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.
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
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.
Aircraft
Tempest Unleashes New UK Combat Aircraft Era
UK defence secretary unveils new strategy and full-scale concept model at the Farnborough Airshow.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus SmartForce Taps Data Analytics for Military Maintenance
Airbus's SmartForce data analytics system is being introduced for military aircraft operators.
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
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
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
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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Israel Aerospace Industries Shoots for the Moon
IAI and nonprofit SpaceIL plan to launch Moon mission from Cape Canaveral in December.
Hensoldt Adds Customer for Missile Launch Detection System
The Germany company provides the system for a number of air forces in Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications
Private Firms Conduct Independent Military Reviews
The process includes extensive documentary reviews.
IBM Wins Contract for RAF ACCS
The updated system will make use of new data sources.
Maintenance and Modifications
Russian Helicopters Overhauls Six Mi-17-1vs for India
Work performed under first contract with Border Security Forces, and now "further cooperation is being discussed."
Aircraft
BAE Systems Awaits UK Combat Air Strategy
There are moves afoot in the UK to ensure it at least retains the capability to build whole military aircraft in the future.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus To Support RAF Pumas
The contract runs through 2022 but can be extended.
Cambridge Pixel Offers Display and Tracking Systems
The company recently secured a customer in the Middle East/
TMD Technologies Offers TWT Power Modules
The tubes address a need solid-state technology cannot.
UK Extends Training Contract with CAE and Serco
The companies' facility at RAF Benson will remain in operation until at least October 2025.
