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.
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
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.
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
GlobalEye On Track for 2020 Debut
The UAE is the launch customer for the modified Global 6000.
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
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
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
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.
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
Big Claims, Big Cost, for Surface-to-air Missile Systems
The ballistic missile threat is driving new developments.
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
Aircraft
Russia Mulls a Larger MiG-35 Contract
Russia is close to ordering a significant batch of the latest "Fulcrum" variant.
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.
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.
Accidents
Indian An-32 Loss Increases Concern
Three An-32s have been lost in recent years in unknown circumstances
Aircraft
Czech Republic Receives Three Twin-seat L-159T2s
Aero Vodochody has delivered three L-159T2 light attack/trainers to the Czech air force.
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.
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.
KAI Secures Thai T-50 Upgrades
The Royal Thai Air Force is upgrading its T-50TH fleet to an enhanced standard to take over the role carried out by the aging L-39 Albatros
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
S-70 Makes Debut Flight as NAPO Offers Reassurances on Su-34
Sukhoi’s S-70 UCAV flew for the first time recently and should the government order the type, production of it could replace that of the Su-34 fighter.
Sixth-gen Fighters Make Conceptual Debut
'Air Superiority 2030' study leads to artists' impressions of the next generation of fighters
Poland’s Defense Procurement May End Up Only Half Complete
As the first line of defense against Russian aggression, Poland's military forces play a pivotal role
Aircraft
Poland Seeks F-35As
Fifth-generation fighters are due to replace Poland's Soviet-era survivors
Aircraft
Saab Advances with Gripen E Test Program
The program for a new-generation Gripen program is accelerating with a third aircraft shortly to fly and production ramping up.
Aircraft
RAF F-35s Deploy for Lightning Dawn
The first deployment by UK F-35s to Cyprus will not involve combat operations, says the RAF.
Aircraft
U.S. Defense Contractors See Hypersonic Ramp-up
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin share in more than $3 billion in U.S. contracts for hypersonic weapons development.
Aircraft
Philippines Considering Surplus P-3C Orions
An acquisition of just one Orion would significantly boost maritime patrol capability in a region of growing tension.
Aircraft
First D-Day Squadron DC-3 Lands in UK
The DC-3s will participate in the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
