US approves Bell 412EPi, 429 helicopter sale to Guyana
The US State Department announced on October 30 that it has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale of two Bell 412EPi and two 429 GlobalRanger light utility helicopters to Guyana
Lockheed Martin to build MH-60Rs for Greece
The US Department of Defense announced on October 26 that it had contracted Lockheed Martin to build and deliver four Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission maritime helicopters for Greece
Boeing’s Loyal Wingman completes first taxi run
Boeing announced on October 22 that its Airpower Teaming System has moved under its own power for the first time, marking a key milestone in the platform’s development
Sikorsky to produce six more King Stallions
The US Department of Defense announced on October 26 that it had awarded Sikorsky a US$550m contract modification to produce and deliver six CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift transport helicopters
Boeing, US Navy to demonstrate ramjet missile technology
Boeing revealed on October 20 that it has been contracted by the US Navy to co-develop the Supersonic Propulsion Enabled Advanced Ramjet (SPEAR) flight demonstrator with the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division
Ecuadorian Air Force receives first two H145Ms
Airbus Helicopters announced on October 27 that it has delivered its first two H145M twin-engine utility helicopters to the Ecuadorian Air Force – the first military customer of the type in South America
BAE Systems to design Skyborg drone for USAF
The US Air Force has contracted BAE Systems to develop an attritable air vehicle system for the air arm’s Skyborg programme, the company announced on October 22
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 14
Welcome to the 14th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills on our quiz here!
Sweden to retain Gripen C/D for at least another decade
On October 23, Saab outlined the Swedish Air Force’s plan to upgrade and retain two squadrons of Gripen C/D multi-role fighters for at least another decade
Netherlands accelerates C-130H fleet replacement
The Dutch Ministry of Defence revealed on October 13 that it intends to replace its ageing fleet of four Lockheed C-130H Hercules tactical transports ahead of schedule