12 February 2026
Honeywell LED Landing Search Light Selected by Bell for the MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft
Honeywell’s LED landing search light selected for Bell’s MV 75 FLRAA, enhancing mission performance, efficiency and…
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Military & Defence
6 February 2026
Embraer Appoints Leandro Marc Pienaar as Business Development Director in Southern Africa Region
Embraer strengthens its Defence & Security presence in Southern Africa with the appointment of Leandro Marc…
5 February 2026
The Eagle Turns 106 as the South African Air Force Marks Another Year of Service
The South African Air Force marks 106 years of service with a Prestige Parade at historic…
20 January 2026
L-39 Skyfox Aircraft Showcased at Air Force Base Accra
The Ghana Air Force showcased the Aero L-39 Skyfox at Air Force Base Accra, highlighting defence…
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Airbus Streamlines Its Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System Offering
Airbus consolidates its tactical uncrewed aerial systems, creating a unified portfolio under Airbus Helicopters to…
Lockheed Martin and Belgium Celebrate Arrival of First Belgian F-35 Aircraft
Belgium’s first F-35A Lightning II has arrived at Florennes Air Base. Lockheed Martin and the…
Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace to Manufacture Key Components for Pratt & Whitney’s F135 Engine Powering the F-35 Lightning II Aircraft
Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace to produce key F135 engine components for Pratt &…
Skunk Works and FalconWorks Announce Strategic Collaboration
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and BAE Systems FalconWorks partner at DSEI to develop modular uncrewed…
SANDF Clarifies Status Of Oryx Helicopters
SANDF confirms its Oryx helicopters in the DRC are operational and maintained, dismissing claims of…
Embraer Defense Europe Signs Strategic MoUs with Lithuanian Partners, Strengthening Aerospace Cooperation and Innovation
Embraer Defense Europe has signed strategic MoUs with leading Lithuanian partners to strengthen aerospace cooperation,…
Colonel Mamah Agnidoufey Promoted to the Rank of Air Brigadier General
On 8 August 2025, Colonel Mamah Agnidoufey, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, was…
Embraer Offers New Scholarships to Train Master’s Students in Aeronautical Engineering
Embraer and ITA launch 2025 MSc in Aeronautical Engineering with monthly scholarships for 45 new…
First Airbus SIRTAP Prototype Ready to Start Ground Tests
Airbus has completed assembly of the first SIRTAP tactical uncrewed aerial system, now entering ground…
Hanwha Systems and Milkor Aerospace and Defence Sign Strategic MoU to Integrate AESA SAR Radar on Milkor 380 UAV for Global Export
Hanwha Systems and Milkor Aerospace and Defence signed an MoU at the Paris Air Show…
Embraer Celebrates A-29 Super Tucano 600,000 Flight Hours
Embraer celebrates 600,000 flight hours for the A-29 Super Tucano, a globally proven light attack…
Bell signs first SUBARU Bell 412EPX order in Africa
Bell Textron has signed a fleet purchase agreement for 12 SUBARU Bell 412EPX helicopters with…
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Defence Strategic Plan 2025–2030 Tabled by Department of Defence
The Department of Defence has tabled South Africa’s Defence Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, outlining the…
First Airbus A330 MRTT for the Spanish Air and Space Force Enters Into Service
The Spanish Air and Space Force has inducted its first Airbus A330 MRTT into service.…
Embraer and Denel sign MoU to cooperate on the KC- 390 Millennium
Embraer and Denel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration on the KC-390…
Restoration of Sabre 361: Honouring Heritage Through Dedication and Craftsmanship
The restoration of Sabre 361 by Montagu Thorne and Matthew Olivier celebrates aviation heritage through…
French Air and Space Force buys 22 PC-7 MKX Aircraft for Basic Military Pilot Training
The French Air and Space Force has selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX as its new…
Safran and GAL Partner to Ensure Fleet Readiness for UAE Mirage 2000 Aircraft
Safran Aircraft Engines and Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) have partnered to ensure fleet readiness for…
Grey Wolf Tested for US Air Force Mission
The US Air Force’s MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters have undergone Initial Operational Test and Evaluation…
Zambia Air Force’s Operation Sungulula Concludes as Life Returns to the Kafue River
The Zambia Air Force successfully concludes Operation Sungulula, neutralising an acid spill in the Kafue…
From Disks to Digital: Trainer Updates Cut Apache Downtime
Discover how the Apache Longbow Crew Trainers’ software updates have transformed from a time-consuming manual…
US Air Force Completes First Flight of L3Harris Viper Shield Electronic Warfare System
L3Harris Technologies’ Viper Shield™ electronic warfare suite has completed its first flight on a single-seat…
Saab Signs MOU with HAL for Laser Warning System
Saab has signed an MOU with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to collaborate on the LWS-310…
GE Aerospace T901 Engine Powers Black Hawk for First Time in Successful Ground Runs
GE Aerospace successfully completed initial ground runs of the T901 engine on a U.S. Army…
The New Global Pilot Survey Hopes to Understand the State of Pilots
Western University and IFALPA have launched the View from the Flight Deck 2024 survey to…
Airbus Signs New Study Contract to Define France’s Future Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The French Defence Procurement Agency has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space and…
Spain Orders 25 Additional Eurofighter Aircraft
Spain has ordered 25 additional Eurofighter aircraft under the Halcón II programme to replace part…
