedicated to the training of pilots and paratroopers of the Spanish Air and Space Force.... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267158 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267158 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:18:00 +0000 C-295 aircraft, the Spanish Air and Space Force The Spanish Ministry of Defence has acquired 18 C-295 transport aircraft to replace the CN-235 and C-212 fleets dedicated to the training of pilots and paratroopers of the Spanish Air and Space Force.... Airbus Defence and Space SAU 2025 Spain is placing orders for 100 Airbus helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) of the Ministry of Defence. These four contracts, framed within the National Helicopter... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Helicopters Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267092 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267092 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:24:00 +0000 four models, H-135, H-145M, H-175M, NH-90 Spain is placing orders for 100 Airbus helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) of the Ministry of Defence. These four contracts, framed within the National Helicopter... Airbus Helicopters Embraer delivered yesterday the first five A-29N Super Tucano airplanes to the Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF) during a ceremony held at OGMA's facilities, attended by authorities, industry's executives,... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267085 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267085 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:24:00 +0000 A-29N Super Tucano, A-29N airplane, Portuguese Air Force Embraer delivered yesterday the first five A-29N Super Tucano airplanes to the Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF) during a ceremony held at OGMA's facilities, attended by authorities, industry's executives,... Embraer Leonardo has signed a contract with the Italian Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness for the supply of 12 M-346 multirole aircraft to the Austrian Air Force (Luftstreitkräfte), responding... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Industry Military aviation Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267061 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267061 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:15:00 +0000 Leonardo, M-346F Leonardo has signed a contract with the Italian Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness for the supply of 12 M-346 multirole aircraft to the Austrian Air Force (Luftstreitkräfte), responding... Leonardo KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) and the Italian defense company Leonardo will together develop a mobile artillery system. A corresponding Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed in Amsterdam, the headquarters of KNDS,... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Industry Military aviation People Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267040 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267040 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:48:00 +0000 Amsterdam, December 16, 2025, KNDS and Leonardo, develop a mobile artillery system, a LOI was signed by Florian Hohenwarter, CEO and Roberto Cingolani, CEO and General Manager, respectively KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) and the Italian defense company Leonardo will together develop a mobile artillery system. A corresponding Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed in Amsterdam, the headquarters of KNDS,... Leonardo Germany has decided to exercise the option for 20 more H-145M light combat helicopters (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber or LKH for short) that were part of a contract signed in December 2023 (see AVIONEWS),... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Helicopters Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267024 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267024 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:16:00 +0000 H-145M Germany has decided to exercise the option for 20 more H-145M light combat helicopters (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber or LKH for short) that were part of a contract signed in December 2023 (see AVIONEWS),... Airbus Helicopters - Celian Bauduin Leonardo and the Italian National Armaments Directorate have signed a multi-year contract to provide Logistics Support for the Italian Air Force’s fleet of C-27J "Spartan" tactical transport aircraft a... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266923 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266923 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:29:00 +0000 C-27J Spartan Leonardo and the Italian National Armaments Directorate have signed a multi-year contract to provide Logistics Support for the Italian Air Force’s fleet of C-27J "Spartan" tactical transport aircraft a... Leonardo Boeing has been awarded a Lot 12 contract by the US Air Force for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tanker airplanes, valued at $2.47 billion. The US KC-46A fleet has exceeded 150,000 flight hours, reflecting... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266790 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266790 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:38:00 +0000 KC-46A tanker Us Air Force Boeing has been awarded a Lot 12 contract by the US Air Force for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tanker airplanes, valued at $2.47 billion. The US KC-46A fleet has exceeded 150,000 flight hours, reflecting... Boeing