Defense
Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.
Aircraft
Finland Chooses Challenger, Sweden Orders 3rd GlobalEye
Canadian airframer Bombardier is winning more defense business with Nordic states
Aircraft
Leonardo Flies AW609 In Navy Aircraft Carrier Sea Trials
The aircraft has not yet received a civil type certificate
Accidents
Malawi's Vice President Killed in Aircraft Crash
Wreckage of the Malawi Defence Force twin turboprop was found in a mountainous area
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Marines Will Evaluate Elroy's Autonomous Resupply Drone
The Chaparral aircraft heads to the Arizona desert in July
Accidents
Iran Confirms Helicopter Crash Killed Its President
The Bell 212 was part of a convoy of three
Engines
Hermeus Begins Engine Testing for Quarterhorse Mk 2
Quarterhorse Mk 2 will fly at Mach 2.5 ahead of the Mach 4 Mk 3 Prototype
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Mayman Unveils Razor Air Utility Vehicles for Military Roles
The new family builds on the company's earlier Speeder design
Fuel
SAF Deliveries Set To Increase for UK Military Aircraft
UK Ministry of Defence orders a 40 percent blend of sustainable aviation fuel
Aircraft
Hermeus Steps toward Hypersonic with Quarterhorse Mk 1
Quarterhorse Mk 1 will be the first Hermeus flying prototype
Training and Workforce
NBAA Promotes Dina Green to Chief of Staff
Green will also retain some duties from her former role of v-p of events
Aircraft
Leonardo Helicopter Deliveries Jump 24 Percent in 2023
Leonardo handed over 185 helicopters in 2023
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Iridium Adds Outerlink as Value-added Reseller
The VAR designation enables sales to government users
Training and Workforce
Thales To Provide Simulators for German Army H145Ms
The contract follows an order for up to 82 twins from Airbus Helicopters
Rotorcraft
Bell, Leonardo To Team on Tiltrotor Technologies
Effort will built on multi-decade cooperation between the companies
Training and Workforce
U.S. Air Force Taps P1AR for 5-Year Training Contract
The first class of special missions aviators graduated in December
Avionics
Black Hawk Lima To Fly with Genesys Avionics
Modernized Black Hawk UH-60Ls increase mission effectiveness
Aircraft
Saab Eyes Southeast Asia for Gripen Multirole Fighter Sales
Saab has Thailand and the Philippines in its sights
Aircraft
Republic of Singapore Air Force Prepares for New Threats
The Republic of Singapore Air Force projected a strong presence at the Singapore Airshow
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Latest Elbit Hermes UAV Sparks to Life
Hermes 650 multirole UAV boasts a 24-hour endurance
Aircraft
RSAF Boeing F-15SG Fighter Jet Flies at the Singapore Airshow
The F-15SG is a special variant of the Strike Eagle made for Singapore.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expands Cost-Per-Hour Program to Defense Business
Bombardier continues to build on its special mission portfolio
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Wins Korean Engine Support Contract
P&W has signed a third contract for fighter engine support
Airports
Changi East Rises As Paya Lebar Closes
Changi East ready to open as Paya Lebar closes in the mid-2030s
Security
High Point Launches Singapore Subsidiary
High Point expands Southeast Asia reach with new office in Singapore
Aircraft
China’s Fighter Goals Soar on the Wings of the Dragon
China's military aircraft push new technical boundaries
Aircraft
Asia-Pacific Air Power Demand Fueled by China Threat
China’s expansionist aims boost requirements for military aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Grows UAS Portfolio with Aerovel Acquisition
Aerovel produces the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system
Aircraft
Hermeus Completes Iron Bird Quarterhorse Testing
Mk 0 is one of four test vehicles in Hermeus' hypersonic program
Aircraft
Bombardier Defense Prepares Luxury Global and Challenger Jets for Military Service
You probably won't find any champagne on these business jets.
