transport

Apr- 2025 -

25 April

India’s Grounded ‘Dhruv’ Choppers Back in Action for Counter-Terror Ops

The Indian Army’s grounded Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters have been cleared to resume operations following a deadly terrorist attack in the Jammu and Kashmir region.

Mar- 2025 -

28 March

Americas

Regent Craft's Viceroy Seagliders above water

Christine Casimiro

REGENT Bags $10M to Advance High-Speed, Low-Radar Seaglider for US Marines

Rhode Island-based REGENT Craft will enter a second phase to further demonstrate its seaglider vehicle for US Marine Corps defense operations.

Feb- 2025 -

20 February

Air

The President of the United States selected the livery design for the “Next Air Force One,” VC-25B, a design that will closely resemble the livery of the current Air Force One, VC-25A, while also modernizing for the 21st century. (Courtesy rendering)

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Considering ‘Alternatives’ to Boeing for Air Force One Contract

Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration was "looking at alternatives" to Boeing following delays in delivering two new models of the US presidential Air Force One plane.

3 February

Air

Global 7500 multimission aircraft. Photo: Federal Air Transport Service/Bombardier Defense

Rojoef Manuel

Bombardier Launches Swiss Air Force’s First Global 7500 Jet

Canadian firm Bombardier Defense has unveiled the Swiss Air Force’s first Global 7500 long-range multimission aircraft.

Jan- 2025 -

30 January

Sea

The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after completing the second phase of a two-part series of sea trails. The sea trials evaluated shipboard systems and developed crew proficiency.

Rojoef Manuel

HII Starts Construction of 16th San Antonio Amphibious Transport Dock

HII has begun the construction of the 16th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock vessel in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Dec- 2024 -

18 December

Sea

Concept of the Portuguese Navy's Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ships (AOR+)

Rojoef Manuel

STM to Produce Oiler and Logistics Vessels for Portuguese Navy

Portugal has awarded Turkish defense company STM a contract to build two Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ships (AOR+) for the navy.

17 December

Europe

Joe Saballa

Airbus to Upgrade Poland’s C-295 Military Tactical Transport Fleet

Poland has awarded Airbus a contract to upgrade its fleet of 16 C-295M military tactical transport aircraft for $107.8 million.

13 December

Air

Joe Saballa

Slovakia Picks Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as New Tactical Airlifter

Slovakia has selected Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its new military transport aircraft, marking a significant step in modernizing its airlift capabilities.

Oct- 2024 -

22 October

Land