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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Navy Deploys Unmanned Patrol Planes
The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton UAV is finally entering service
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.
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
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.
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
Diehl Unveils Adaptive Missile Innovations At Singapore
Diehl Defence is highlighting its adaptive missile solutions at the 2020 Singapore Airshow.
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.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Ups Ante in Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Competition
Airbus has suggested Australia could still opt for a Tiger upgrade to cover its requirement.
Security
Israel's Controp Seeks Fresh Markets
Coastal surveillance systems provide 'virtual fence' over the water
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.
China Building a Carrier Force
China’s second aircraft carrier has officially entered naval service, and at least one more is already in build.
Aircraft
PLAAF Senior Pilot Reveals Poor Performance in Joint Exercise With RTAF
A report details the performance of PLAAF aircraft in Falcon Strike 2015.
Aircraft
India Prepares For New Fighter Tender
Rafales are now being delivered but there are still holes and problems with the procurement cycle.
Safety
Malaysia’s Defence White Paper–All Talk, No Action?
Malaysia has been deferring much-needed procurements for years, but a new Defence White Paper addresses upcoming needs.
Aircraft
Ukraine Defense Aims To Thrive Against Odds
Ukraine has been hitting the headlines again recently but it still remains vulnerable to Russia, so is trying to bolster its defenses.
Maintenance and Modifications
BARP Offers Services for New and Older Russian Fighters
Belarus Aircraft Repair Plant No. 558 enjoys a competitive advantage in the servicing of Russia-built aircraft.
Safety
UAV Manufacturer and Training School Work Together on Operating Standards
Rotary UAV maker UMS Skeldar is working with the Swedish Aviation Technical Training School to develop standards needed to meet anticipated new EASA rules.
Aircraft
Tupolev Flies Modernized ‘Blackjack’
The nature of the upgrade to the Tu-160M has not been detailed, but the type is once again making its presence felt in the ongoing Russia-U.S. standoff.
Aircraft
Kuwait Prepares for Typhoon EIS in 2020
Final assembly of the first five Eurofighter Typhoons for Kuwait is underway in Italy.
Aircraft
Australia Trials Litening Pod on C-130J
The RAAF is following the Air National Guard in testing the Litening pod as a means of improving situational awareness for the C-130 crew and ground units.
Avionics
Astronautics Develops Platform for AI Use
The Astronautics CyberSmart-Athena enables cyber service providers to run algorithms for in-flight functionality such as video-image recognition.
Aircraft
Catic Caters to Customers with Full Line of Fighters
China's Catic has pursued new military aircraft programs based on increasingly advanced technology.
Aircraft
Navy Flies Unmanned Growlers
Boeing and the U.S. Navy successfully flew two autonomously controlled EA-18G Growlers at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
Aircraft
Saab Adds GlobalEye to Finnish Gripen Offer
Saab has already sold a fighter/AEW package to Thailand, and is applying the same concept to Finland’s HX requirement.
India’s Defense Budget Shows Cautious Increase
India is maintaining funding for major procurement programs, but there is no major increase, and there are big changes in the supplier approval process.
Aircraft
Vietnam Places Order for Yak-130 Trainers
With its order for around a dozen, Vietnam becomes the seventh customer for the advanced trainer, which is also being developed for close air support.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
IAI Introduces Heron Mk II for Complex Missions
IAI’s Heron has been one of the mainstays of the MALE UAV scene for many years. A new variant has been launched to improve its operational versatility.
Aircraft
F-35As for Poland; More F-16s for Romania
Poland has committed to its long-planned acquisition of the F-35A, while Romania is adding to its inventory of used F-16s.
Singapore Airshow: Controp To Unveil New EO Sights
Controp has produced a range of electro-optic turrets of varying sizes as part of the STAMP family, and is introducing a new payload for small UAVs.
