The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday confirmed that its B-2 Spirit stealth bombers arrived at Lajes Field, Portugal, in support of upcoming Bomber Task Force missions. Three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, landed at Lajes Field on 16 March, according to a recent service news release. Airmen from the […]

The U.S. European Command (EUCOM) has confirmed the deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Base, Missouri, to Europe. B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base landed at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal on Mar. 9, 2020 to conduct theater integration and flying training, according […]

Brazilian planemaker Embraer has announced on Thursday that Portugal’s government will buy five KC-390 military transport aircraft and a flight simulator for $932 million. The Portuguese Government will buy newest KC-390 aircraft as part of the process to modernize Portuguese Air Force capacities to support national Armed Forces operations and increase readiness in missions of […]

The Romanian parliament reportedly greenlit the acquisition of 5 more F-16A/B fighter jets. According to media reports in recent weeks, the Romanian parliament has approved the procurement of additional F-16A/B combat aircraft from Portugal on 2 July. “Defense Minister Gabriel Leş announced that another five F-16 planes will be bought, which have the same configuration […]

According to media reports in recent weeks, Romanian Armed Forces decided to buy five F-16 fighter jets from Portugal. Romania will buy five more F-16 aircraft from Portugal and the acquisition procedure could be completed this year, according to Romanian defense minister Gabriel Les. Romania Insider has reported on 19 April that Romania bought 12 […]

The Portuguese Army will soon receive modern rifles, grenade launchers and machine guns under a recent contract award to Belgium-based FN Herstal. NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has announced a contract to Belgium-based FN Herstal for the supply of assault rifles and light machine guns to the Portuguese Army. According to NSPA’s statement, the contract […]

Leonardo announced that the Portuguese Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected the AW119Kx as its new multirole single engine helicopter to meet its future operational requirements. The Portuguese Air Force is set to take delivery of five aircraft with an option for a further two units. Deliveries are to start in late 2018 from Leonardo’s plant in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, USA), with completion […]

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on 15 February, formally inaugurated the first locally made unmanned aerial vehicle, called the Tsaigumi. As part of the Federal Government efforts to tackle insecurity in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) produced locally by the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology. The Tsaigumi is a surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle, which […]

A Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport plane crashed on takeoff from Montijo Air Base, Portugal. A fire erupted. According to the Publico news portal, three people were killed and four sustained injuries. There were reportedly seven people on board. State news agency Lusa said three people were killed in the accident and another person had been injured. SIC […]

The first F-16AM Fighting Falcon multirole fighter aircraft  purchased by Romania Air Force spotted near Monte Real  in Portugal. The aircraft (serial number M17-4 / 61-534) yet retains the Portuguese military number 15123, but has already received a new camouflage color. In October 2013, Romania  bought 12 second-hand F-16AM/BM aircraft from Portugal to replace part of […]