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  • ATAC Awarded Fleet Fighter Jet Services Contract for Up to $555 Million in Air Services Over Five Years for US Navy and Marine Corps

    ATAC Awarded Fleet Fighter Jet Services Contract for Up to $555 Million in Air Services Over Five Years for US Navy and Marine Corps

    Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), part of the Textron Systems segment of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT), announced today that it was awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy to continue to provide the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps with training support services under the Fleet Fighter Jet Services (FJS) program. This latest award builds on ATAC’s 20 years of success supporting the U.S. Navy with high subsonic and supersonic aircraft flying a variety of airborne threat simulations. Under the indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, ATAC may provide approximately 6500-7000 flight hours per year of fleet support to the Navy and Marine Corps over five years (2025-2030), up to a contract ceiling of $554.5 million. The U.S. Navy Fleet Fighter Jet Services (FJS) contract has been the core of ATAC’s business for over two decades. Responsiveness to customer demand has been the key to success on this contract. In 2024, under the current contract, ATAC executed another record year in support of FJS end-user customers, including 82 deployments to over 16 detachment locations, 3189 man-days deployed, a record number of Hunter Sorties/Hours and a record number of supersonic hours by our Kfir and F1 aircraft. The training will be provided by ATAC’s flight team, which consists of highly decorated U.S. military veterans and seasoned civilians, leveraging ATAC’s best-of-breed fleet of Mirage F1, F-21 Kfir, and Mk.58 Hawker Hunter fighter aircraft.

    Rich Zins, ATAC Vice President of Business Operations said: “We are honored to once again be selected for another five-year contract in support of Navy and Marine Corps FJS, extending our current tenure in this contract beyond two decades. We would like to thank our customers for their confidence in us, our subcontractors and suppliers for their unwavering support, and our employees, whose hard work, dedication and focus on customer satisfaction are responsible for the past performance that has led to this contract award. We look forward to five more years of providing flexible airpower to meet the fleet’s demanding needs.”

    Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), is a government contractor based in Newport News, Virginia, United States. It operates Dassault Mirage F1, Mk-58 Hawker Hunter, Israeli F-21 Kfir, Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, and Aero L-39 Albatros military aircraft in tactical flight training roles for the United States Navy, United States Air Force, and Air National Guard. ATAC operates a fleet of over 100 aircraft, achieving over 110,000 flight hours, totaling nearly 30 years of operating experience. ATAC has provided a wide range of contracted air support capabilities to the U.S. Department of Defense in locations world-wide, including the Continental United States, Hawaii and the Western Pacific region. ATAC has helped train crews from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force and regularly operates out of as many as 25 different air bases per year. Its main air operations base is at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California. It sends aircraft as far away as Naval Air Facility Atsugi in Japan. ATAC was acquired by Textron in 2016 and continues to operate as a subsidiary.

    Textron Inc. is an American industrial conglomerate based in Providence, Rhode Island. Textron Systems is a world leader in uncrewed air, surface and land products, services and support founded on the combined expertise in Textron Inc. of brands that includes Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming, and ATAC. The company harness the unlimited power of teamwork to solve incredible problems across seven specialized domains: air, land, sea, propulsion, weapon systems, electronic systems and test, training & simulation. From product development and manufacturing to training, operations and support, we integrate and offer ingenious and advanced solutions to support defense, aerospace, and other customer missions.

  • Volvo Defense Showcases Comprehensive Lineup at DSEI 2025

    Volvo Defense Showcases Comprehensive Lineup at DSEI 2025

    Volvo Defense will showcase a comprehensive lineup at DSEI, highlighting the unique advantage of building on proven commercial platforms with high commonality between civilian and defense applications. On display at DSEI – Defence and Security Equipment International, one of the world’s largest defense and security exhibitions, will be the armored military Volvo FMX 4×4, a Volvo wheel loader with a protected cab, a marine engine, and the I-Shift transmission with Ultra Low Crawler Gears – demonstrating Volvo’s capability to deliver mission-ready mobility, power, and support systems. All products are built on Volvo Group’s CAST (Common Architecture and Shared Technology) platform, which enables extensive shared technology across trucks, construction equipment, buses, marine engines, and generators. This high degree of commonality ensures great availability, streamlined maintenance, long-term lifecycle cost savings and seamless interoperability – critical factors for defence customers.

