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
Gripen E Fighter Moves into Serial Delivery Phase
Deliveries of the second-generation of the Swedish multi-role fighter will begin shortly to the Brazilian and Swedish air forces.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Delivers First Naval Combat H225M to Brazil
The Exocet-armed AH-15B version of the H225M helicopter provides the Brazilian navy with a powerful anti-ship capability.
Aircraft
Indonesia Signs Up for A400M Airlifters
Having discussed the issue for some time, the Indonesian air force has ordered the A400M, and holds an option to come back for more.
Rotorcraft
Here Comes the King
Sikorsky’s mighty CH-53K King Stallion is gearing up for operational service as the replacement for the U.S. Marine Corps’ long-serving Super Stallions.
Avionics
Honeywell Adds Layers to GPS Anti-jam Prevention
In partnership with InfiniDome, Honeywell is further developing more comprehensive layers of GPS anti-jamming protection.
Rotorcraft
Desert Cat on the Loose in Dubai
Kuwait is the first operator in the region of the Airbus H225M Caracal, the most recent development of the evergreen Puma/Super Puma/Cougar family.
Aircraft
Production T-7 Red Hawk Nearing First Flight
Having officially launched series production of the T-7A in February, Boeing is nearing completion of the first flying aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Stingray Testing Forging Ahead
Boeing’s MQ-25 unmanned carrierborne tanker has conducted refueling trials with all of its intended receivers as part of early testing.
Aircraft
Two More Tanker Transports Slated for UAE Air Force
Buying two more A330 MRTTs from Airbus will bring the UAE Air Force and Air Defence fleet up to five tanker transports.
Aircraft
Calidus Unveils Giant Attack Aircraft
Four years ago Calidus surprised showgoers with the B-250, but now the company has unveiled a much larger attack aircraft.
Aircraft
BACN Sizzles on the Dubai Ramp
The E-11A BACN—inevitably known as the “bacon”—is a rarely seen U.S. Air Force asset, and recently the service has signed for six more.
Aircraft
Pilatus Launches Smart PC-7 Basic Trainer
The PC-7 MKX is offered as a low-cost trainer that is optimized for training students destined for today’s modern cockpits.
General Atomics Promotes Integrated View
The GA-ASI STARE uses artificial intelligence to warn users about anomalous behaviors by potential bad actors.
Israel's Elbit Launches UAE Company
Elbit's Emirati subidiary will promote the company's products and services in the region and work with local partners.
Aircraft
UAE's Saab GlobalEye a Feast for the Eyes
Also known as the Swing-Role Surveillance System, the Saab GlobalEye serves as an operational asset of the UAE Air Force.
Aircraft
Sim Maker Euramec Launches Military Expansion in Dubai
Building on commercial market success, Euramec will bring flight and mission training solutions to military customers.
Aircraft
Dassault Touts Military Ties, Bizav MRO in Dubai
The Rafale C fighter flexes Dassault’s defense platform muscles, complementing its civilian maintenance capabilities in the UAE.
Aircraft
Armed Orion-E MALE UCAV Debuts in Dubai
Russia’s Kronshtadt is showing an armed, satcom-equipped version of the Orion-E MALE UCAV for the first time outside Russia.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Russia's Night Hunter Prowls Abroad
The Mi-28NE attack helicopter from Russian Helicopters is making its international debut at the Dubai Airshow.
Thales Ground Master 400 Alpha Reaches Farther
The new Thales Ground Master 400 Alpha radar extends detection range as far as 515 km.
Avionics
Nir-Or Shows Next-gen Large Area Displays in Dubai
Nir-Or is showing its new glass cockpit displays developed for the Israeli Air Force at the Dubai Airshow.
Aircraft
Russia Shifting Priorities to New Fighter Designs
The Russian defense industry looks to move beyond upgrades and derivatives of the Su-27 and MiG-29.
Avionics
BAE Showcases Latest Rockets, Displays and Receivers
The UK-based defense technology group is displaying its diverse capability in the U.S. Pavilion at the 2021 Dubai Airshow.
Teledyne FLIR Shows Imagers, Underlines UAE Commitment
FLIR Systems—now Teledyne FLIR and one of the world’s largest electro-optic imaging system suppliers—has a growing footprint in the UAE.
Aircraft
Spain Signs for A330MRTT Conversions
The Spanish air force has acquired three Airbus A330s from Iberia and has now formally ordered their conversion to the MRTT tanker-transport standard.
Elettronica and Leonardo Strengthen Sovereign Skills
Italian defense companies Elettronica and Leonardo have agreed to jointly work on new nationally important projects.
Aircraft
Hensoldt Shows Sensor-based Airborne Solutions
Hensoldt’s broad range of sensor technologies include radars, aerial threat protection, and air traffic management systems.
Ground Master Radar Notches a Century
The 100th example of the Ground Master AESA air defense radar recently entered service with Morocco, which first selected the Thales radar in 2013.
Avionics
Diverse Israeli Technology Now Available to New Gulf Allies
For the first time, Israeli defense and aerospace firms can exhibit at the Dubai Airshow, following the 2020 Abraham Accords agreement with the UAE
Aircraft
Typhoon Radar Development Follows Parallel Tracks
With the first production AESA radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon now being delivered, further development is being conducted in two separate efforts.
