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
Uruguay Interested in Chinese L-15 Trainer
The Latin American air force could seek eight Chinese jet trainers
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing To Modernize Navy Super Hornets
Under the SLM program the F/A-18E/F will gain at least 3,000 hours more life, and later a major enhancement to its operational capabilities.
Putin Unveils Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile
Among a number of defense-related revelations made by Russia's President is a Mach 10 attack missile that Putin claims is already in service
Rotorcraft
LifePort Awarded Ballistic Protection Systems Contract
LifePort's Ballistic Protection Systems help parapublic and military crews lower the risk of ground-based ballistic threats.
Training and Workforce
Pampa III Trainer Contract Approved
Argentina's FAdeA will deliver the first three of what it hopes will be up to 40 advanced trainers to the Argentine air force
Aircraft
France Launches New Sigint Aircraft Program
A business jet from the Dassault Falcon family will be the platform for a new Comint/Elint system
Training and Workforce
HAI Helps Military Personnel Transition To Civilian Jobs
The military-to-civilian workshop attracted a diverse set of military pilots, technicians, and active-duty service members.
Maintenance and Modifications
Avionics Upgrade To Boost Capability of USCG MH-65 Helos
The pilots can also set the system to fly directly to that position, fly a search pattern and view the point or the flight plan on a digital map.
Rotorcraft
MD Helicopters on a Roll with Military Contracts
Deliveries of the first five of 30 of new MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters to the Afghan Air Force are slated to begin delivery in May.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018
Avionics
Astronautics Connectivity Hardware Testing Begins
Astronautics is at Heli-Expo 2018 with its new air-ground communications system, RoadRunner EFI, and multifunction display system.
Rotorcraft
Recon is Honeywell's next-gen HUMS
Honeywell's latest health and usage monitoring system processes data much faster, enabling real-time sharing with operators and maintainers.
Aircraft
F-35 and Super Hornet Back on the Table for Canada
Canada has issued a list of potential suppliers for its new fighter, including two controversial U.S. choices
Aircraft
Russia Deploys Su-57s to Syria
Four development aircraft have been sent to the warzone for evaluation under combat conditions
Regulations and Government
Bell V-280 flight campaign advances
The V-280 program could result in deliveries of 4,000 aircraft by 2030 under a contract potentially worth $100 billion.
Aircraft
Saab Unveils GlobalEye
The first of three multi-role/AEW aircraft for the UAE is shown for the first time
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky's New Rescue Hawk Enters Final Assembly
The first of four EMD machines should be flying around the turn of the year.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UTC Wins New Customers For DB- and MS-110 Sensor
The high-end tactical reconnaissance pods will be fitted to foreign jets, and also to US Air National Guard MQ-9 Reaper UAVs
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
New Chinese Armed UAV Project Unveiled
The Star UAV Systems Star Shaodw is set for a 2019 first flight
Aircraft
NATO Joint Tanker/Transport and MPA Programs Advance
New countries are joining the alliances and a new tanker is added to the MRTT fleet
Accidents
Indonesia Places Firm Order for 11 Su-35 Multirole Fighters
The first two will delivered in August.
Aircraft
Royal Thai Air Force’s Saab JAS-39 Gripen C Rips Through the Skies Over Singapore
Royal Thai Air Force’s Saab JAS-39 Gripen C Rips Through the Skies Over Singapore
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
GA-ASI Designs a New UAV For U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 Contest
The company has named six partners in its bid, including Boeing, which has also submitted a competing proposal.
Aircraft
Airbus Loses More Money on A400M Airlifter
But talks to renegotiate the contract are making progress, the company said.
Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Drops Plan To Replace JSTARS Aircraft
Service says that "alternative means" are becoming available to do radar sensing and battle management.
Aircraft
US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunders Over Singapore
US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunders Over Singapore
Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Reveals First Customer For ‘HForce’
Serbia is buying weaponized H145M helicopters; Thailand is another prospect.
Rotorcraft
Bell Says Marinized Helicopters Well Suited to Asia-Pacific
Helicopter manufacturer is keen to exploit the potential for sales in wider region.
Orbital ATK Hopes to Penetrate Asia Market With Airborne Gun System
Over-watch capabilities are needed in Asia, and further development is being undertaken to help see beneath dense jungle canopies.
Aircraft
Sukhoi Su-30MKM Dances in the Sky over Singapore with Thrust Vectoring Maneuvers
Sukhoi Su-30MKM Dances in the Sky over Singapore with Thrust Vectoring Maneuvers