    “Our lineup at DSEI represents military-capable platforms spanning a wide variety of applications, offering a unique product range that supports operations from the base to the last-mile logistics”, says Andreas Svenungsson, President of Volvo Defense. “I’m excited to be back at DSEI, meeting with customers and industry stakeholders to discuss how Volvo Defense’s offer can contribute to strong defense solutions and protect people and societies.”

    The mission-ready Volvo FMX
    The military-adapted Volvo FMX is a high-mobility truck engineered for both on- and off-road performance in the most demanding environments. The military FMX delivers a reliable and scalable solution that meets the requirements of modern defence forces worldwide. A high degree of commonality with civilian variants ensures real availability, simplified logistics, and economies of scale enabled by Volvo’s global commercial production capabilities. It comes with armored cab options, integrated communication systems, excellent visibility, and capability for extreme environments.

    Volvo L60H – the latest heavy-duty wheel loader
    The Volvo L60H is purpose-built for hard work with an industry leading strong frame combined with an optimized Volvo drivetrain, achieving long-lasting performance. This wheel loader is loaded with versatility, a range of purpose-built attachments like multiple hydraulic functions. It also offers low maintenance, ground level access service points, long service intervals and robust design to minimize downtime.

    Volvo Penta’s next-generation diesel propulsion package – the D6 DPI
    The Volvo Penta D6 DPI is pairing the fuel efficient 6-cylinder, 480 hp 5.5-liter D6 engine with the smooth DPI (dual propeller, hydraulic clutch) sterndrive. It is engineered for maximum performance, efficiency, and comfort – tailored to meet the demanding operational profiles of fast-response and tactical craft. A powerful package with low maintenance, long service intervals and robust construction for the highest reliability.

    Volvo Defense provides vehicles and power systems based on the Volvo branded product portfolio. Doing business with official authorities requires specialist expertise with large quantities and familiarity with procurement and tendering procedures. Grouping all such activities in a single organization permits Volvo to better meet customer requirements. The company portfolio consists of products such as trucks, construction engineering equipment, power systems, which can be specially adapted for customer needs such as high mobility, high availability and protection. The company provide comprehensive integrated logistical support solutions world-wide, which makes Volvo Defense your complete supplier of low life cycle cost solutions – wherever you operate.

  • Thales to Deliver High Performance Mission and Combat Systems to Royal Navy for Type 31 Frigate Programme

    Thales to Deliver High Performance Mission and Combat Systems to Royal Navy for Type 31 Frigate Programme

    Thales has successfully completed Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for both the Mission System and the Combat System on the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 Inspiration-class frigates – marking major milestones in one of the UK’s most significant naval programmes. Working as part of an integrated international team, and in close partnership with Babcock and the Royal Navy, Thales has now completed all core factory-based activity for the programme – further reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in the delivery of complex naval systems for the UK. Thales’s Combat Management System (CMS), TACTICOS, functions as the operational heart of UK’s Type 31 frigates. It will be the central command and decision-making part of these frigates’ combat systems. Its function and performance – supporting sensor control, picture compilation, situation assessment, action support and weapon control – are critical to the operational effectiveness of the naval vessel. The Type 31 programme underscores Thales’s long-standing commitment to support the Royal Navy with world-leading maritime technologies, while strengthening UK and European defence capability and industrial resilience.

    Paul Watson, Arrowhead Managing Director at Babcock said: “The successful completion of the Mission and Combat Systems FATs marks another significant step forward for the Type 31 programme and reflects the strength of our collaboration with Thales and our wider industry partners. Together, we are delivering a world-class capability for the Royal Navy and creating a strong foundation for the future of the Inspiration Class frigates.”

