Nepal orders Robinson Unmanned’s Spirit for army operations. Deal includes undisclosed number of aircraft, plus sensor payloads.. ## Subscribe to gain access to all news. Contact us to find out more. European Defence Editor Craig Hoyle has reported on the UK, European and international military aviation sector for 30 years, and has also been the Editor of Flight International since 2015. He joined FlightGlobal in 2003, and also compiles our annual World Air Forces directory. Acquisitions Israel signs for 12 E-model Apache attack helicopters. The “Echo” model AH-64Es are scheduled for delivery at the beginning of the 2030s. Carriers F-35C logs first landing aboard Ford-class aircraft carrier. The John F Kennedy is the US Navy’s newest aircraft carrier and the second vessel in the Ford-class line. Technology enables crew on helicopter to task activities involving drones. Trainers Pilatus launches flight testing with first PC-7 MKX trainer for French air force. Basic trainer began flight activities in Switzerland on 9 October.