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.
Question Marks Remain Over F-35 Availability, Support
Can fifth-gen operating costs ever match fourth-gen fighters?
Russian EW Weaknesses Endure While Other Nations Innovate
Russia’s EW system development has failed to change direction to account for inherent weaknesses.
Aircraft
Sea Eagle MPA Breaks Cover
Pakistan is receiving two maritime patrol versions of the ATR72 for its navy.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Falco Xplorer UAV Unveiled
Leonardo has unveiled its newest UAV design, the Falco Xplorer, a 1.3 tonne MTOW aircraft designed to surveillance missions
Elbit Enhances Condor LOROP System
Elbit has rolled out new capabilities for its Condor long stand-off range sensor system, including AI and more sensor integration.
MBDA Unveils SCAF Weapons Vision
The family of weapon concepts is matched to the requirementa of the France-German SCAF and UK Tempest future fighter programs.
Training and Workforce
NSA Certifies Engage Combat Aircraft Training Encryptor
Cubic's Engage KOV-135 encryptor has been certified by the NSA, therefore approving it for export.
Aircraft
RAS Displays ATR Sea Eagle Special Mission Conversion
German company created maritime patrol platform from passenger aircraft for the Pakistan Navy – the service’s second
Aircraft
Embraer KC-390 Flying Display at Paris Air Show 2019
Embraer KC-390 Flying Display at Paris Air Show 2019
Aircraft
Breguet Atlantic 2 (ATL2) Flies at the Paris Air Show
Breguet Atlantic 2 (ATL2) Flies at the Paris Air Show
Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-46 Pegasus Lands Wildly at Paris Air Show 2019
U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-46 Pegasus Lands Wildly at Paris Air Show 2019
Maintenance and Modifications
Repkon To Demo Manufacturing Capabilities at Paris
Decades of experience and development has left Repkon with a broad range of precision metal-working capabilities.
Aircraft
JF-17 Thunder – Lightning Strikes Twice
The JF-17 is playing a significant role in Pakistan's air defense.
Rotorcraft
Russian Army To Receive Rychag-AVM on Helicopters
The Rychag-AVM system is touted as the most modern electronic countermeasure for rotorcraft.
Engines
Proliferating Business Sees GE Transfer Engineers to Military Work
The T901 EMD contract is just one of many engine programs GE Aviation’s military business has in design and development.
Rotorcraft
French Military Advances Airbus H160M Program
The military variant of Airbus Helicopters H160 could enter service by 2026
Engines
Does JSTARS Demise Spell End for Airborne ISR?
Space-based reconnaissance and advanced networking offer a paradigm shift for airborne ISR.
Sixth-gen Fighters Already on the Drawing Board
The newest generation is years away, but U.S. armed forces have a plan to continue modernizing.
Spice-250 Gets AI Update
Artificial intelligence and deep-learning technologies are making Rafael's smart bomb smarter
UVision Develops Multi-canister Concept for Loitering Munitions
UVision has introduced a new multi-canister concept for its Hero-400EC loitering munition
Aircraft
Airbus and OCCAR Conclude A400M Restructuring
After two years of talks Airbus and the A400M launch customers have agreed on a contractual realignment
Thales Introduces New Variant of Ground Master 200 Air Surveillance Radar
Thales has introduced a new version of its Ground Master 200 that includes the ability to track low and fast targets
Ukrainian Industry Expands Niche In Several Markets
Ukraine's aerospace industry serves companies operating Soviet-era platforms and nations looking to build their own industry.
Aircraft
GlobalEye On Track for 2020 Debut
The UAE is the launch customer for the modified Global 6000.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
'Loyal Wingman' Part of the Future of Air Combat
A future combat system would likely consist of a low-cost, expendable UAV.
Airlines
Bird Debuts Oscar System and Airliner DIRCM
Israeli company Bird Aerosystems is looking to expand its client base in maritime and airliner protection systems.
Poland’s Defense Procurement May End Up Only Half Complete
The country is working to reduce its reliance on Russia-built models.
Aircraft
Saab Pulls Gripen E from Swiss Trials, Flies Third Aircraft
Gripen E cannot meet the Swiss requirement to only evaluate aircraft that are currently operationally ready
Aircraft
Turkey Forges Ahead on Defense Ambitions
Despite challenges from the U.S. and Russia, Turkey had promised to partner with any nation of its choosing.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
SnapShot Drone Allows For Quick, Easy Video Surveillance
Start-up company FlareBright says its SnapShot UAV needs no pilot or training and can operate in GPS- or radio-denied environments.