    Andy Laing, Managing Director, Above Water Systems UK, Thales, added: “Working closely with our Royal Navy and Babcock colleagues, we are delighted to have successfully completed this critical stage in the development of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates. It represents another demonstration of Thales’s proven ability to deliver integrated naval mission systems to the highest standards.”

    The Mission System FATs were completed at the end of April 2025. Delivered to a high standard by Thales’s international team, in close collaboration with industry partners, this achievement showcases the quality, openness and technical expertise that have defined Thales’s approach to the Type 31 delivery – earning praise from the Royal Navy. The Combat System FATs followed at the end of June 2025. Built around Thales’s latest version of its TACTICOS Combat Management System – delivered by Thales in the Netherlands – it includes the latest software release that enables Type 31’s operational capabilities, reinforcing TACTICOS’s position as a leading CMS for next-generation naval platforms. With all Factory Acceptance Tests now complete, the programme will move onto land-based testing at the Shore Integration Facility, before being installed on board the HMS Venturer, first of the five Type 31 Inspiration-class frigates, the construction of which is underway at Babcock’s Rosyth facility.

    Thales in the UK is proud to design and manufacture world class, battle proven technology, equipment and training solutions for the British Army and export customers around the world. It has been operating for over 140 years with partners across the supply chain to ensure the operational effectiveness of customers. Building on this heritage, it is committed to nurturing a highly skilled workforce and supply chain, through the development and delivery of UK sovereign products. Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion. The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies. Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.

  • Anschütz Announces SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System

    Anschütz Announces SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System

    Anschütz has relaunched its Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System under the new name SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX. The system offers a range of additional military and tactical functions in accordance with STANAG 4564 Edition 3, and also prepares customers for the upcoming introduction of the new S-100 standard. SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX is a powerful system for naval navigation and tactical operations. Its innovative and intuitive design reduces training needs by offering a clear interface that prioritises common functions and avoids deep menu structures. This ensures that personnel require only minimal instruction to use the system confidently. The system provides a clear picture of the maritime situation, offering exceptional insight into both the ship and its surroundings. Tactical overlays, along with a range of waterspace management and anti-submarine warfare features, maximise the effectiveness of tactical navigation and mission execution. Integrated and validated sensor data enables precise plotting of the ship’s position, manoeuvres and surrounding traffic – even in GNSS-denied environments.

    “Anschütz has been known in the naval domain for decades for its high-quality, reliable and precise navigation and mission systems,” said Jörg Dammrich, Head of Business Area Naval Surface Combatants and former German Navy Principal Warfare Officer. “We are now building on this experience to provide a WECDIS that not only meets STANAG requirements but is also specifically designed to fit the operational procedures of our naval customers. SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX combines IMO compliance with STANAG features to provide an effective military solution that gives our naval customers an advantage in terms of precision, reliability, and tactical navigation capabilities”

    SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX is built on the same modern, open and flexible system architecture as the entire range of SYNAPSIS software applications for navigation and tactical operations (see also SYNAPSIS NAVAL Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge System). SYNAPSIS products are in daily use on over one thousand ships worldwide and are continuously developed to meet new requirements, customer feedback, evolving standards and regulations. As a core element of the bridge navigation system, SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX achieves an unparalleled level of capability. It provides a unified and consistent maritime picture across the entire bridge system, alongside numerous additional military functions. When combined with Anschütz’s SYNAPSIS Naval Radar NX, customers gain a fully integrated, standardised and highly accurate navigation suite with seamlessly matched functions for both surveillance and tactical missions. Customers can therefore rely on SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX to be updated with the latest features, cybersecurity requirements and military standards. The system will comply with S-100 standards as they are introduced, offering mariners a unique proposition for safe navigation and operations.

