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.
Security
EuroDIRQM Promises Protection Against Manpad Missile Threat
Italy's Elettronica is jointly showcasing its electronic warfare expertise with Spanish partner Indra.
Rotorcraft
Production Skeldar Aimed at Navies
UMS Skeldar has lifted the veil on a new version of its V-200 UAV and is pursuing opportunities with the world's navies, with one order already.
Security
L3 Guards Against Multiple Drone Threats
L3 Communications is ready to help businesses to protect themselves from drone security threats.
Aircraft
Osprey to Begin Refueling Tests Next Year
Marine Corps Ospreys are scheduled to gain an inflight refueling capability by the end of 2019, increasing their ability to support F-35 ops.
Aircraft
Plenty of Life Left in the F-16
With its latest AESA radar-equipped F-16, Lockheed Martin has reminded the fighter world that the "Viper" remains a highly competitive fighter.
Leonardo Launches New ASW Capabilities
Leonardo has drawn on its experience of developing the NFH90's ASW system to create a new lightweight processor at the heart of a new ASW suite.
Aircraft
Aero Vodochody Sees Resurgence
New developments such as the L-39NG and F/A-259 Striker are leading a reinvigorated effort by Aero in the marketplace.
Israeli Smart Bomb Closes In on Service Debut
Rafael's Spice 250 continues to offer pinpoint standoff precision in an era when air arms increasingly operate in GPS-denied environments.
Aircraft
Empire Test Pilots' School Overhauls Fleet
The Empire Test Pilots' School is acquiring three new trainer types to provide the backbone of its fleet.
Aircraft
L3 Longsword Sports New Sensors at Farnborough 2018
The converted ag-plane is evolving from a light-attack role to multi-mission capability
Aircraft
U.K. Unveils Tempest Fighter Concept as Trailblazer for New Combat Air Strategy
U.K. Unveils Tempest Fighter Concept as Trailblazer for New Combat Air Strategy
Aircraft
HAL Faces Growing Competition in Home Market
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd is a market leader in India, but private industry is offering more competition.
Regulations and Government
UK MoD Makes Permanent Rapid Capabilities Office
Office helps the defense world to exploit the ever-accelerating pace of commercial information and systems-technology development.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Elbit StarLiner Ready For Unsegregated Airspace
Progress towards military-spec UAVs flying in civilian airspace has taken another step as Elbit is introducing a certifiable Hermes 900 version.
MBDA Touts New High-tech Missile Plant in UK
Facility in Bolton employs 670 designers and engineers, and produces key missiles for UK armed forces.
Aircraft
GE Wins $437M Adaptive Cycle Engine Contract
Modification of prior U.S. Air Force agreement lets GE continue work on Next Gen powerplants for air superiority applications
Aircraft
Garmin Demos New Fighter Cockpit 'Experience'
Sim features integrated flight deck configuration selected for Textron's Scorpion, Diamond's new Dart 550, and TacAir's F-5 retrofits
Leonardo Launches Comint System
Leonardo's UK-based electronics business has developed a communications intelligence system that can form part of a larger Sigint suite.
Evolved Seasparrow On Track, Says Raytheon
ESSM Block 2 development is focused on a new guidance section.
Aircraft
Raytheon's StormBreaker Bomb Being Integrated into F/A-18
Integration of the Stormbreaker has started on the F-35, F/A-18E/F and F-15E.
Aircraft
Aerospace Revenues Climb On Higher Defense Spending
While aerospace and defense growth is lagging world economic growth, U.S. defense industry revenue has increased to 2.5 times that of Europe.
Aircraft
Segregated Avionics Speed Gripen E Development
Saab is soon to fly the next two Gripen E prototypes, which are being equipped with new systems thanks to a segregated avionics architecture.
Avionics
Middle Eastern Customer Selects Miysis DIRCM System
Leonardo says that its Miysis directed infrared countermeasure system provides full protection against the latest heat-seeking missile threats.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
IAI Develops sUAS with Sierra Nevada
IAI has teamed with Sierra Nevada Corporation to develop a new small UAS aimed at the U.S. market
Aircraft
New Look for an Old Warrior
UTC Aerospace Systems has begun installing modern eight-bladed propellers on the Air National Guard's "legacy" Hercules fleet
Engines
Rolls-Royce Selects Circor for New TP400 Engine Valve
Circor will provide a new vent ejector valve for the TP400 engines that power the A400M military transport.
Aircraft
F-35 Program Partners Focus On Upgrades and Sustainment
Program officials briefed various initiatives at Farnborough
Aircraft
An ATR On a Mission
A Leonardo heavily modified ATR72 airliner outfitted for maritime patrol duties with the Italian air force designation P-72A at Farnborough.
