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.
ATC
Saab Launches Deployable Remote ATC Tower
Saab now offers its remote tower technology in a rapidly deployable package for expeditionary operations.
Aircraft
A New Diamond Monitors Fires, Floods And More
The Diamond Aircraft DA62MPP Vanguard carries a new multiband sensor for environmental surveillance.
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.
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
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.
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.
Aircraft
AI Drives Technology for Raytheon Intelligent Sensing
Raytheon’s RAIVEN offers pilots faster and more precise threat identification.
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.
New Facility for Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems Business
Curtiss-Wright is moving the French operations of its Engineered Arresting Systems/ESCO division.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aircraft
BAE Systems Offers New-Tech EW System for Export
The Storm EW system can protect diverse platforms against proliferating advanced air defense systems.
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
U.S. Radar Firms Offering Next-Gen AESA Designs
Raytheon, Northrup Grumman introduce AESA for fifth-generation fighters and earlier iterations.
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.
Avionics
Curtiss-Wright Lands Further F-35 Tech Refresh Flight-test Work
Curtiss-Wright’s competencies include the development of advanced data acquisition and recording devices for a range of aerospace applications.
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.
Aircraft
Eurofighter Tranche 4 Offers New Tech and Retrofit Capabilities
The quest for Eurofighter relevance until the European next-gen fighter programs enter production keeps partners busy upgrading systems for retrofit.
Aircraft
Embraer Defense & Security Eyes European Expansion
Several important achievements for Embraer this year included receipt of the Final Type Certificate for the C-390 Millennium.
Aircraft
PLA Exercises Raise Further Fears of a Chinese Attack on Taiwan
The People’s Republic of China is intensifying intimidation of its island neighbor Taiwan.
Aircraft
Tecnam and Rolls-Royce Scrap P-Volt Electric Aircraft
Current battery technology is not cost-effective for commercial flight operations due to useful life limits, according to Tecnam and Rolls-Royce.
Aircraft
Russian Aerospace Forces a Shadow of Former Self
Ukrainian defenses are exposing weaknesses in Russia’s air power.
Aircraft
U.S., European Defense Suppliers Play Critical Role in Ukraine
Upgrading aging Russian jets with Western hardware is now making a difference in the air war in Ukraine.
Rotorcraft
Military Variant of Leonardo AW609 Appears Likely
The U.S. Army's contract award to Bell to develop its V-280 tiltrotor for an assault aircraft raises speculation of the AW609's use as an escort vehicle.
Rotorcraft
First Production Grey Wolf in Final Assembly
Final assembly of the first production USAF Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A helicopter has begun.