    Anschuetz, world-leading Navigation Company, delivers high-quality maritime navigation and naval system solutions and provides a broad range of customer-oriented maritime services worldwide. Anschütz stands for experience and expertise in navigation like no other company, with passion and innovation being just as much part of our roots as the goal of making navigation at sea reliable and safe. The company mission is to work with team of experts around the world to ensure safety and reliability in navigation on the high seas– anytime, under all conditions. Every day, nautical officers on board of thousands of ships trust our gyro compasses, autopilots, radars or ECDIS. Anschuetz maintain a global service network and own subsidiaries in Singapore, Brazil, Panama, UK and China to offer dedicated support to thier customers, round the clock.

  • Portuguese Air Force’s First A-29N Super Tucano Arrive at OGMA’s Facilities

    Portuguese Air Force’s First A-29N Super Tucano Arrive at OGMA’s Facilities

    Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/ B3: EMBR3), one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, carried out the transfer flight of the first A-29N Super Tucano to OGMA, in Portugal. The first three aircraft, which landed yesterday at the facilities in Alverca do Ribatejo, district of Lisbon, will now receive the necessary equipment to operate in accordance with the operational requirements of NATO and Portugal. The first three aircraft have landed in Portugal just eight months after the contract signature between the State of Portugal and Embraer, evidencing the unmatched customer focus and flexibility in deliveries that Embraer offers.

    “The acquisition of the A-29N Super Tucano reinforces FAP’s confidence in Embraer products. We are sure that these aircraft have contributed even more to the modernization of the Portuguese fleet and to broader cooperation with the local industry,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security.

    The A-29 Super Tucano is the global leader in its category with more than 600,000 flight hours. Currently, 22 air forces have selected the Super Tucano and other nations have already shown their interest in the platform due to its unmatched combination of capabilities, making it the most cost-effective option in the market. For Air Forces seeking a proven, comprehensive, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solution on a single platform, coupled with great operational flexibility, the A-29 Super Tucano offers a wide range of missions such as Advanced Pilot Training, CAS, Air Patrol, Air Interdiction, JTAC Training, Armed ISR, Border Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Air Escort.

    Aircraft are part of a contract for the acquisition of 12 A-29N Super Tucano by the Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF)
    Aircraft are part of a contract for the acquisition of 12 A-29N Super Tucano by the Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF). (Photo by Embraer)

    The A-29 Super Tucano is the most effective multi-mission aircraft in its category, equipped with state-of-the-art technology for precise target identification, weapons systems, and a comprehensive communications suite. Its capability is further enhanced by advanced HMI avionics systems integrated into a robust airframe capable of operating from unpaved runways in austere environments and without infrastructure. Furthermore, the aircraft has reduced maintenance requirements and offers high levels of reliability, availability, and structural integrity with low life cycle costs.

    A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer operates in the Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation segments. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, and provides after-sales Services & Support to customers. Since its foundation in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off from somewhere in the world, transporting more than 150 million passengers annually. Embraer is a leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service centers and parts distribution, among other activities, in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.

    Portuguese Air Force is the launch customer for the new variant of the A-29 that meets NATO standards
    Portuguese Air Force is the launch customer for the new variant of the A-29 that meets NATO standards. (Photo by Embraer)
  • Tiberius Aerospace Secures UK MoD Contract to Develop Sceptre Ramjet 155mm Munition

    Tiberius Aerospace Secures UK MoD Contract to Develop Sceptre Ramjet 155mm Munition

    Tiberius Aerospace is a modern defence technology company built to empower the UK, US and their global allies with next generation weapon systems and AI powered solutions. Tiberius is announcing the award of a UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract for the rapid trials and development of their liquid fuelled, 155mm Ramjet extended-range precision-guided artillery munition, called Sceptre (TRBM 155HG). The specific details of the contract cannot be disclosed, but this contract puts the UK MoD in the position of being the launch customer for Tiberius Aerospace, investing in this exciting new technology and the US Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) who are facilitating the independent verification and validation for the testing of the technology.

    Andy Baynes, co-founder and CSO of Tiberius Aerospace said, “Since the launch of Sceptre in May 2025, Tiberius has evolved the capability at pace through a series of high tempo live-firing and synthetic test cycles. We’re delighted to announce this UK MoD contract which has invested early in our technology development cycle. This is testament to the UK’s visionary leadership and their understanding of the importance of driving innovative solutions such as Sceptre and Defense-as-a-Service to increase national security.”

