Military

First South Korean A330 MRTT Arrives in Busan for Acceptance Tests

The first Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has landed in Gimhae Air Base in Busan

The Royal Thai Air Force Receives Two New H225M Helicopters

The Royal Thai Air Force has taken delivery of its seventh and eighth H225M (previously known as EC725) multirole utility helicopters.

Portugal’s Air Force Orders Five AW119Kx Multirole Helicopters

The Portuguese Ministry of Defence has selected the AW119Kx as its new multirole single engine helicopter to meet its future operational requirements.

First Tecnam P2002JF Trainer Delivered to the Hellenic Air Force 

In addition to the twelve P2002 JF aircraft, Tecnam will provide a simulator and a computer-based integrated training system with ancillary support services

Lebanon Air Force Orders Six Armed MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopters

MD Helicopters announced today receipt of the third Delivery Order issued against its 5-year, $1.4 billion light scout attack helicopter IDIQ contract.

Kenya Defence Force Orders Six Armed MD 530F Attack Helicopters

MD Helicopters announced today receipt of the second Delivery Order issued against its 5-year, $1.4 billion light scout attack helicopter IDIQ contract. The firm, fixed-price award is for six armed MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters for Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), and includes initial logistics support for the aircraft, aircraft systems and ground support equipment. The ... <a title="Kenya Defence Force Orders Six Armed MD 530F Attack Helicopters" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/military/kenya-defence-force-orders-six-armed-md-530f-attack-helicopters/" aria-label="Read more about Kenya Defence Force Orders Six Armed MD 530F Attack Helicopters">Read more</a>

U.S. Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin Agree to Cut Price for New F-35 Fighter Jets

The U.S. Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin have finalized a contract for 141 F-35 aircraft at the lowest per aircraft price in program history.

Boeing Wins U.S. Air Force T-X Pilot Training Program Contract

U.S. Air Force pilots will soon train for combat with T-X jets and simulators from Boeing, as the manufacturer has been awarded the contract.

F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes in South Carolina, Pilot Ejects

The U.S. Marine Corps Communication Strategy and Operations Office confirmed that an F-35B fighter aircraft crashed earlier today.

U.S. Air Force Selects the MH-139 to Replace UH-1N Huey Fleet

The U.S. Air Force selected the MH-139, based on the Leonardo AW139 and offered by Boeing as prime contractor, to replace its UH-1N “Huey” helicopters.