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
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
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.
General Atomics Promotes Integrated View
The GA-ASI STARE uses artificial intelligence to warn users about anomalous behaviors by potential bad actors.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Thales Ground Master 400 Alpha Reaches Farther
The new Thales Ground Master 400 Alpha radar extends detection range as far as 515 km.
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.
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.
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.
Aircraft
Hensoldt Shows Sensor-based Airborne Solutions
Hensoldt’s broad range of sensor technologies include radars, aerial threat protection, and air traffic management systems.
Elettronica and Leonardo Strengthen Sovereign Skills
Italian defense companies Elettronica and Leonardo have agreed to jointly work on new nationally important projects.
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
Gulf Sales Spur the Rebirth of the F-15 Eagle Fighter
Orders from two Gulf nations—Saudi Arabia and Qatar—paved the way for the U.S. Air Force itself to begin buying the F-15 Eagle again after 20 years.
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.
Aircraft
Storm Warning Comes from UK in Form of Project Tempest
The Tempest fighter is just part of a Future Combat Air System being designed by an international team led by BAE Systems.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Gremlins UAV Demonstrates First Mid-Air Recovery
After a series of unsuccessful attempts, DARPA’s Gremlins recoverable UAV program has launched and snagged an X-61A air vehicle in flight.
Avionics
GPMS and Metro Partner on HUMS STC for Airbus H135
GPMS and Metro Aviation aim to STC the Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system in the Airbus H135.
Rotorcraft
Bell Completes First AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter for Bahrain
The Gulf island kingdom is buying a dozen of the U.S.-made Vipers to modernize its attack helicopter fleet.
Aircraft
Kuwait’s Typhoon Multirole Fighter is Now Flying
The first two of 28 Eurofighter Typhoons ordered by the Kuwait Air Force are now in pre-handover flight test.
Aircraft
KC-46 Tanker Cleared to Refuel F-15s and F-16s on Operations
The latest Interim Capability Release for the troubled tanker opens up a large number of potential receivers.
Charter & Fractional
GrandView Enrolls in P&WC's Engine Mx Program
Charter operator GrandView Aviation uses a fleet of 13 Embraer Phenom 300 jets powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW535E turbofans.
Engines
Safran Adds Second Helo Engine Assembly Line In Texas
Safran's new Texas assembly line will produce the Arriel 2E engine for the U.S. Army’s UH-72B Lakota.
Rotorcraft
MD Helicopters Hit with Federal Fraud Verdict
A jury has faulted the company for conduct related to foreign military sales.
