Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Feb- 2025 -

21 February

Safran Wins Flight Testing, Antenna Deal for US Army FLRAA Program

Safran has secured a contract to provide flight testing solutions and antennae for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program.

21 February

A U.S. Marine Corps RQ-21A Blackjack assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 flies over Rena, Norway during Frozen Reindeer, May 20, 2018. Frozen Reindeer is a training exercise designed to build flight and ground proficiency to increase unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joselyn Jimenez)

Rojoef Manuel

Insitu to Provide More Blackjack, ScanEagle Drones for US Navy

Boeing subsidiary Insitu has signed a $102.3-million deal to deliver additional RQ-21 Blackjack and MQ-27 ScanEagle unmanned aerial systems for the US Navy.

20 February

Aircraft air refueling during US Central Command (CENTCOM) Bomber Task Force Mission.

Giulia Bernacchi

CENTCOM Conducts Bomber Task Force Mission in Middle East

The US Central Command has conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East to enhance its operational capabilities in the region.

20 February

Four GBU-39 small diameter bombs sit in the munitions storage area at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 27, 2020.

Christine Casimiro

US OKs $84M Sale of 400 Small Diameter Bombs to Romania

The US State Department has approved Romania's request for multiple Guided Bomb Unit-39B Small Diameter Bombs in a potential $84-million sale.

20 February

The President of the United States selected the livery design for the “Next Air Force One,” VC-25B, a design that will closely resemble the livery of the current Air Force One, VC-25A, while also modernizing for the 21st century. (Courtesy rendering)

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Considering ‘Alternatives’ to Boeing for Air Force One Contract

Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration was "looking at alternatives" to Boeing following delays in delivering two new models of the US presidential Air Force One plane.

20 February

Rojoef Manuel

Helijet Donates S-76A Ambulance Helicopter for Ukraine

Airline and charter service provider Helijet has sent a Sikorsky S-76A utility helicopter to Ukraine to aid the war-torn country amidst Russia’s continued aggression.

19 February