Aerospace

Thales will deliver Spain a next-generation deployable tactical air-navigation system. The package combines navigation equipment, power, logistics, and training for expeditionary air operations.

Airbus will lead SpainSat NG-III design, integration, and testing activities. The satellite adds protected X, Ka, and UHF communications to Spain’s sovereign military network.

Boeing will correct identified P-8A autopilot deficiencies through new software. The Royal Australian Air Force-funded work covers development, testing, and retrofit delivery through February 2028.

Inzpire will deliver multinational MQ-9B training through RAF Waddington instructors. The programme must align live and synthetic instruction with changing software, sensors, weapons, and national configurations.

Seven NATO allies are developing a pooled A400M airlift fleet. Shared procurement would create common requirements for production, logistics, maintenance, training, configuration, and operational control.

France has received its first special operations NH90 Standard 2. The configuration adds upgraded electro optics, crew interfaces, defensive positions, digital mapping, and provision for distributed aperture sensing.

KIZILELMA has released guided weapons from its internal bay successfully. Baykar must now reproduce the separation, software, and low observable configuration across serial aircraft.

T-38 avionics modernisation extends an ageing aircraft support ecosystem again. Red Hawk delays are creating fresh demand for integration, certification, and spares.

Final MV-22B delivery shifts Osprey work towards decades of sustainment. Gearboxes, wiring, modifications, spares, and depot capacity now define the programme.