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

Burkina Faso and Ireland Sign Up for C295

Although the orders only cover three aircraft, the addition of Burkina Faso and Ireland brings the total number of C295 operators to 33.

Rotorcraft

Special Forces Training Center Opens in Croatia

Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary and Slovenia have opened a center to train helicopter crews tasked with supporting special forces.

Fuel

Indian Air Force Looks To Private Sector for MRO

Starting with the An-32, the IAF is to engage local industry for maintenance to focus military efforts on front-line activities.

Aircraft

First Modified MV-22 Osprey Delivered

Bell and Boeing are upgrading older Marine Corps Ospreys to increase commonality across the fleet.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Turkey’s New Raider Takes to the Air

Baykar has built on the success of its Bayraktar TB2 tactical UAV to develop a much larger, armed platform to answer a Turkish forces requirement.

Rotorcraft

MD/Elbit Team for MD 530G; More MD 530Fs for Afghanistan

Adding the Elbit Integrated Weapons System turns the MD 530G Block II into a potent light attack platform with advanced targeting capabilities.

Rotorcraft

Russian Air and Space Force Receives First Mi-38T

Three of the military version of the Mi-38 have been built and will be used for military evaluation trials by the Russian defense ministry.

Aircraft

First Gripen E for Sweden Flies

With the flight of the first series aircraft for Sweden, Saab now has five Gripen Es in the air, including one destined for the Brazilian air force.

Aircraft

NATO E-3A Upgrade Announced

NATO is spending $1 billion on keeping its aging AWACS aircraft concurrent with technology while it begins the search for a replacement in 2035.

Rotorcraft

Ryan Unveils Upgraded VR Helo Sim

Ryan Aerospace's new Helimod Mark III Plus helicopter simulator adds full control loading.

Aircraft

Spain Selects PC-21 for Training Requirement

Spain’s Ejército del Aire is joining a growing group of air arms that are replacing jet trainers with high-performance turboprops.

Aircraft

SLON Strategic Airlifter Enters Tunnel Testing

Russia’s strategic airlifter program is advancing into validation of the advanced wing, while Ukraine is hoping to re-launch production of the An-225.

Aircraft

SAAB GlobalEye Surveillance Aircraft Debuts at Dubai Airshow, Based on Bombardier Global 6000 - AIN

Aircraft

Mongolia Takes MiG-29s as Poland Resumes Operations

Russia has donated two MiG-29s to Mongolia to restore a fast-jet capability the air force lost with the withdrawal of the last MiG-21s.

Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters Increases Afghan Deliveries

Afghan Air Force's fleet of MD 530Fs has increased to 60.

Rotorcraft

Hungary Military Program Adding Airbus Helicopters

Hungary is undertaking a major overhaul of its rotary-wing forces, while Montenegro is seeking to add light multi-role machines.

Aircraft

New Zealand Approved for C-130J Acquisition

The RNZAF has an urgent need to replace its elderly first-generation Hercules, which are over 50 years old.

Aircraft

Belarus Receives First Two Su-30SMs

Belarus ordered 12 Su-30SMs to replace the long-serving MiG-29s in the air defense and attack roles as part of a major overhaul of the country’s defenses.