Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Apr- 2025 -

2 April

GE to Equip US Future Assault Helicopter With Advanced Avionics

GE Aerospace has secured a subcontract from Bell Textron to design, develop, and deliver avionics systems for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program.

2 April

Rojoef Manuel

Norway First to Complete F-35 Fleet Under Joint Strike Fighter Program

Lockheed Martin has handed over the last three F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft ordered by Norway as part of the global Joint Strike Fighter Program.

2 April

Christine Casimiro

Latvia Boosts Air Defense With RBS 70 NG Order From Saab

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has ordered an air defense system from Saab under a framework agreement.

2 April

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $5.58B Fighter Jet Sale to Philippines

The US approved a potential $5.58 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, supporting its ally amid rising tensions with China.

1 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Netherlands Speeds Up $541 Million Drone Package for Ukraine

The Netherlands is financing a $541-million drone project for Ukraine this year to help it defend against the Russian invasion.

1 April

Rojoef Manuel

Cyprus Military Receives First Two H145M Helicopters From Airbus

Cyprus has taken delivery of the first two H145M multirole helicopters from Airbus under a contract signed in 2022.

1 April

Ukraine's Humvee-based air defense system armed with R-73 missiles

Christine Casimiro

Ukraine Rolls Out Humvee-Based Air Defense System With R-73 Missiles

Ukraine has developed a mobile air defense system built on the US High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, also known as the Humvee.

Mar- 2025 -

31 March

Joe Saballa

Revolutionizing Military Avionics: Indra Leads Groundbreaking European Initiative

Europe has launched a $32.5-million initiative to develop a new generation of modular avionics for modern military airborne operations.

31 March

Joe Saballa

Egypt Nears Deal for up to 100 South Korean FA-50 Light Attack Aircraft

An Egyptian diplomatic official has confirmed that Cairo is in advanced talks with South Korea for the purchase of up to 100 FA-50 light attack aircraft.

31 March