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Aravalli will fall within the 3,500 to 4,000 shaft horsepower class. Credit: HAL via X. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines, through the SAFHAL Helicopter Engines joint venture, have agreed to design and develop new-generation helicopter engine for military use.  Dubbed Aravalli, the high-power engine derived its name from the ancient Aravalli mountain range in India.   Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more In a post on X, HAL said the engine will fall within the 3,500 to 4,000 shaft horsepower class…

Pictured is the new AN/APQ-188 active electronically scanned array radar integrated onto a B-52H Stratofortress. Credit: US Air Force. Raytheon has secured a $603m contract to produce and sustain its new generation AESA radar over the next five years The deal will support the life extension of the B-52 Stratofortress fleet into the 2050s The radar’s core heritage is derived from the AN/APQ-79 radar used on F/A-18s RTX business Raytheon has secured a $603m ceiling contract with the US Air Force (USAF) to produce and sustain its new generation AN/APQ-188 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars for B-52 bomber life…

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BELFAST — Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a €5.4 billion ($6.3 billion) spending plan to jointly acquire Airbus-made A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft with Poland. The Council authorized the conclusion of a seven-year framework agreement for the lucrative acquisition on Tuesday, according to a list of outcomes from its latest meeting, published on the Spanish government’s website. Madrid’s summary of the tanker approval notes that the purpose of the framework agreement is to both procure the aircraft and cover logistical support required for entry to service. “The Framework Agreement, making use of the ‘Security [Action] for Europe’…

ICEYE already delivers SAR intelligence to the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force. Credit: ICEYE. ICEYE has launched a Netherlands-based entity in Amsterdam, aiming to deepen its collaboration with Dutch defence and expand its technology presence within the Netherlands Defence Technological Industrial Base (NLDTIB).   In a 25 August release, the European space and defence technology firm stated that ICEYE Netherlands will focus on engineering support, co-development with the NLDTIB, and engagement with local defence stakeholders.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The announcement comes…

The contract strengthens Sigma’s position within Rolls-Royce’s UK supply chain. Credit: Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock.com. Indian defence and aerospace company Sigma Advanced Systems has received a further long-term contract worth nearly £125m ($170m) with Rolls-Royce.   In a stock exchange filing dated 25 August 2026, Sigma stated that the contract was secured through its recently acquired UK subsidiary, Bromford Precision Solutions.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Bromford, which is based in Leicester, brings additional manufacturing capabilities in aero engine rings, casings, and advanced precision production,…

US Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter jet. Credit: VanderWolf Images/Shutterstock.com. Boeing has won a contract worth up to $131.23bn to support the F-15 Eagle Crest programme, which oversees the F-15 fighter aircraft fleet. Announced by the Department of War (DoW), work under the contract will include aircraft production, integration, modifications, and establishment of depot maintenance capabilities. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Boeing will provide and sustain essential F-15 Eagle weapon system capabilities for the Air Force, Air National Guard, and other Department…

ČLS is authorised to distribute Sikorsky components in the EU, where over 150 Black Hawks are in service. Credit: Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has named Česká letecká servisní (ČLS) as its first authorised distribution centre for Black Hawk helicopter parts in the European Union. ČLS, a Czech-based aviation support provider, was selected after a rigorous review and evaluation process to confirm it meets Sikorsky’s standards for quality, processes, and policies. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more…

The AI deal forms part of the UK and Ukraine’s 100 Year Partnership. Credit: Watcharisma/Shutterstock.com. The UK and Ukraine have signed a major agreement to collaborate on AI, with the focus on developing enhanced military capabilities and new technology solutions. The pact was signed by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine on 24 August 2026. This agreement gives British researchers access to Ukraine’s Avengers AI Labs database, a repository of battlefield data collected by thousands of cameras and sensors deployed across active combat zones. Ukrainian sensors and cameras contribute millions of real-world observations, from…

Last week, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu stated that the design work of the naval variant of TUSAŞ’s Hürjet trainer is underway. “We have recently started work on a navalized version of Hürjet,” Demiroğlu said at the recent Turkish Naval Expo. “It is still too early to define exactly what the aircraft will look like. Operating conditions at sea are significantly more demanding than land-based operations, and the aircraft will also need a more powerful engine.” Other Turkish media reporting also had Demiroğlu say that the work on the Naval Hürjet could, in effect, involve designing a…