DefenseCanada opens talks with Italy on acquisition of M-346 trainer jetsNegotiations could lead to a domestic pilot training capability for the Royal Canadian Air ForceJune 16, 2026Read more
DefenseRomania orders two Leonardo C-27J Spartans for emergency response missionsAircraft will be operated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs rather than the Romanian Air ForceJune 01, 2026Read more
DefenseGCAP agency awards first joint contract to Edgewing for next-generation fighter£686 million deal funds design and engineering work under trilateral UK, Japan and Italy programApril 04, 2026Read more
DefenseCanada set to join GCAP fighter program as observer - reportOttawa will gain access to project led by Japan, UK and Italy, with decision on potential purchase to come laterMarch 31, 2026Read more
DefenseUK expected to approve £1bn Leonardo AW149 helicopter orderYeovil plant set to build 23 AW149s under New Medium Helicopter programmeMarch 01, 2026Read more
DefensePeru plans to expand its fleet of C-27J aircraftCountry already operates four Spartans as it also evaluates new fighter jetsFebruary 17, 2026Read more
DefenseLeonardo to supply four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Saudi ArabiaDeliveries to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces are scheduled to begin in 2029February 16, 2026Read more
DefenseItaly approves €8.8 billion for next-generation GCAP fighter programFunding commitment advances trilateral project with Britain and Japan as rival FCAS faces delaysFebruary 13, 2026Read more
Singapore AirshowIndonesia moves forward with M-346 Block 20 program after signing letter of intentAgreement with Leonardo covers aircraft supply and local support following 2025 selectionFebruary 04, 2026Read more
DefenseLithuania postpones Embraer C-390 transport aircraft acquisition until after 2030Government shifts funding to air defence, infrastructure and force development while opting to modernise C-27J fleetJanuary 27, 2026Read more