    Sceptre (TRBM 155HG) is a revolutionary new 155mm ramjet extended-range precision-guided ballistic munition reaching speeds of Mach 3.5 and altitudes in excess of 65,000 feet (beyond jamming range). Sceptre has an extended range up to 150km depending on payload (max 5.2kg) and superior targeting precision with a circular error probability (CEP) of less than 5m, even in GPS contested battlespaces, compared to over 100m for traditional artillery. Designed with the customer and end user foremost, the system is fully compatible with NATO standard 155mm artillery platforms and its ignition system and limited barrel contact points minimises barrel degradation. To reduce the logistics burden, minimise storage and in-transit safety hazards, and maximise shelf life beyond 20 years, Sceptre uses a proprietary just-in-time, multi-fuel (diesel, JP-4 and JP-8) liquid propellent design.

    Tiberius Aerospace was founded in 2022 by Chad Steelberg and Andy Baynes and Tiberius emerged from stealth mode at Future Artillery in May 2025 with the launch of Sceptre. The founders and Tiberius team have extensive Silicon Valley success and experience with technology giants such as Google and Apple. The Tiberius team of engineers, strategists and entrepreneurs are applying best practices, innovative design and engineering expertise from multiple commercial sectors to deliver superior precision and dramatically improve the cost effectiveness of deep strike capabilities. Tiberius was built to serve the U.K., U.S., and their most trusted allies through a radically different model: Defense-as-a-Service (DaaS). This approach separates R&D from manufacturing, enabling rapid iteration, sovereign scalability, and continuous innovation on a global scale.

  • Israeli AI Company Axon Vision Raises $26 Million in IPO

    Israeli AI Company Axon Vision Raises $26 Million in IPO

    Axon Vision announced the successful completion of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, raising approximately $26 million. The infusion of capital will accelerate product development, bolster international expansion, and enhance battlefield innovation. The IPO was markedly oversubscribed. This surge in demand, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and rising global defense budgets, underscores confidence in Axon Vision’s position at the forefront of cutting-edge AI solutions for the battlefield. Proceeds from the IPO will be prioritized to ramp up sales and marketing efforts in the United States, Europe, and Asia, while reinforcing investments in R&D to maintain the company’s competitive edge in its Combat AI products. In parallel, Axon Vision has recently secured a new order from a European government defense agency. This new order, valued at approximately 800,000 USD, brings the total orders from Europe in 2025 to a total of more than 1.2 million USD. Under this agreement, Axon Vision will deliver its EdgeSA (SA – Situational Awareness) solution for integration into armored platforms, including Leopard main battle tanks and CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Axon Vision received the order following a highly competitive selection process that included head-to-head evaluations against alternative solutions and live demonstrations under demanding, battlefield-simulating conditions.

    The program is expected to serve as a strategic entry point into the European market, paving the way for potential follow-on orders from the same customer as well as opportunities with additional defense agencies across the region. The company also secured a new opportunity in Asia, receiving an order from a regional defense customer to supply its EdgeSA solution for integration into Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). The system will be installed as part of an operational evaluation led by the customer, with delivery scheduled by the end of 2025. Valued at approximately 250,000 USD, the project represents a significant step in Axon Vision’s expansion into the Asian defense market and is expected to serve as a gateway to broader collaboration and potential follow-on orders. EdgeSA, Axon Vision’s AI situational awareness system, provides real-time 360° vision and automatic threat detection, enabling crews to operate safely under closed hatches while reducing cognitive load. Its modular, platform-agnostic design allows seamless integration into both legacy and next-generation armored vehicles, and it is already being adopted by multiple leading defense forces worldwide. In addition to EdgeSA, Axon Vision’s wide product portfolio includes cutting-edge solutions for aerial platforms, ranging from advanced guidance for loitering munitions to next-generation target orchestration capabilities.

