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
Bird Aerosystems Expands Use of Missile-protection Technology
Bird Aerosystems provides airborne missile protection and verification solutions to UN Air Operations Mil Mi-17 helicopters.
Aircraft
Cost Reductions Make F-35 a Winner in Europe
The acquisition cost now matches fourth-generation fighters, and operations plus sustainment costs are following, according to Lockheed Martin.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Prepares for AW149 Production
Leonardo will install production infrastructure at Yeovil in advance of the UK NMH selection due in answer to the program’s aggressive timeline.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Aims for UK Black Hawk Success
The S-70i Black Hawk is being offered to the UK for its NMH requirement, with aircraft to be built in Poland if the type is selected.
Engines
GE Aviation Forges Ahead with Engine Programs
The XA100 fighter engine and T901 rotary-wing powerplant programs are making strides, while GE’s existing portfolio continues to show strong sales.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Marine Corps Begins Major MQ-9A UAS Procurement
The remotely piloted aircraft will be used to stand up an MQ-9A(ER) squadron in Hawaii to support U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
Training and Workforce
U.S. Air Force Chooses Collins for Next-Gen Training System
The TCTS II training system allows large numbers of aircraft—with varying levels of security clearance—to exercise together in virtual environments.
Avionics
AESA Radar Confirmed for UK Typhoons
The UK government has confirmed that the ECRS Mk2 E-scan radar will be installed in some of the Typhoon fleet.
Rotorcraft
AW149 Demonstrates Weapons Firing Capability
Weapon capability is one element of a four-pronged approach to making the AW149 a highly survivable rotorcraft platform over the battlefield.
Aircraft
Sentinel Makes Surprise Appearance at RIAT
Raytheon Intelligence & Space has purchases a fleet of Sentinel R.1 reconnaissance aircraft and is offering them for sale or lease.
Air Chiefs Commit to Climate Change Challenge
Leaders from international air forces declared plans to collaborate on the mitigation of climate change at the Global Air and Space Chiefs’ Conference
Avionics
Raytheon's New Air Defense Radar Detects in All Directions
Raytheon's new LTAMDS air defense radar can detect air threats at greater distances and higher velocities and in all directions.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Israel's Blaze Unveils Spider VTOL UAV
The Blaze UAV's small size and adaptability allow individuals to deploy it for tactical, covert, or extended-range real-time intelligence.
Avionics
CMC Lands Korean Trainer Cockpit Upgrade
South Korea is upgrading its KAI KA-1 jet trainers with a new avionics suite that increases capability and provides room for growth.
Aircraft
Draken and Aero Vodochody Team for RAF Aggressor Service
Draken Europe, formerly Cobham Aviation Services, will shortly begin flying Aero L-159Es on aggressor duties for the RAF.
Avionics
Nir-Or Eyes Advance Combat Aircraft for Newest Display
Nir-Or is presenting its newest large area display during the Farnborough Airshow, saying it will improve situational awareness and command and control.
Rafael Unveils Ice Breaker Standoff Missile
The Ice Breaker is an air-launched adaptation of the naval/land-based anti-ship Sea Breaker, which Rafael unveiled a year ago.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Unveils H175M Industrial Team for UK's New Medium Helicopter Program
Having said that it would build the H175M in the UK if the type is selected for the NMH requirement, Airbus has now announced four industrial partners.
Elettronica Applies Electromagnetics to Covid Fight
Italian electronic defense specialist Elettronica unveiled a virus-combatting technology that taps into its electromagnetic expertise.
Aircraft
Super Hornet Demonstrates Multi-Vehicle Manned-unmanned Teaming Operations
Controlling unmanned adjuncts from manned fighters accounts for one of the main areas of airpower development.
Rotorcraft
Schweizer Finds Market with Foreign Militaries
New production Schweizer 300C piston engine training helicopters are being sold to militaries in Senegal and El Salvador.
Aircraft
Typhoon’s Electronic Attack Radar On Course for Flight in 2023
The UK-led ECRS Mk2 radar undergoes development for the Typhoon on a separate track from that of the German-Spanish ECRS.Mk 1.
Aircraft
Partnerships Key as Tempest Begins To Take Shape
The UK is forging ties with Sweden, Italy and, increasingly, Japan as development of the Tempest and Future Combat Air System progresses.
Aircraft
TAI To Roll Out Turkish Fighter in 2023
The conglomerate’s CEO lays claim as one of the world’s top 100 defense companies
Aircraft
War Makes for Grim Prospects for Ukraine's Aviation Industry
Ukraine's aviation industry was faltering before the war with Russia and is now almost completely destroyed.
Aircraft
Defense Industry Focus Shifts from Farnborough
Preceding the famous trade show, a major defense conference and corporate hospitality at RIAT provide alternative marketing opportunities.
Aircraft
Aeralis’s Modular Aircraft Advances Toward the Hardware Stage
Aeralis has seen considerable progress in the development of its modular aircraft concept through a series of high-level agreements.
Engines
Safran, India's HAL Launch New Helicopter Engine JV
Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have created a new joint venture in India to develop, produce, sell, and support helicopter engines.
Rotorcraft
Poland Places Order for 32 Leonardo AW149s
Polish Ministry of Defense will operate new AW149 helicopters in a variety or roles.
Aircraft
Sweden Orders Two S 106 GlobalEyes from Saab
The two Global 6000-based multi-sensor surveillance platforms will replace the Swedish air force’s two Saab S 100D airborne early warning aircraft.
