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
Croatia Kicks Off a New Round of Fighter Procurement
Having failed to buy F-16s from Israel after U.S. applied restrictions, Croatia is looking for new-build F-16s or Gripens
Rotorcraft
Army 2019: Russian Helicopters Lands Orders for 108 Helicopters
New versions of armed Mi-8s and Mi-28s offer greater survivability and greater stand-off engagement capability.
Aircraft
New ‘Fat Albert’ for the Blue Angels
After some delay since approval was given by Congress, the Navy has completed on a deal to buy an ex-RAF Hercules for the Blue Angels team
Aircraft
Raptors Bolster U.S. Gulf Force
A squadron of the stealthy fifth-generation F-22A fighters is the latest asset to join Central Command as heightened tensions with Iran continue.
Aircraft
Dassault and Airbus’s New Generation Fighter Program Gets a Boost
Dassault and Airbus’s New Generation Fighter Program Gets a Boost
Aircraft
UK F-35s Conduct First Operational Sorties
No weapons are believed to have been dropped, but the RAF's F-35s have now joined those of Israel and the U.S. on combat duty.
Aircraft
Antonov Lands Domestic Order for An-178
Thirteen aircraft are being ordered, and Antonov hopes the deal will inspire confidence in the design from other potential customers
Russia to Modernize Moscow Missile Defense
To be ready in 2022, the city's new defenses will rely on conventionally armed interceptors in place of the Cold War-era nuclear missiles
Aircraft
Collins Wins More T-X Trainer Work
Newest Boeing/Saab T-X Trainer contract builds upon Collins' ejection seat and landing gear work.
Aircraft
PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Displays Maneuvers at Paris Air Show (Display 3)
PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Displays Maneuvers at Paris Air Show (Display 3)
No Alternative to Ballistic Missile Defense in Central Eastern Europe
It seems there's no alternative to ballistic missile defense in central Eastern Europe.
Visegrad4 Seek To Boost Their Air Power
Boosting defenses while also trying to maintain relations with Russia, due to needing to maintain legacy equipment, is not easy.
Aircraft
F-15EX - Eagle Renaissance
In operation for more than four decades, the aircraft is seeing a resurgence in the U.S. and abroad.
Aircraft
Rosoboronexport Exports Totaled $6 Billion in 2018
Rosoboronexport is the only organization sanctioned to export Russian military services and technologies, but is unable to fly at the show.
Boeing Addressing KC-46's Teething Pains
Boeing is committed to learning from the mistakes it has made with the KC-46 tanker production, as aircraft makes Paris debut.
Engines
Thailand Signs Up for Rolls T56 Engine Upgrade
Upgrading the engines of the Royal Thai Air Force's Hercules will help them serve until at least 2040.
Diehl Awards Elbit J-Music Contract for German A400Ms
Elbit's directed infrared countermeasures systems is being installed in the A400M.
Aircraft
CAE To Provide Training for USN UC-12 Operators
CAE has been awarded a contract to provide training for the USN's fleet of UC-12 utility aircraft.
Aircraft
Super Hornet Targets Europe for Sales
Finland, Germany and Switzerland are all in the market for new fighters, while Canada and India also have upcoming requirements
Avionics
Typhoon’s 'Digital Stealth' Can Evolve To Meet Changing Threat
Agile mission data reprogramming is a key to aircraft survivability in the face of advanced threats.
ATC
Rafael Sky Spotter Outdoes Radar
Rafael’s infrared-based surveillance system provides complete coverage of regional airspace with the ability to conduct identification.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus/Cosling Mx Software Chosen for French Mirage 2000 Fleet
Airbus Defence & Space and Cosling have been selected to provide aircraft maintenance software for the French air force's Mirage 2000 fleet
Aircraft
ISR Saab Returns To Paris
CAE Aviation has acquired the fortmer Saab MSA demonstrator and further modified it for contract ISR work.
AIM-9X Added to NASAMS Armory
Normally considered and air-to-air weapon, the AIM-9X has been successfully tested from the NASAMS launcher without modification
Training and Workforce
Decimomannu Selected as Second Base for IFTS
The Italian air force and Leonardo have selected Decimomannu as the location for their International Fighter Training School.
Rotorcraft
French Military To Consolidate Light Helo Fleet with Multi-role Cheetah
The H160M has been named the Guépard, or Cheetah, by its launch customer the French ministry of defense.
Kratos' Valkyrie Flies Again
The Air Force Research Laboratory's Valkrie carried out a second flight lasting 71 minutes on June 11.
Aircraft
IAI and Embraer To Develop Praetor 600-based AEW Aircraft
IAI and Embraer have signed an agreement to integrate an AEW capability onto the Praetor 600 business jet