    “This momentum will enable us to accelerate innovation and ensure our AI-driven defense technologies remain unmatched in delivering real-time superiority on the battlefield,” said Ido Rozenberg, Co-Founder, President & CTO.

    “This is a defining moment for Axon Vision,” added Raz Roditti, Co-Founder and Chairman. “The strong investor and customer confidence in our vision will empower us to deepen our presence in global markets and deliver next-generation defense technologies that enhance mission effectiveness and protect lives.”

    Founded in 2017 by veterans of elite IDF technology units, Axon Vision delivers advanced, mission-ready AI solutions across land and aerial combat platforms. Its proprietary technology delivers enhanced situational awareness, real-time threat detection, rapid decision-making, and accelerated sensor-to-shooter cycles. Axon Vision’s products are already in operational use aboard IDF armored vehicles and UAVs. The company maintains key collaborations with Israel’s Ministry of Defense and strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including Elbit Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries.

  • Poland Selects L3Harris Electronic Warfare System for F-16 Fleet

    Poland Selects L3Harris Electronic Warfare System for F-16 Fleet

    The government of Poland has selected L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) to provide its Viper Shield™ electronic warfare (EW) system for the country’s F-16 Viper upgrade program. Poland will purchase the AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield system through the U.S. government to enhance the offensive and defensive capabilities of its current F-16 Block 52+ configuration. Viper Shield will equip Poland with the same advanced EW features available to other international allies operating the new F-16 Block 70 variant. The company is providing this advanced suite to F-16 fleets in seven countries and is actively engaged in discussions with other U.S. allies and partner nations. In partnership with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force, L3Harris is developing the new AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield to provide U.S. allies with cutting-edge countermeasures against sophisticated, ever-changing threats.

    “We are honored Poland selected us to upgrade their F-16V multirole fighters,” said Ed Zoiss, President, Space and Airborne Systems, L3Harris. “Viper Shield is in production and will enable pilots to identify, locate and counter rapidly evolving threats faster with enhanced success.”

    L3Harris is offering Viper Shield in a variety of installation options, including the integration into the Block 70/72 aircraft and a retrofit version for previous F-16 blocks. Viper Shield is also available as an external pod. Designed to be software-defined, Viper Shield ensures battlefield relevance by supporting future capability upgrades.This advanced EW system will provide a virtual electronic shield around the aircraft, enabling warfighters to complete missions safely in increasingly complex battlespace scenarios. Its modern, all-digital architecture using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technology enables enhanced system performance, a smaller form factor, reduced weight and easier future upgrades. Viper Shield is designed with fewer critical components than previous generation EW systems. This not only results in a smaller form factor and reduced weight, but also a higher mean time between failure and lower lifecycle costs.

    L3Harris has provided EW systems on F-16s for more than 30 years, with our existing systems protecting the fleets of many nations around the world. Several international air forces have already committed to Viper Shield based on its operational capability, advanced technology and affordability. This continues our 60-plus-year legacy of developing advanced EW technology to ensure superiority across the spectrum. Our EW solutions are deployed across all domains – land, sea, air, space – to defeat threats at every level of engagement.

  • Moog’s Genesys Avionics Suite Selected For T-6A Avionics Program

    Moog’s Genesys Avionics Suite Selected For T-6A Avionics Program

    Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems, announced today that its Genesys Avionics Suite™ has been selected for the U.S. Air Force T-6A Avionics Replacement Program. The Genesys Avionics Suite brings an innovative and affordable comprehensive upgrade solution tailored to the unique mission requirements of military pilot training. Designed with highly intuitive interfaces, it ensures a seamless transition for pilots moving to advanced operational aircraft. The avionics builds required flying skills and maximizes training effectiveness across the spectrum of pilot development.

