The Netherlands has received its penultimate pair of upgraded @BoeingDefense AH-64E Apaches - with the remaining aircraft from its 28-unit remanufacturing deal to follow during 2027. flightglobal.com/defence/202…

Nice to see @Saab's first (of 3) GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft has emerged in Swedish air force markings. Story by Ryan Finnerty. No detail yet on service entry schedule; there had been talk of an accelerated initial capability... flightglobal.com/defence/202…

Check out our latest FlightGlobal Focus podcast episode, where we discuss the seismic @BoeingDefense F/A-XX win for the @USNavy, including interviews with AeroDynamic Advisory's Richard Aboulafia and Gabelli Funds' Tony Bancroft. open.spotify.com/episode/72j…

Nepal orders Robinson Unmanned's Spirit UAS for army operations. All-weather VTOL type is optimised for ISR duties. flightglobal.com/defence/202…

NH Industries chief executive reports strong customer interest in buying ex-Norwegian NH90s - 14-strong fleet of 'almost brand-new' helicopters could be acquired by one or two buyers, Axel Aloccio suggests. Story from @AirbusHeli MDays event. flightglobal.com/defence/202…

Nigerian air force investigates crash of ATR 42MP Surveyor, reporting 32 fatalities. Belatedly picking this one up after travel this week - AirTeamImages picture shows the aircraft at Farnborough air show in 2010. flightglobal.com/defence/202…

First Dutch Caracal special forces helicopter enters production with @AirbusHeli - lead example is from a 12-aircraft order for H225Ms, with flight debut expected in 2028. flightglobal.com/defence/202…

Azerbaijan signs weapons production agreements with @aselsan - includes Tolun guided munition. flightglobal.com/defence/202…

UK base security in spotlight after attempted attack at RAF Fairford. @usairforce B-1B bomber image from earlier this year used courtesy of AirTeamImages. flightglobal.com/defence/202…

So, just curious - when President Trump said the subjects of arrest in the UK had wanted to "do big damage to our fort", had he misheard that rather than the name 'Fairford'? I don't remember there being a physical fort there during my many visits over the years at @airtattoo

Canada, @Saab to enter full negotiations for six GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft; first time we've had an indication of how many the @RCAF_ARC will field. Good times for Global 6500-producer @Bombardier too; already on contract for 6 transport examples. flightglobal.com/defence/202…

Paramount launches VTOL V-Raven, with light-attack version to follow. Looks cool with the LongClaw glide bombs fitted. flightglobal.com/africa/2026…

In our Falkland Islands-themed FlightGlobal Focus podcast episode, we note the permanent UK garrison there now, @RoyalAirForce Typhoons and Voyager tanker + aircraft carriers and F-35Bs on call. Argentina now has a handful of vintage F-16s. Keep calm... open.spotify.com/episode/7l1…

Don't miss the new podcast episode from FlightGlobal Focus, where our defence team discusses Argentina's renewed push to claim the Falkland Islands. We recap what happened in 1982 and look at the current state of the UK and Argentina's armed forces. open.spotify.com/episode/7l1…

Canada welcomes its first two @PilatusAircraft PC-21 'Siskin II' trainers - future @RCAF_ARC assets acquired via @SkyAlyne FaCT programme have touched down in Quebec. flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/…

Nigeria's first Bell AH-1Z attack helicopter enters production. Lead 'Viper' is part of a $455 million purchase by Abuja. flightglobal.com/defence/202…

First Turkish air force pilots begin conversion training on @eurofighter Typhoon. Lead pair will be among a cohort of 10 instructor pilots to work with @RoyalAirForce's OCU at Coningsby. Generic Typhoon shot courtesy of AirTeamImages. flightglobal.com/europe/2026…

New contract with G2E advances development work on GCAP fighter's electronics suite. 18-month award placed by @EdgewingLtd covers sensing and communications systems. flightglobal.com/defence/202…

Angolan navy receives six Anavia HT-100 uncrewed helicopters from UAE's EDGE Group - surveillance and reconnaissance assets will be flown from the service's trio of new corvettes. flightglobal.com/military-ua…

Netherlands announces plan to field single @Saab GlobalEye from 2031. New LoI announced, with contract yet to be signed. Will establish a pooled capability with Swedish GlobalEyes, enabling Dutch access from 2028. Also supports future @NATO fleet. flightglobal.com/defence/202…