Craig Hoyle

Panama to acquire @Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos. Local media reports last month suggested its approval covers four of the turboprops. https://t.co/FdsyRz7V2g https://t.co/qST1bxr6kT

Sweden moves closer to @embraer C-390 acquisition via joint procurement. Production slots secured for 4 aircraft, adding to 9 already on contract between the Netherlands and Austria. Story by @fg_domperry https://t.co/wCXnu28n49 https://t.co/dJKtQWsQPB

F-35 still a contender for Portuguese F-16 replacement, air force says. Of the 5 EPAF member nations, it's the only one yet to buy fifth-generation type from @LockheedMartin, so it wouldn't come as a surprise... https://t.co/oo7YqnhmuG https://t.co/DUQmmUawFi

With the RAF's Pumas now being retired, I fondly remember @fg_domperry and myself making a swift exit from a rather tired and grubby-looking one (while on the ground) after offending its crew by asking when it was due the HC2 upgrade - it had already been done.

Surplus German P-3C Orions set to boost Portuguese maritime patrol fleet. Service has received four ex-German navy examples, with final two to transfer before year-end. Story from Portuguese air force HQ visit earlier this week https://t.co/NXLH4f8BWx https://t.co/qBD2IEeo0B

US Army adds five more MH-47G Chinooks to remanufacturing effort. $240m deal for @BoeingDefense https://t.co/pNqqMDSV1s https://t.co/G3MOqR9eWr

Lisbon eyeing mid-life upgrade for AW101 helicopters. Portuguese air force in discussion with @LDO_Helicopters, service confirms. Its 12 examples entered service from 2006. Great pic from @AirTeamImages https://t.co/5RyDGdljHQ https://t.co/MuHx9k5spP

Qatar gets approval for $2bn MQ-9B SkyGuardian buy. If completed, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems would supply Doha with 8 aircraft. https://t.co/Y50wNfAg1E https://t.co/BGd3EFNzmf

Belgium’s first MQ-9B SkyGuardian advances flight tests. https://t.co/DzUjqEhndb https://t.co/Mn45aeb6fI

The NGAD - or F-47 - fighter win for @BoeingDefense is pretty immense, following its well-catalogued problems on KC-46A, T-7A and VC-25B for @usairforce, and the looming end of F/A-18E/F Super Hornet production. A big day for St Louis site!

Delighted with my Ed Force One momento from @IronMaiden 747: great service from the @aviationtag_com folks. I guess it was over-optimistic to have hoped for limited edition number 00666... Loved interviewing Bruce about the jet in 2013: https://t.co/kc72yfwpEJ https://t.co/KeD25LihP9

Sweden to top up @MBDAGroup Meteor missile stocks via accelerated buy. Deliveries of new batch of BVRAAM weapons for use on Gripen will start later this year, FMV says https://t.co/vFyR73KIR1 https://t.co/bpmGJF7kKg

Elbit Systems boss sees ‘huge potential’ as its backlog tops $26bn. Israeli company also has reported record revenues of $6.8bn from its 2024 activities. https://t.co/dPfNRGwBgv https://t.co/0gR2Alz9dQ

Record orders propelled IAI’s financial performance in 2024 - it posted sales of $6.1bn in 2024 and ended the year with a backlog worth $25bn https://t.co/IfvqqlTjIo https://t.co/uJMgwZUbrd

General works council official at @AirbusDefence urges Berlin to axe @LockheedMartin F-35 purchase and step back from future US equipment buys. Berlin is also currently buying @BoeingDefense CH-47Fs and P-8As - with no European alternatives... https://t.co/S14os1rhxW https://t.co/QBU4fxWQl8

GCAP partner fleets in focus as Leonardo hints at initial 350-unit buy. My analysis shows the 3 member nations have a current 630 fighters - might surprise some that Japan has more than Italy and the UK combined. https://t.co/yknpVn2pY3 https://t.co/h4glcuNhWN

Interesting nugget in @Leonardo_live strategic update yesterday: suggests the three Global Combat Air Programme partners will order 350 sixth-generation fighters by service entry in 2035. First time I've seen a figure cited by a partner company https://t.co/u4tMffIVdt https://t.co/6BYuo3TTun