M-346 F Block 20

Indonesia Ends F-15EX Deal, Opts for Leonardo M-346F Block 20 to Replace Aging Hawk Fleet

After years of uncertainty and stalled negotiations, Indonesia appears to have definitively stepped away from its plan to acquire the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II, closing the door on what would have been one of Southeast Asia’s most consequential fighter deals....
GCAP, Italy

British-Led 6th-Gen GCAP Under Fire: Italy Slams UK for Withholding Critical Technology as Jet Program’s Price Tag Soars to $21.8 Billion

Europe’s ambition to field a sovereign sixth-generation combat aircraft is entering one of its most uncertain phases yet, as political mistrust, industrial rivalries, and ballooning costs threaten to derail two flagship programs: the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) and the...
Italian Air Force F-2000 Eurofighter Typhoons

Bangladesh Moves Toward Major Eurofighter Typhoon Acquisition Under Forces Goal 2030

Bangladesh has taken a significant step toward one of its most ambitious defence modernisation efforts in recent years, with the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) signing a letter of intent (LOI) with Italian aerospace giant Leonardo for the future acquisition of...
Italian Army Receives First UH-169D Light Utility Helicopter

Italian Army Receives First UH-169D Light Utility Helicopter, Marking New Era in Rotary-Wing Capability

The Italian Army has officially taken delivery of its first UH-169D Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), marking a significant step forward in the modernization of the nation’s rotary-wing aviation fleet. The milestone was celebrated with a formal handover ceremony held at...
EU-European Union

Europe’s Defense Lobbying Boom: War in Ukraine Fuels Influence Surge in Brussels

Since war arrived on Europe’s doorstep in February 2022, the defense industry has found itself in the midst of a golden age—one marked by skyrocketing lobbying budgets and a growing presence in Brussels. As the European Union scrambles to bolster...