Gareth Jennings

London, South Croydon

Aviation Desk Editor and Managing Editor, Jane's Missiles and Rockets at Janes

Aviation journalist reporting on all aspects of international military aerospace and wider defence issues.

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Articles

Türkiye prepares for C-130J airlifters

1 week ago | janes.com | Gareth Jennings

A now-retired RAF C-130J of the type that Janes understands will be delivered to Türkiye early in 2026. (Crown Copyright) Türkiye is preparing to receive Lockheed Martin C-130J/C-130J-30 Hercules airlifters into military service, sources with knowledge of the procurement have told Janes and other defence media.
Russia fielding nuclear air-to-air missiles, US assesses

2 weeks ago | janes.com | Gareth Jennings

Still from a video published by the Russian Ministry of Defence in 2020, showing the launch of an R-37M from a Su-35S. (Russian MoD)Russia is fielding nuclear-armed air-to-air missiles (AAMs), according to the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). In its 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment report published on 21 May, the DIA said that Russia has added nuclear AAMs to its inventory as part of a wider expansion of its nuclear forces.
US approves SDB precision munitions for Poland

2 weeks ago | janes.com | Gareth Jennings

An SDB moments before impacting a hardened aircraft shelter during testing. Poland is set to receive the weapon, with US government approval announced on 21 May. (US Navy)The US government has approved the sale of Boeing GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs) to Poland for an estimated USD180 million. Announced by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 21 May, the Department of State approval covers 1,400 SDBs, related equipment, training, and support.
Austria agrees M-346FA terms with Italy

2 weeks ago | janes.com | Gareth Jennings

The Leonardo M-346FA with weapons was showcased at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. (Janes/Gareth Jennings)Austria has agreed terms with Italy for the procurement of Leonardo M-346FA (fighter attack) light strike combat and advanced trainer aircraft. An Italian Air Armaments and Airworthiness Directorate document published on 21 May outlined the agreement between the two countries that will see Austria acquire 12 M-346FA aircraft, with an option for 12 more.
US approves Koala helicopters for Bosnia and Herzegovina

2 weeks ago | janes.com | Gareth Jennings

Seen in Israeli service, the AW119Kx Koala has now been approved for sale to Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Israeli Air Force)The US government has approved the sale of Leonardo AW119Kx Koala helicopters to Bosnia and Herzegovina for an estimated USD100 million. Announced by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 20 May, the Department of State Foreign Military Sales (FMS) approval covers an undisclosed number of helicopters, as well as related equipment, training, and support.
MoD adds ISTAR stream to UKMFTS training contract

2 weeks ago | janes.com | Gareth Jennings

Rear crew members trained via the Future ISTAR and Rear Crew Training System (FIRCTS) contract will be deployed aboard a number of RAF and RN ISTAR aircraft, including the Rivet Joint (pictured). (Crown Copyright)The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has added a new intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) stream to its UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) contract.
Leonardo pitches Trekker training helicopter to Poland

3 weeks ago | janes.com | Gareth Jennings

The AW109 Trekker is being pitched to Poland to satisfy that country's new helicopter pilot training requirement. (Janes/Sam Wise)Leonardo is offering its AW109 Trekker to fulfil Poland's helicopter training requirement, a company representative told Janes on 16 May. The twin-engined helicopter would be locally built by PZL-Ĺšwidnik and offered as â€śa one-stop-shop solution based on a comprehensive training system/syllabus including devices and simulationâ€ť, the representative said.
US approves advanced air-launched missiles for Türkiye

3 weeks ago | janes.com | Gareth Jennings

Türkiye has been approved to acquire advanced versions of the AMRAAM and Sidewinder missiles to equip its F-16 combat aircraft. (Turkish Air Force)The United States has approved the sale of advanced air-launched missiles to Türkiye for an estimated USD304.1 million.
Industry team bids H145M training and battlefield helicopter to Poland

3 weeks ago | janes.com | Gareth Jennings

While being pitched to Poland as a training platform, the H145M has a potent light attack capability that could also be utilised. (Janes/Gareth Jennings)An industry team comprising Airbus, Babcock, and CAE is pitching the H145M training and battlefield helicopter to Poland. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on 15 May saw the three companies agree to team in the provision of pilot training for the Polish armed forces as part of a wider revamp of the country's helicopter capabilities.
FEINDEF 2025: Airbus, TA team to bid Hürjet for Spain

3 weeks ago | janes.com | Gareth Jennings

A full-scale mock-up of the Hürjet advanced jet trainer was showcased at FIENDEF 2025 in Madrid. (Janes/Tristan Sauer)Airbus and Turkish Aerospace (TA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) geared at bidding the Hürjet advanced jet trainer aircraft to Spain. The industrial MOU signed at the International Defence and Security Exhibition (FEINDEF) 2025 held in Madrid from 12 to 14 May follows a national MOU signed between the governments of Spain and Türkiye in December 2024.