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.
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.
MBDA Brings Modular Air Defense System to FIA 2018
MBDA's CAMM missile is at the heart of a range of new air defense systems, including the British Land Ceptor and Italy's new EMADS
Evolved Seasparrow On Track, Says Raytheon
ESSM Block 2 development is focused on a new guidance section.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Aircraft
F-35 Program Partners Focus On Upgrades and Sustainment
Program officials briefed various initiatives at Farnborough
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
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
European Partners Line Up with GA-ASI
U.S. company is looking for more international customers for its successful UAS. The MQ-9 reaper leads the pack.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
SkyGuardian To Bring Big Advances in UK RPA Capability
While Sky Guardian will be much more capable than the Reaper, the U.S. has so far shown no interest in acquiring any.
Israeli Firms Make Strong Showing at Farnborough
Companies at Farnborough cover the defense, air transport and business aviation sectors.
Aircraft
Leonardo, Poland Sign LOI on AW249 Development
Agreement paves way for collaboration on the in-development combat helicopter, slated to replace Italy's AW 129 fleet.
Rotorcraft
CAE Launches Advanced Helicopter Training Device
CAE is answering a need for increased high-fidelity training but with a lower-cost system than a full-motion simulator.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Fire Scout Gains Osprey Radar
Scheduled to achieve its IOC in 2020, the MQ-8C Fire Scout is soon to begin testing with Osprey radar and Link 16 capability
Avionics
Leonardo Adds To AESA Radar Line-up
Leonardo has been a pioneer of AESA radar technology in Europe, and is adding a new AESA sensor–aimed primarily at light fighters.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus SmartForce Taps Data Analytics for Military Maintenance
Airbus's SmartForce data analytics system is being introduced for military aircraft operators.
Aircraft
Tempest Unleashes New UK Combat Aircraft Era
UK defence secretary unveils new strategy and full-scale concept model at the Farnborough Airshow.
Regulations and Government
UK Defense Modernization Policy Still Up in the Air
Future Combat Air Strategy could include “system of systems” with multiple types of aircraft, swarms of drones, and other advanced concepts.
Aircraft
Boeing KC-46A Tanker Clears Initial Delivery Hurdle
Boeing's KC-46 program has now completed all of the flight testing required for the certification needed for initial delivery.
Aircraft
Turkish Supersonic Trainer Breaks Cover
TAI is showing a mock-up of its Hürjet advanced supersonic jet trainer for the first time at Farnborough
Aircraft
Antonov's An-178 Shows Off Its Maneuverability at Farnborough Airshow
Antonov's An-178 Shows Off Its Maneuverability at Farnborough Airshow
Aircraft
Russia Faces Military Aircraft Quandry
India pulling out of the Su-57 and weak fighter sales leaves questions over the future of the Russian military aerospace sector.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
BlueBird Announces ThunderB UAS Cargo Release Capability
Under-wing cargo pods can be delivered ballistically, or via parachute.
