Thailand Buys Two Airbus C295 Transport Aircraft for Air Force
Thailand is expanding its C295 tactical transport fleet to five aircraft after ordering two additional platforms from Airbus.
India’s First Locally Built C-295 Transport Aircraft Nears Debut
India’s first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 system appears close to rollout from the Tata-Airbus military transport aircraft plant in Gujarat.
UAE Procures 10 C-390s, Marks Aircraft’s First Entry in Middle East
The UAE is set to acquire 10 C-390 Millennium aircraft from Embraer, marking the company’s largest single-country international order and the first C-390 deal in the Middle East.
India Greenlights Massive Buy of 60 Military Airlifters
India has moved forward with a major effort to modernize its tactical airlift fleet after the Defence Procurement Board approved a proposal to acquire 60 transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force.
Embraer Names Uzbekistan, Philippines as Next Millennium and Super Tucano Users
Embraer has confirmed Uzbekistan and the Philippines as the formerly undisclosed recipients of the company’s KC-390 Millennium and A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.
Lithuania Delays Buying Embraer C-390 Amid Reprioritization
Lithuania’s State Defence Council has postponed itsplan to adopt Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft until after 2030, as the country redirects funding to other priority capabilities.
Spain Buys 18 C-295 Military Transport Aircraft From Airbus
Madrid has acquired 18 C-295 tactical transport aircraft from Airbus to replace the Spanish Air and Space Force’s CN-235 and C-212 planes in service since the 1970s.
Boeing Lands $7B+ Pentagon Orders for Apache Helicopters, Pegasus Tankers
The Pentagon has awarded Boeing more than $7 billion in contracts to build AH-64E Apache helicopters for the US Army and additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft for the US Air Force.
Hungarian Air Force Completes C-390 Millennium Fleet With Second Embraer Delivery
Embraer has delivered the second C-390 Millennium aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force, completing the nation’s contracted fleet.
Embraer Starts Building First C-390 Millennium for Netherlands
Brazilian defense contractor Embraer has begun production of the first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft for the Royal Netherlands Air Force at its facility in Gavião Peixoto, north of São Paulo.
Marshall Aerospace to Overhaul 12 Ex-British C-130Js for Turkish Air Force
Turkey has signed a multi-year contract with Marshall Aerospace to maintain and upgrade 12 former Royal Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft acquired from the UK.
India, Brazil Weigh Barter Deal for Military Aircraft
India and Brazil are in talks over a landmark defense deal that could see both nations swap high-value military platforms instead of paying in cash, according to local media.
Embraer Shows Off New KC-390 Exterior Finish to Boost Global Appeal
Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer has unveiled a new paint scheme for its KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.
Portugal Cements Sixth Millennium Airlifter, Opens Door for NATO Sales
The Portuguese Air Force has reinforced its KC-390 Millennium fleet by signing an amendment with Embraer Defense & Security to acquire a sixth aircraft and secure 10 additional purchase options for NATO partners.
Embraer to Showcase KC-390 Millennium Tactical Airlifter in Poland
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer is promoting its KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to Poland and regional stakeholders at the 2025 International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce.
German A400M Performs First Puma IFV Airlift
A Bundeswehr’s A400M Atlas transport aircraft has successfully airlifted the heavyweight Puma infantry fighting vehicle, a historic first that boosts Germany’s rapid response tactics.
NATO Buys More Airbus A330s as Sweden, Denmark Join Aircraft Program
Airbus has secured a contract to supply two additional A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft for NATO.
Embraer Adds Flying Hospital Capability to Netherlands C-390 Fleet
Embraer is set to deliver an advanced aeromedical evacuation system to the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s C-390 Millennium fleet.
Portugal to Buy Sixth KC-390 Millennium Tactical Airlifter From Embraer
Portugal has revealed its plan to adopt a sixth KC-390 Millennium from Embraer as part of the country’s heavy military aerial transport modernization.
Pentagon Buys Canadian Transport Aircraft for Guatemala
The US Department of Defense has awarded a $10.1-million contract to Canadian manufacturer De Havilland to supply a transport aircraft to Guatemala.
Bell, Boeing to Deliver Final CV-22 Osprey Aircraft to US Air Force
The final CV-22 Osprey transport and cargo aircraft has entered production, with its completion coming in the next few months.
Spain’s First Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport Enters Service
Spain’s first of three A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTT) has entered into service as part of a defense ministry order from Airbus in November 2021.
Swedish Air Force Acquires Four Embraer C-390 Millennium Airlifters
Sweden has acquired Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft for its air force.
Pipistrel Completes Maiden Flight of Nuuva V300 VTOL Logistics Drone
Textron Systems segment Pipistrel has completed the initial flight of its Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system.
