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.
TMD Technologies Offers TWT Power Modules
The tubes address a need solid-state technology cannot.
Cambridge Pixel Offers Display and Tracking Systems
The company recently secured a customer in the Middle East/
Aircraft
Airbus Tankers Mate Automatically In Flight
An A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) was auto-refueled by an A310 MRTT.
Aircraft
KAI Aiming for Spanish and Greek Trainer Deals
Korean manufacturer is looking west for opportunities to sell its KT-1 turboprop trainer and the T-50 Golden Eagle advanced jet trainer.
AESA Radar and Technology Developments
The technology features prominently in fighter competitions.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Leonardo Trials Solo and Hero, Awaits First Order
The Italian company is leading two unmanned aerial systems projects that could appeal to varous nations for maritime applications.
Aircraft
UK's New Aircraft Carriers Rekindle Some Naval Pride
When configured for carrier strike, the two new ships could take two F-35B squadrons, each with 24 jets.
Aircraft
New Air-ground Rocket For Russian Attack Aircraft
The S-8OFP is replacing the S-8 predecessor, but is still unguided.
Aircraft
Greek Air Force Chooses Tecnam Primary Trainer
Twelve P2002 JFs will be operated at the air academy.
Aircraft
Carrier Delivery Version of the Osprey Tiltrotor Is Launched
Bell Boeing gets production funding for CMV-22B, as part of a third multi-year buy.
Aircraft
Another Chinese UCAV Is Revealed
The YaoYing II is an armed version of a drone that first flew in 2016.
Accidents
Crash Ends USAF Flying Evaluation of Light Attack Aircraft
An Embraer Super Tucano and one of two crew were lost.
Aircraft
Russia Places Initial Production Order for Stealth Fighter
With new engines to come later, only 12 have been ordered for one squadron.
Aircraft
Singapore Discusses a Future Fighter
The Minister of Defence said that the F-35 would be evaluated with other types.
Aircraft
Australia Confirms MQ-4C Triton Buy
The high-altitude maritime surveillance UAV will join Australia’s P-8s, while Germany mulls buying a SIGINT-dedicated version.
Aircraft
Korea Opts For Boeing P-8A Poseidon MPA
There was no open competition. New Zealand will likely follow.
RAF Events Launch Summer Show Season
Big flypasts, a major air power conference, and the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) are scheduled in the UK.
Aircraft
Transatlantic First Planned for GA-ASI SkyGuardian
The RPA will fly to the UK for static display at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT).
Aircraft
Thailand Introduces Elbit’s Hermes 450 UAS
But the Israeli company faces export competition from the British Watchkeeper development of the H450.
Aircraft
Turkey Receives First F-35 Despite Political Row
Congress may halt deliveries because country is acquiring the Russian S-400 SAM system.
Aircraft
Potent New Israeli Air-surface Missile Revealed
IAI and IMI announced the Rampage, shortly before IMI’s sale to Elbit was concluded
Aircraft
Airbus Shows Military Version of H160 Helicopter
France will replace multiple types in all three services with the H160M.
Aircraft
Indonesian Air Force Wants More Fighters and C-130Js
Recent official statements outline plans
Aircraft
Russian Helicopters Reveals New Mi-17 and Mi-26 Versions
They have advanced military provisions, but this means that Ukraine will not supply the powerplants.
Aircraft
Germany Confirms Heron TP UAV Contract with Airbus
The service agreement will replace an existing one for smaller IAI Heron 1 UAVs.
Drones Proliferate at Eurosatory Show
The land systems event in Paris also offered some interesting air defense and airborne content
Engines
P&W Outlines New Plan for F-35 Engine Upgrades
The company’s Growth Option 2.0 program now focuses on near-term upgrades rather than long-term development of an all-new engine.
