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
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
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.
Engines
Does JSTARS Demise Spell End for Airborne ISR?
Space-based reconnaissance and advanced networking offer a paradigm shift for airborne ISR.
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.
Rotorcraft
French Military Advances Airbus H160M Program
The military variant of Airbus Helicopters H160 could enter service by 2026
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.
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
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
Aircraft
Airbus and OCCAR Conclude A400M Restructuring
After two years of talks Airbus and the A400M launch customers have agreed on a contractual realignment
UVision Develops Multi-canister Concept for Loitering Munitions
UVision has introduced a new multi-canister concept for its Hero-400EC loitering munition
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.
Poland’s Defense Procurement May End Up Only Half Complete
The country is working to reduce its reliance on Russia-built models.
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.
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.
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
Big Claims, Big Cost, for Surface-to-air Missile Systems
The ballistic missile threat is driving new developments.
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.
NH90 Is Telling a New Story at Paris Airshow 2019
Now more than old enough to vote, the NHI medium-twin NH90 remains in active service
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Receives Go-ahead for Marine One Production
Sikorsky has been awarded a contract to build the first six production VH-92As for the Presidtnial transport mission
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.
Aircraft
Russia Mulls a Larger MiG-35 Contract
Russia is close to ordering a significant batch of the latest "Fulcrum" variant.
Accidents
Indian An-32 Loss Increases Concern
Three An-32s have been lost in recent years in unknown circumstances
Rotorcraft
Kamov’s Ka-65 Minoga Breaks Cover
A prototype or full-scale mockup of the Russian navy's new Ka-65 shipborne helicopter is in assembly.
Raytheon and United Technologies Announce Merger Plan
The two industrial giants are to create Raytheon Technologies, potentially the world's No. 2 defense/aerospace company.
Engines
GAO Upholds GE ITEP Contract Award Following Protest
As GE Aviation readies development of its T901 ITEP turboshaft engine, competitor ATEC is lobbying Congress to award dual EMD contracts.
Aircraft
IAI Introduces T-Heron Tactical UAV
IAI has revealed its new T-Heron UAV, which bridges the gap between the company’s larger family of systems and its smaller, lower-cost tactical UAVs.
Aircraft
Czech Republic Receives Three Twin-seat L-159T2s
Aero Vodochody has delivered three L-159T2 light attack/trainers to the Czech air force.
