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IAI Introduces New Multi-sensor Air Defense Radar Variant
IAI has launched a new version of its ELM-2084 air defense radar that incorporates more sensors for better capability in cluttered environments.
Lightweight Launcher Makes Debut at Paris Air Show
Rocket pod maker Arnold Defense has added a 12-round launcher to its portfolio.
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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
GA-ASI and L3 develop SIGINT for Reaper
GA-ASI has teamed with L3 to develop and test a SIGINT payload, while also teaming with a Dutch research lab to test simulated UAV approaches.
Kratos' Valkyrie Flies Again
The Air Force Research Laboratory's Valkrie carried out a second flight lasting 71 minutes on June 11.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Thales Launches Larger Spy’Ranger
The bigger vehicle has been designed to spot targets for brigade-level fires missions.
Raytheon and Northrop Team on Hypersonic Weapons
Northrop Grumman will provide the scramjet engine for Raytheon's hypersonic weapon development, the two announced during the Paris Air Show.
Avionics
Litening and RecceLite Gain SAR Capability
Thanks to electronics miniaturization, Rafael's targeting and ISR pods can now also carry additional sensor options, such as imaging radar.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Wescam’s Turret Business Hits New Highs
L3 Wescam has now delivered more than 4,600 of its MX-series of sensor turrets
Rotorcraft
Raytheon To Add AI to CV-22 Maintenance Scheduling
Raytheon is hopeful that adding its AI technology to the prognostics carried out on the CV-22, it can help increase the readiness of the fleet
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
Aircraft
Dassault Rafale Fighter Flying Display at Paris Air Show 2019
Dassault Rafale Fighter Flying Display at Paris Air Show 2019
Aircraft
Can Typhoon Still Win Orders in the Era of the F-35?
New weapons and the aircraft's open/reprogrammable mission data allow it to maintain its appeal against fifth-generation fighters.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Textron Completes Testing of Shadow Block III Upgrades
Textron completed testing U.S. Army's future Block III upgrade for its Shadow UAV fleet in May, introducing a new engine among other things
Sikorsky, Collins Aerospace Test Retrofit FBW Kit
The kit is designed to provide fly-by-wire capabilities and enable autonomy on legacy fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo AW169M Nears Certification
The military variant of the AW169 is approaching certification ahead of a planned delivery to launch customer, Italy's Guardia di Finanza.
Training and Workforce
CAE Rejuvenates German Tornado Training
The Tornado may have been retired from UK service, but could last for at least a decade more with the Luftwaffe
Aircraft
Turkey Reveals TF-X Next Generation Fighter
Turkey has revealed a full-scale mock-up of its developmental TF-X fighter offering
Aircraft
F-35 Looks to the Future
New weapons and more computing power are set to expand the F-45's operational repertoire
Aircraft
Meggitt To Provide Brake-by-wire for Qatar’s Typhoons
Meggitt has also developed a new real-time brake monitoring system.
Aircraft
Dassault/Airbus Next-gen Fighter Gets Lift from Spain
The Dassault/Airbus team has unveiled its New Generation Fighter mockup as Spain joins France and Germany in the project.
NATO Tests Protection System Onboard Tanker Fleet
NATO's MRTT fleet integrated with Elbit's J-Music protection suite has been demonstrated to show it can be used to protect from missile threats
Aircraft
Russia Prepares to Move Il-276 Forward
Following an abortive start as a joint venture with India, the medium transporter is going ahead to meet Russian requirements
Avionics
L3 Offers U.S. Hercules Upgrade for Export
L3 is upgrading USAF C-130Hs to meet new air traffic requirements, and is offering the service to export operators.
Elbit Enhances Condor LOROP System
Elbit has rolled out new capabilities for its Condor long stand-off range sensor system, including AI and more sensor integration.
Training and Workforce
NSA Certifies Engage Combat Aircraft Training Encryptor
Cubic's Engage KOV-135 encryptor has been certified by the NSA, therefore approving it for export.
Aircraft
PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Displays Maneuvers at Paris Air Show (Display 2)
PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Displays Maneuvers at Paris Air Show (Display 2)
Aircraft
Dassault Flamant MD 311 Flies at the Paris Air Show
Dassault Flamant MD 311 Flies at the Paris Air Show
