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.
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.
Drones Proliferate at Eurosatory Show
The land systems event in Paris also offered some interesting air defense and airborne content
Aircraft
Germany Confirms Heron TP UAV Contract with Airbus
The service agreement will replace an existing one for smaller IAI Heron 1 UAVs.
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.
Aircraft
India’s Plan To Buy Helicopter Carriers Falters
Financial problems at one of the two bidders is delaying the much-needed LHD project.
British F-35Bs Transfer to the UK
The first squadron is due to be operational from land bases in December, with carrier-based operations to follow
Tecnam P2006T Offers New Sensor for Mapping Missions
A hybrid Leica sensor has been added to the low-cost surveillance aircraft
Aircraft
Taiwan May Acquire Seahawk Helos from U.S.
The MH-60Rs would replace ageing MD500s in the ASW role .
Russian S-400 SAM System Causes Middle East Upsets
Amidst U.S. dismay, Saudi Arabia wants to buy, but prevent Qatar from doing same.
Canada: PRC Is a Threat More Than a Partner
Security Intelligence Service takes its view of China's technology threat to a new level
Aircraft
Teams Form To Bid For Canada’s RPAS
A long-standing requirement was in focus again at this week’s CANSEC defense show.
MBDA’s New Anti-Ship Missile Makes Progress
The helicopter-launched Sea Venom/ANL enjoyed a second successful development firing
Aircraft
Israel Flies First F-35 Combat Missions
But strikes against Iranian targets in Syria were not opposed by Russian air defenses based there.
Rotorcraft
HeliRussia Show Marks Decline in Military Sales Abroad
Government and industry officials hope that commercial exports of rotorcraft can compensate, especially to China and Iran.
Aircraft
Piaggio Taps SatCom Link To Fly Hammerhead UAV
The Italian company claims the first beyond-line-of-sight flight control of a European-designed MALE UAV.
UK Deploys 'World-Leading' Ship Defense System
The key to the Royal Navy’s Sea Ceptor includes a new missile made by MBDA.
Aircraft
Aviators Warned: Don’t Take Space For Granted
The space business is vibrant, but threats are growing, conference hears.
Aircraft
New Russian Naval Helicopter Project Makes Progress
But significant details of the Minoga design have not yet been revealed.
Regulations and Government
New U.S. Sanctions Pose Dilemma for India’s Defense
A Congressional edict targeting Russia as well as Iran and North Korea could force India to choose.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Proposes H135 for U.S. Navy Trainer
The model is used by 13 other militaries worldwide.
Aircraft
After 50 Years, Boeing’s Chinook Sales Appeal Is Undiminished
Germany and Israel are being courted, Spain is buying again, and so could the UK.
Rotorcraft
Army General Challenges Industry To Develop Key Tech
Warns U.S. Battlefield Edge Can No Longer Be Assumed
Aircraft
Jordan Displays New, Upgraded Aircraft at SOFEX Show
The country’s air force has bought Mil Mi-26 helicopters, Chinese CH-4 armed drones, and new trainers. Key upgrades were also shown.
Aircraft
Russia Unveils New Missile-armed UCAVs
One an aircraft, and one a helicopter, they appeared on transporters in the Moscow military parade.
