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
Singapore Gets Smart with Airbus A330 Tanker
The Republic of Singapore Air Force will work with Airbus to certify automatic refueling for the A330 MRTT.
Aircraft
USAF Legacy Fleets Survive Budget Review, in Part
The Pentagon decided not to completely retire the A-10, B-1, KC-10, and U-2 after all.
Aircraft
Defense Dominates Daily Singapore Display
With several commercial aircraft absentees, it is military hardware that has provided the main spectacle for Singapore showgoers.
Aircraft
Boeing Sees APAC Potential for the T-7A Red Hawk
Boeing and Saab are well advanced in the development of the T-7A for the U.S. Air Force and are receiving interest from potential export customers.
Training and Workforce
Singapore’s Upgraded Chinook Sim Goes Live
The Boeing CH-47D is an important element of the RSAF’s inventory. A recent upgrade to the simulator is now providing enhanced training.
Avionics
Hensoldt Shows New SIGINT System
Germany-based sensor house Hensoldt is also displaying a variety of airborne electronic equipment at the Singapore Airshow.
Avionics
Astronautics Badger Selected for U.S. CBP, FAP Aircraft
Now standard on certain Bell helicopters, Astronautics's Badger displays were installed on the U.S. CBP P-3s, as well as a Peruvian Air Force L-100.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ST Engineering Showcases Innovative and Diverse Technologies
The Singapore-based conglomerate has a new VTOL UAV, systems to control or counter drones, and fresh activity in the freighter conversion business.
Aircraft
Singapore F-35 Buy Moves Closer
The island state is buying four F-35B STOVL versions, with an option for eight more.
Maintenance and Modifications
Thailand Shows Off Tiger Fighter Upgrade
Thailand remains committed to the venerable Northrop F-5 and has undertaken a far-reaching modernization effort to keep a squadron flying into the 2030s.
Aircraft
Major Aircraft Acquisitions in U.S. DoD Proposed FY21 Budget
U.S. FY2021 defense budget funds 247 new aircraft from major programs worth a collective $23.8 billion.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
EOS Remote Weapon Can Counter Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
The EOS R400S-Mk2 remote weapon system with a 30 mm ATK M230 LF cannon will be mounted on a THeMis unmanned ground vehicle.
Aircraft
U.S. Navy Receives First Osprey Tiltorotor
The carrier onboard delivery version of the tiltrotor has greater internal fuel capacity than the Marine and Air Force versions.
Aircraft
Israel Boutique Firms Punching Above Their Own Weight
Steadicopter and UVision are at Singapore looking to make inroads in the Asia-Pacific market.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Ascent Vision Showcases Counter-UAS Imaging System
Ascent Vision Technologies has launched a new multi-mission imaging system for maritime counter-UAS and ISR missions.
Aircraft
Britain’s Poseidon Adventure Begins
With the delivery of the first Boeing P-8 to its base in Scotland the RAF has a maritime patrol aircraft on its books for the first time in over a decade.
Rotorcraft
Bell 412EPX Makes Asia Debut
Subaru and Bell continue to develop the Bell 412, in part driven by a Japanese military requirement for a new utility helicopter.
Aircraft
IAI To Continue Supplying T-38 Wings
IAI's contract to supply wing sets for the T-38 helps keep the U.S. Air Force’s trainer fleet flying until the T-7A Red Hawk enters service.
Malaysia’s ‘Flanker’ Flaunts Missile Capability
When it entered service in the late 1980s the high-speed Kh-31 caused a stir in the West, and it remains a powerful anti-ship/anti-radar weapon today.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Navy Deploys Unmanned Patrol Planes
The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton UAV is finally entering service
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Boeing Completes Loyal Wingman Fuselage
Finishing the fuselage structure is a major milestone on the path to the Loyal Wingman’s first flight, which is expected later this year.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Protests Leonardo's U.S. Navy Training Helo Deal
Airbus claims Navy had "technical misunderstandings" in awarding Leonardo $680 million training helicopter deal.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Rafael To Unveil Compact Electro-optical Infrared System
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems says MicroLite is capable of providing around-the-clock wide-area persistent surveillance.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Cutting Edge Counter-Drone Technology Offered by Controp
The Israeli company says that its sensors and software classify drone threats with pinpoint accuracy
Aircraft
Terma To Provide U.S. ANG F-16s With Flare-capable Pylons
A NATO contract could lead to more F-16 countries selecting Terma's pylon upgrades.
Diehl Unveils Adaptive Missile Innovations At Singapore
Diehl Defence is highlighting its adaptive missile solutions at the 2020 Singapore Airshow.
Security
Israel's Controp Seeks Fresh Markets
Coastal surveillance systems provide 'virtual fence' over the water
Avionics
L3Harris Struts Post-merger Profile in Singapore
L3Harris Technologies, offspring of recent L3 Technologies-Harris Corporation merger, showcases expanded portfolio at the Singapore Airshow.
Security
GAMI to Spur Tenfold Increase in Localization of Saudi Defense Spending
Goal is dramatic expansion from current manufacturing in ammunition, light weapons and armored vehicles
