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
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
Rotorcraft
Armed Black Hawk Completes Qualification
Sikorsky's integrated weaponization solution for the S-70i/UH-60M Black Hawk is now qualified for operation. The launch customer is the UAE.
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.
Elettronica Remains Present and Relevant in Asia
Italian company makes its pitch for expanding coverage
China Builds Military Power In The South China Sea
Four surrounding countries dispute Chinese sovereignty over a huge and important maritime area.
Singapore President Unveils RSAF50 F-15SG
Sky-blue livery pays tribute to those who defend the Lion City's skies.
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.
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.
Maintenance and Modifications
DSTA and Boeing team to improve RSAF efficiency
Data analytics are an important tool for the early detection of faults. Boeing has teamed with DSTA to use and develop data tools for the RSAF.
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.
Training and Workforce
Maritime Operations Drive Increasing Regional Training Needs
Canadia's CAE has a number of high-profile programs in the Asia-Pacific region, including a new training center in Brunei.
Rotorcraft
New Bell 412 Sale to Philippines 'Cancelled'
Human rights issue threatens supply of Bell's latest Huey derivative, the 412EPI with digital cockpit,
UTC Wins Place On Korea's Fighter As Program Advances
American companies are providing the engine and subsystems, but not the radar. Indonesia's role has become uncertain.
Charter & Fractional
Embraer Lands KC-390 Interest for Leasing Deals
Embraer has received a Letter of Interest for six KC-390 transports, to be acquired by a company that aims to lease them out to air arms.
Aircraft
Thai Gripen Debuts at Singapore Airshow
Thai Gripen shows its mettle in its impressive aerial display.
Accidents
Black Eagles Jet Crashes on Takeoff, Pilot Safe
After apparently blowing a tire on takeoff, the Republic of Korea Air Force T-50 veered off the runway.
Avionics
Elbit Systems Aims to Field Cognitive Electronic Warfare
Israeli company has begun testing machine-learning algorithms to counter modern radar threats.
Aircraft
Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15SG / F-16 Joint Flying Display Celebrates 50 Years
Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15SG / F-16 Joint Flying Display Celebrates 50 Years
