Content Archive: July 2018

GaN Radar To Enhance Patriot Air Defense System

As a pioneer of gallium nitride semi-conductor technology Raytheon is testing GaN-based arrays for the Patriot air defense system
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Barnbrook Systems Marks 40th Birthday at Farnborough Show

Long-time component supplier has a long list of distinguished customers.
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MBDA Touts New High-tech Missile Plant in UK

Facility in Bolton employs 670 designers and engineers, and produces key missiles for UK armed forces.
Aircraft

GE Wins $437M Adaptive Cycle Engine Contract

Modification of prior U.S. Air Force agreement lets GE continue work on Next Gen powerplants for air superiority applications
Rotorcraft

Steadicopter's Black Eagle 50 on the Hunt for Buyers

30-kg RUAV can carry a 3-kg payload

Leonardo Launches Comint System

Leonardo's UK-based electronics business has developed a communications intelligence system that can form part of a larger Sigint suite.

AlixPartners Forecasts Trebling of Aerospace Revenue

Consultant believes services and digitisation will drive the industry to grow rapidly over the next ten years.
Aircraft

Oerlikon Inks Additive Manufacturing Deal with RUAG Space

Oerlikon continues its push into 3D printing and additive manufacturing with deal with RUAG to develop parts for use in space.

MBDA Brings Modular Air Defense System to FIA 2018

MBDA's CAMM missile is at the heart of a range of new air defense systems, including the British Land Ceptor and Italy's new EMADS
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GKN Aerospace Expands Commitment to F-35 Program

A four-year deal increases production of titanium bulkheads for the Lightning II.
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