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India approves execution model for AMCA fighter

1 week ago | airforce-technology.com | Archana Rani

The government of India has approved the execution model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme in an effort to advance its indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. Cleared by Indian Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh, the AMCA programme will be implemented by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) through an industry partnership framework. The approved model is designed to ensure competitive participation from both public and private sectors.
Rocket Lab makes $275m Geost deal

1 week ago | airforce-technology.com | Archana Rani

Rocket Lab has agreed to acquire the parent holding company of Geost, a move that marks the company’s formal entry into the satellite payload sector. The seller, Lightridge Solutions, is a portfolio company of ATL Partners. The acquisition, valued at $275m, will be paid through a combination of $125m in cash and $150m in privately placed Rocket Lab common stock, with an additional earnout of up to $50m tied to revenue milestones.
L3Harris to deliver surveillance systems for Canada’s P-8A aircraft

1 week ago | airforce-technology.com | Archana Rani

L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract to deliver 16 WESCAM MX-20 surveillance and targeting systems to bolster Canada’s national security. The contract has been awarded by the Canadian Commercial Corporation. L3Harris’ systems are intended for use aboard Canada’s P-8A aircraft, operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force. Developed by Boeing, the P-8A aircraft are designated for key maritime and overland patrol and reconnaissance operations.
GMV secures role in six European Defence Fund projects

1 week ago | airforce-technology.com | Archana Rani

Technology company GMV has been selected to participate in six 2024 European Defence Fund (EDF) projects, reinforce its role in advancing vital competencies that support Europe’s security and self-reliance in technology. Of the six projects, GMV will spearhead two, namely PRECISE and MYRIAD. This positions the company as the foremost European entity in terms of leading project count in this particular round of EDF financing.
Rheinmetall unveils Battlesuite platform for networked combat

1 week ago | airforce-technology.com | Archana Rani

Rheinmetall has unveiled its Battlesuite platform, a digital solution designed to connect and enhance military systems for modern, multidimensional conflicts. The German defence technology company described the Battlesuite as a core element for enabling “combat operations of the future” with superior effectiveness. The platform is set to be showcased at the 2025 Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) trade exhibition, scheduled from 27-28 May 2025 in Germany.
Diehl signs contract with Thailand’s RV Connex for target drones

1 week ago | airforce-technology.com | Archana Rani

Diehl Defence has signed a contract with Thailand-based RV Connex for the delivery of target drones and services to support live firing tests of the IRIS-T air-to-air missile. The agreement covers the delivery of RV Connex’s JRV-01 target drones, along with services related to weapon airworthiness certification projects. This development follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in November 2023 between the firms, which laid the groundwork for the strengthened partnership.
Slovakia’s UH-60L Black Hawk delivery pushed to 2026 at least

2 weeks ago | airforce-technology.com | John Hill

Slovakia’s latest order for legacy Black Hawks from the United States will be postponed until 2026, possibly longer. Airforce Technology learned of the delay and some of the nation’s plans for its rotary wing fleet during the Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe conference, hosted by SAE Media, on 22 May in Prague, Czech Republic. The Slovak Air Force currently operate nine Mi-17 helicopters which the government acquired in 2002 according to intelligence from GlobalData.
ASD elects Saab CEO as president and chairman

2 weeks ago | airforce-technology.com | Archana Rani

The Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) has appointed Saab CEO Micael Johansson as its president and board chairman. The election took place during ASD’s board meeting and 2025 convention held in London. Previously serving as vice-chairman of the ASD Board, Johansson will assume his new role on 15 June 2025 for a two-year term. The appointment will run concurrently with his ongoing responsibilities at Saab.
QinetiQ wins £1.54bn deal to ensure UK equipment readiness

2 weeks ago | airforce-technology.com | Archana Rani

QinetiQ Group has secured a five-year extension, worth £1.54bn ($2.06bn), to its long term partnering agreement (LTPA) with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). The agreement aims to modernise mission-critical test and evaluation services that underpin the operational readiness of UK and allied armed forces. Under the extended contract, which now runs to 2033, QinetiQ will continue to provide test, trials, training and evaluation (T3E) capabilities.
USAF confirms readiness of Minuteman III ICBM

2 weeks ago | airforce-technology.com | Archana Rani

The US Air Force (USAF) has conducted a successful test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch was executed by a joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command personnel. During the test, the Minuteman III ICBM equipped with a single Mark-21 High Fidelity Re-Entry Vehicle was launched as part of routine and periodic testing activities.