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.
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
Russia Deploys Su-57s to Syria
Four development aircraft have been sent to the warzone for evaluation under combat conditions
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
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
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
New Chinese Armed UAV Project Unveiled
The Star UAV Systems Star Shaodw is set for a 2019 first flight
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
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
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
Airbus Loses More Money on A400M Airlifter
But talks to renegotiate the contract are making progress, the company said.
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
Aircraft
Sukhoi Su-57: Will India Join the Program?
India has other more pressing priorities, not to mention the cost of pursuing the Su-57 rather than purchasing Rafales.
Aircraft
Republic of Singapore Air Force’s Special 50th Anniversary F-15SG Livery Unveiled
Republic of Singapore Air Force’s Special 50th Anniversary F-15SG Livery Unveiled
Elettronica Remains Present and Relevant in Asia
Italian company makes its pitch for expanding coverage
Aircraft
Maritime Patrollers Take Center Stage
With submarine capability growing in the Asia-Pacific and, as maritime traffic increases, the need for MPAs has increased significantly.
China Builds Military Power In The South China Sea
Four surrounding countries dispute Chinese sovereignty over a huge and important maritime area.
Avionics
Rafael focus on "4th industrial revolution" reaps dividends
Rafael is 70 this year, and is continuing its tradition of harnessing the very latest of technology to create innovative weapons and systems.
Singapore President Unveils RSAF50 F-15SG
Sky-blue livery pays tribute to those who defend the Lion City's skies.
Aircraft
UTC Wins Place on KF-X as Korean Program Advances
UTC Aerospace Systems to provide key components to KF-X prime contractor KAI, but Korea must develop its own AESA radar.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Chinese UAVs Appear at Singapore Show
First flight of a larger design is expected soon.
Lightweight Launcher Launched
Having built more than a million 2.75-inch rocket launchers, Arnold Defense is the biggest manufacturer of such products in the world.