    The program builds upon Moog’s decades of avionics experience including a deep understanding of trainer aircraft solution requirements across the U.S., the United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada, Singapore, Thailand and others. Past trainer programs include:

    • Grob 120TP for U.S. Army FWAATS.
    • TH-73A Thrasher for U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps.
    • Certified trainer solutions for aircraft such as Pilatus PC-7 and Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros and Skyfox aircraft.
    Genesys Avionics Suite in PC-7 Trainer
    Genesys Avionics Suite in PC-7 Trainer. (Photo by Moog)

    “This is a significant milestone for Moog and a pivotal advancement for U.S. Air Force training programs,” said Nick Bogner, Director of Business Development for Moog Avionics. “Our Genesys Avionics Suite sets the standard for pilot training and enhances mission capabilities across critical operations, including utility transport, border patrol, maritime surveillance, air medical services, and search & rescue. We are proud to empower the next generation of pilot warfighters.”

    The U.S. Air Force T-6A Texan II is a part of the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) and is a versatile, single-engine, two-seat primary trainer aircraft integral to preparing pilots for specialized aircraft including bombers, fighters, airlift, tankers, and helicopters. The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II is a single-engine turboprop aircraft built by Textron Aviation. It is a license-built Pilatus PC-9, a trainer aircraft. The T-6 replaced the United States Air Force’s Cessna T-37B Tweet and the United States Navy’s T-34C Turbo Mentor during the 2010s. The T-6A is used by the United States Air Force for basic pilot training and Combat Systems Officer (CSO) training, the United States Navy for primary and intermediate Naval Flight Officer (NFO) training for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps and by the Royal Canadian Air Force (CT-156 Harvard II designation), Greek Air Force, Israeli Air Force (with the “Efroni” nickname), and Iraqi Air Force for basic flight training. The T-6B is used by the United States Navy for primary Naval Aviator training for the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard. The T-6C is used for training by the Mexican Air Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Moroccan Air Force, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

  • RENK and Ukrainian Defense Industry Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at MSPO

    RENK and Ukrainian Defense Industry Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at MSPO

    RENK Group AG, a leading supplier of propulsion solutions for the military sector, and a partner from the Ukrainian Defense Industry have agreed in a joint MOU on the supply of prototypes of the HMPT 800 transmission for the further development of an infantry fighting vehicle. Designed as a modular unit for simplified maintainability, the HMPT 800 has established a superior reputation for performance and reliability. The HMPT transmission, which has already proven itself on multiple US and allied fighting vehicles, impresses with its exceptional power density in a compact format, thus ensuring superior maneuverability and agility, and is currently manufactured at the Muskegon site in the US. If the prototype tests are successful, a tender for the series production of an already agreed number of transmissions will follow.

    “We have the proven expertise and willingness to support Ukraine with our combat proven solutions. This MOU to jointly further develop existing mobility solutions underscores the confidence in our technology and the capacity at our facility in Muskegon”, says Ian Pain, CEO RENK America at MSPO in Kielce, one of the most renowned international trade fairs for military technology.

    The advanced, low-profile, high power density design emphasizes packaging, anticipating the tight constraints of future vehicle power trains. The compact, lightweight design has dramatically higher power/weight ratio than competitors. The 800 hp transmission fits in the existing envelope of the HMPT 500 Series. This transmission has been in production in the United States since 2014 for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems (BFVS), Paladin Integrated Management (PIM), Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) and Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and in Korea for the K21 since 2009. The HMPT 800 delivers significantly increased power and allows the maneuverability and agility that will be needed for system survivability on the battlefields of the future.

    Headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, RENK Group AG is a globally leading manufacturer of mission-critical propulsion solutions across diverse military and civil end markets. Our product portfolio includes gear units, transmissions, power-packs, hybrid propulsion systems, suspension systems, slide bearings, couplings & clutches and test systems. With this broad product portfolio RENK Group AG serves, in particular, customers in industries for military vehicles, naval, civil marine, and industrial applications focused on energy. In the fiscal year 2024, RENK Group AG generated revenue of EUR 1.14 billion. RENK Group AG has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since February 7, 2024, and has been a member of the MDAX since March 24, 2025.