First Gripen E Produced in Brazil Completes Maiden Flight
By Defence Circle/Images:SAAB The first Saab Gripen E fighter manufactured in Brazil has completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aerospace and defence industry and strengthening Brazil’s role in the global Gripen production programme. The aircraft took to the skies on 6 October 2026, departing from Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto aerodrome in […]
Armscor strengthens support to keep South African Air Force in the skies
The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) has taken a significant step towardsstrengthening the operational readiness of the South African Air Force (SAAF) through theappointment of service providers to maintain and service its critical prime mission equipment. The importance of this support was demonstrated during the recently concluded AfricaAerospace and Defence (AAD) 2026 exhibition where […]