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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Romania Firms Up First Watchkeeper UAS Purchase
The Watchkeeper X is the export version of the Watchkeeper UAS developed by Elbit and Thales for the British Army.
Rotorcraft
Japan Signs for More Mine-Hunting Helicopters
Kawasaki Heavy Industries will produce additional MCH-101s for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Maintenance and Modifications
GE Tapped for Korea Marine Attack Helicopter Health Monitoring
Korea's new Marine Attack Helicopter will feature GE's health and usage monitoring system.
Engines
Collins Generator Will Meet Rising Military Power Needs
Collins Aerospace's 1-MW electric generator will help the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory meet future aircraft requirements.
Ground Master 400 Radars Picked for Indonesia
Indonesia has chosen Thales's popular radar system to overhaul its air defenses in the face of increasing external threats.
Aircraft
Dassault's Rafale Fighter Impresses in the Paris Air Show Flying Display
Dassault's Rafale Fighter Impresses in the Paris Air Show Flying Display
India Underscores Commitment to European Collaboration
Members of the Indian delegation highlighted Paris Airshow 2023 as advantageous for displaying technologies and developing cross-border partnerships.
Aircraft
Dassault: 'We’ll Build Our Own Cloud'
Dassault Aviation and Dassault Systèmes will collaborate on a sovereign cloud for Europe that will have particular relevance to defense projects.
Aircraft
First FOC KC-390 Tanker/Transport Delivered to Brazil
Embraer now delivers KC-390s fully capable of meeting all Brazilian air force mission requirements.
Tackling the Hypersonic Threat to Europe
MBDA has been studying the technological challenges associated with countering maneuvering hypersonic missiles.
ATC
Saab Launches Deployable Remote ATC Tower
Saab now offers its remote tower technology in a rapidly deployable package for expeditionary operations.
Aircraft
AI Drives Technology for Raytheon Intelligent Sensing
Raytheon’s RAIVEN offers pilots faster and more precise threat identification.
Security
Elettronica Rebrands as ELT Group
ELT Group's new identity reflects the Italian electronic defense company’s expertise in cybersecurity, space, and biodefense markets.
Aircraft
New Diamond Trainer Sparkles in Paris
The Dart-750 is an all-composite aerobatic basic trainer with power from the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop.
Aircraft
2023 Paris Air Show Flying Display Preview: Dassault Falcon 6X, Airbus A321XLR, Dassault Rafale
2023 Paris Air Show Flying Display Preview: Dassault Falcon 6X, Airbus A321XLR, Dassault Rafale
Aircraft
Sikorsky Black Hawk: 21st Century Chapter in PZL Mielec's Storied History
Poland’s PZL Mielec not only builds the Sikorsky Black Hawk, but it serves as a major supplier to Lockheed Martin’s F-16 program.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Military UAS Sector Continues To Expand, Says Study
The Teal Group’s annual assessment of the unmanned aerial system arena forecasts continuing high levels of growth.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
French MALE UAV Debuts at Paris Airshow
Turgis & Gaillard pitches the medium-altitude, long-endurance drone as an all-French platform for surveillance and attack missions.
Engines
F-35 Engine and Power System Upgrades On Course
The U.S. has decided to upgrade the existing F-35 engine to meet future needs rather than buy a new-generation powerplant.
New Facility for Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems Business
Curtiss-Wright is moving the French operations of its Engineered Arresting Systems/ESCO division.
Aircraft
A New Diamond Monitors Fires, Floods And More
The Diamond Aircraft DA62MPP Vanguard carries a new multiband sensor for environmental surveillance.
Avionics
New Inertial Nav System Solves GPS Vulnerability
Flare Bright has developed a small new inertial navigation system that can substitute for vulnerable GPS receivers.
Engines
With the Adaptive-cycle Engine, 'The Great Engine War' Resumes
GE and Pratt & Whitney are fighting for a place on the USAF Next Generation Air Dominance fighter.
Aircraft
BAE Systems Offers New-Tech EW System for Export
The Storm EW system can protect diverse platforms against proliferating advanced air defense systems.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Pushes X2 For NATO NextGen Rotorcraft
Sikorsky has teamed with Leonardo to investigate its compound helicopter technology for NATO's Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability program.
Engines
General Atomics Gray Eagle Flies with New Powerplant
The HFE 2.0 engine provides the MQ-1C with more power for both improved performance as well as better reliability.
Avionics
Pannoramix Satcom Antenna Captures Multi-band Birds
Greenerwave has unveiled the Pannoramix multibeam ground antenna, which can communicate with a variety of satellites and frequencies.
Aircraft
Rapid Dragon: A Game-changer in Stand-Off Weapons Delivery
A program between the U.S. defense industry and several military customers called Rapid Dragon allows for delivery of munitions from non-combat aircraft.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Special-missions Business Continues To Grow
The imminent delivery of EC-37B aircraft to the U.S. Air Force highlights the growing demand for bizjet-based electronic special missions aircraft.
Aircraft
Dassault Showcases Civil and Military Competencies
Dassault plans for the Falcon 10X to become the first Falcon jet compatible with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
