Chris Pocock
Defense Correspondent
Chris Pocock has been covering the defense beat for AIN for over 30 years. He is a British citizen and a graduate of the University of Cambridge. Chris worked in the air cargo business for ten years before becoming a full-time writer in 1983. He subsequently edited two air cargo journals before becoming AIN’s Defense Editor. He retired from that position in 2018, but still contributes to the publication. Chris has written extensively on aerial reconnaissance, including four books on the history of the U-2 spyplane. He also lectures on this and other topics related to intelligence-gathering in the Cold War.
Latest from Chris Pocock
Regulations and Government
Taiwan’s Good Technical Offer Is Affected By Politics
Taiwan is keen to develop its aerospace industry through exports but has China watching its every move.
Aircraft
Italian Jet Trainer Finds New Cost-Saving Roles
Singapore was the first export customer for the M346, and has since been joined by Israel, Poland and the UAE.
Training and Workforce
The Search for MH370 Continues And So Does the Mystery
Almost two years after MH370 disappeared, the location is still a mystery – with only one item washing up.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
When It Comes To Small-Scale UAVs, The Big OEMs are Best: LockMart
U.S. company is offering a suite of UAVs with common ground control
Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Confirms New T-50 Variant for T-X
The company studied and rejected clean-sheet designs for the new U.S. Air Force advanced pilot training aircraft
Rotorcraft
Budget-Constraints Drove Helicopter Choices in Malaysia
Budget-Constrained Helicopter Choices in Malaysia
Pentagon Enjoys U.S. FY 2017 Defense Budget Stability
Previous Congressional deal provides required funding for what is by far the world’s large defense spend
Aircraft
HAL Finally Rolls Out Its Turboprop Trainer
The HTT-40 has been rolled out, but the PC-7 is meeting most of the Indian requirement.
Singapore Airshow Boosted By Strong Conference Program
The Singapore Airshow runs from February 16-21 at the Changi Exhibition Centre.
Aircraft
Package Contract for UK Military Pilot Training Is Now Signed
A double-outsourcing deal will provide three new glass-cockpit types from Grob, Beechcraft and Embraer.
Aircraft
Japan’s New Fighter Testbed To Fly This Month
Official unveiling of the T-X shows 3D thrust vectoring, stealth features.
Aircraft
Video Feeds from Israeli UAVs Intercepted by Western Intel Agencies
New revelations show continuing vulnerability of satellite datalinks.
Aircraft
British Pilots Push Eurofighter Typhoon Upgrades
Delivery of the costly P2E and P3E enhancement packages are vital to the RAF plan for retiring the Tornado strike jet
Aircraft
Raytheon Coyote UAS Hunts Hurricanes
The small tube-launched UAS will reach the turbulent airspace that manned aircraft cannot/
Aircraft
F-22 Performs over Syria/Iraq Despite Comms Issues
The stealthy air defense fighter has proved adaptable to coalition multirole combat
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Germany Confirms Desire for Larger Heron UAV
Negotiations are underway for the Heron TP to replace the Heron 1 in a lease contract operated by Airbus D&S
Aircraft
MD Helicopters Gains Second Afghan Contract
Armed versions of the MD 530 series are being marketed for close air support
Israeli Reconnaissance Pod Finds Asia-Pacific Customer
The IAI-Elta ELM 2060P is a radar system that fits on fighter aircraft.
Aircraft
Export Sales Reported for Sino-Pakistan JF-17 Combat Jet
Myanmar and Nigeria could be customers, but a proposed sale to Sri Lanka is opposed by India
Aircraft
Airstrikes over Iraq and Syria Bring Some Success
Ramadi recaptured with much air support; targeted killings highlight role of SIGINT sensors on UAVs
Aircraft
Swedes Accept First NH90 for ASW after Long Delay
Troubled program will eventually comprise nine each for SAR and ASW.
Aircraft
Continued Sales Success for Mil Mi-17 Series
But the Russian helicopter could face new competition from the relaunched Airbus helicopters H215 to be built in Romania.
Aircraft
KAI Unveils T-X Contender, Pursues T-50 Exports
The advanced jet trainer that was developed with Lockheed Martin, shows new features for the U.S. T-X competition
Aircraft
Euro-MALE UAS Project Still Awaiting Action
Germany will take funding lead for the project definition contract – but it has not yet been negotiated
Aircraft
US Navy’s New Anti-Ship Missile Makes Progress
The Lockheed Martin Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) is now flying on an F/A-18 Super Hornet
Aircraft
Third Series of Test Flights Completed by All-British UCAV
The Taranis program has met all objectives, according to a senior BAE Systems manager.
Aircraft
Pilatus Registers The Latest Win for PC-21
Australia chose contractor team led by Lockheed Martin for training revamp
Aircraft
Report: Multiple Failures Led To Afghan Hospital Attack
The U.S. military is taking disciplinary action after the AC-130 gunship attack on the MSF hospital that killed 30.
Aircraft
Upgrade for Singapore’s F-16 Fleet Goes Ahead
The island nation will spend more than $1 billion to modernize 60-70 F-16C/D combat aircraft.
