Seven NATO member states have launched a High Visibility Project aimed at creating a future Multinational Airbus A400M Fleet, marking a major step towards strengthening Europe’s strategic airlift capabilities. Announced during the NATO Summit Defence Forum in Ankara, the initiative brings together Belgium, Croatia, France, Poland, Spain, Türkiye and the United Kingdom. Inspired by the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban7 Jul
Denmark announced plans to acquire two Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft on July 7, 2026, in a decision aimed at strengthening “surveillance…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau7 Jul
Nato has announced the commencement of formal negotiations with Saab regarding the potential acquisition of up to ten GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft.
As part of new procurements announced at the summit in Ankara, NATO will buy up to five MQ-4C Triton to complement the RQ-4Ds of the AGS Fleet and reinforce maritime surveillance. Following the GlobalEye’s selection for the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) role, NATO also says that Denmark, Finland, Germany and Norway announced the […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso7 Jul
“It is genuinely made in NATO and is creating jobs on both sides of the Atlantic,” alliance Secretary-General Mark Rutte said.
Seven allies join new program modeled on the alliance's shared A330 MRTT fleet as Finland enters tanker partnership
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier7 Jul
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that a number of allies decided to procure up to ten Saab GlobalEye aircraft to replace the aging E-3 AWACS fleet. After months of anticipation, NATO has officially selected the Saab GlobalEye as its next Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) platform, replacing the aging E-3 Airborne Warning and […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso7 Jul
Seven NATO allies launched a shared Airbus A400M transport fleet, and the alliance confirmed Sweden’s Saab GlobalEye as…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau7 Jul
Alliance plans to acquire up to 10 airborne early warning aircraft after dropping Boeing E-7 Wedgetail program
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier7 Jul
Stepping up to Nato leadership, Europe will need to confront some existential questions regarding industrial capacity and C-UAS.
Maritime patrol aircraft completed the mission during a tactical training exercise in Norway that also involved NATO naval forces
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier4 JulAviation News – The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has finalized a strategic contract with Miami-based aerospace firm Sahar Group to supply and refurbish...
A report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) assesses that it is ‘highly likely’ many of recent drone incidents throughout Europe were ordered by Moscow as part of a wider hybrid campaign against NATO. The investigation focuses on incidents taking place between August 2024 and February 2026, including incursions into the airspace of […]
The Aviationist•Kai Greet3 Jul
Alliance will announce surveillance aircraft decision next week after Boeing's E-7 Wedgetail plan was dropped, said report
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier3 Jul
NATO is expected to announce plans to replace its aging Boeing E-3A Sentry AWACS fleet with Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft, Reuters…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau2 Jul
Norwegian F-35s intercepted a flight of Tu-160s and MiG-31BMs, supported by an Il-78M tanker, which were involved in a 16-hour patrol over the Norwegian and Barents Seas. NATO aircraft from Norway, France and Portugal tracked and escorted a series of Russian aircraft, including Tupolev Tu-160M strategic bombers, MiG-31BM fighters, an Il-78M aerial refueling aircraft and […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam27 JunAirbus Helicopters has delivered the first H145M helicopter to the Kingdom of Belgium, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of the nation’s defence and security capabilities. The aircraft is part of a wider procurement contract signed in 2024 via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to equip both the Belgian armed forces and
The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) has announced that Tiger Gathering will be one of the main themes for the 2027 Air Tattoo. The gathering will mark 50 years since the original Tiger Trophy was presented to the NATO Tiger Association by the International Air Tattoo and will see current [read more]
UK Aviation News•UK Aviation News25 JunNATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC) have opened an…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau25 Jun