Air Platforms – Page 25 – defencenews.online

December 22, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

PhantomStrike Radar Chosen for Integration on USAF’s VISTA Testbed

The US Air Force (USAF) has chosen Raytheon’s PhantomStrike radar for integration on its autonomous X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft (VISTA) as part of a broader modernization effort....

December 22, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Textron Delivers First Texan II Trainer Aircraft to Japan Air Force

Textron Aviation Defense has finalized a contract to supply the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) with its first Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II training aircraft. The acquisition follows Japan’s decision...

December 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Airbus Hands Over First H160 Helicopter to French Gendarmerie

France has officially received the first H160 helicopter for the French National Gendarmerie, with the handover taking place at Airbus Helicopters’ Marignane facility in southern France. The aircraft is...

December 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

German Navy Takes Delivery of First NH90 Sea Tiger

The German Navy has received the first of its planned fleet of 31 NH90 Sea Tiger helicopters from Airbus Helicopters via the NHIndustries consortium, with the handover taking place...

December 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Martin Hands Over First UH-60M Black Hawk to Brazil

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter to the Brazilian Army, marking the initial handover under a 12-aircraft contract signed in 2024. The delivery supports Brazil’s...

December 17, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Finland’s First F-35A Emerges From Lockheed Martin Production Line

Lockheed Martin has rolled out the first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet for the Finnish Defence Forces at its production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The rollout marks a...

December 17, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

KF-21 Boramae to Feature BAE Systems Identification Friend or Foe Suite

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed an $11 million contract with BAE Systems to integrate the company’s latest Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) technology into the KF-21 Boramae fighter...

December 15, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Air Force Receives B-52 Upgrade as Boeing Integrates New Radar Suite

Boeing has delivered the first B-52 bomber fitted with the new APQ-188 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar to the US Air Force, where it will undergo testing at...

December 14, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Sikorsky Wins $433M U.S. Army Contract for Black Hawk Helicopter Procurement

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, has received a $433.2 million contract modification under the Black Hawk Multi-Year Ten programme. The modification, designated P00087 to contract...

December 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

NATO signs a procurement agreement for NH90 helicopters designated for the Netherlands

NATO’s Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) has awarded NHIndustries a contract to deliver three NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters (NFH) to the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force. Placed on behalf...