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.

Maintenance and Modifications

FBI Seeks Bids for Aircraft Mx Support Contract

Contract has potential value of up to $100 million
FBI Jacksonville Photographer
Aircraft

Hermeus To Build Hypersonic Testing Facility in Florida

Hypersonic developer is investing $135 million in the Jacksonville test site
Artist rendering of Hermeus hypersonic test facility
Aircraft

Polish Air Force Prepares To Receive First F-35 Fighter

Pilots will train for combat at National Guard base in Arkansas
Polish Air Force F-35 fighter
Aircraft

U.S. Navy Enlists Textron’s King Air 260 Aircraft to Train Pilots For Multiple Military Roles

The T-54A version of the King Air turboprop has been specially equipped
U.S. Navy King Air T-54A Trainer
Aircraft

SNC To Lead ISR System Integration on Army Global 6500s

Sierra Nevada Corp. contract could be valued at up to $1 billion
U.S. Army Global 6500 for Hades program
Aircraft

Archer Delivers First Midnight eVTOL Aircraft to U.S. Air Force

USAF performed simulated military missions using Midnight
A member of the USAF views Midnight during a test flight
Rotorcraft

Saudi National Guard Signs for MD 530F Helo Support

In-country factory maintenance support will help improve efficiency and availability
Saudi Air National Guard MD 530F helicopter
Rotorcraft

JAC Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Flies at the Farnborough Airshow

The airshow demo shows how the aircraft can be useful in battle.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter flying with underslung gun
Aircraft

Embraer's C-390 Millennium Military Transport Flies at the Farnborough Airshow

Seven nations have procured the multirole military transport so far.
Embraer C-390 aircraft landing
Aircraft

Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15QA Advanced Eagle Flies at Farnborough International Airshow

The QA is the most advanced version variant of the F-15
Boeing F-15QA fighter taking off
Security

Conflict Lessons Drive Real-time Defense Tech Upgrades at Rafael

The Israeli company's air defense systems have saved lives in the current conflict
Rafael's C-Dome air defense system
Maintenance and Modifications

Lockheed Martin and Lufthansa Technik Grow Cooperation

Sustainment and logistics solutions on a global basis are the main potential areas for collaboration
Lockheed Martin and Lufthansa Technik cooperation
Aircraft

Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport Goes Neo

Airbus has launched a new version of the MRTT+ tanker/transport, based on the A330-800neo airliner
Airbus
Aircraft

Ukraine's New Fighter Jet: F-16AM Fighting Falcon Flies at Farnborough Airshow

The fighter is the most common type in NATO.
F-16AM fighter landing
Aircraft

UK’s Typhoon Radar Nears First Flight

The UK-specific Leonardo-led ECRS Mk2 radar program adds electronic attack functionality to the Typhoon’s radar
The ECRS Mk2 AESA radar
Aircraft

Business Jets Find Favor in Multiple Special Missions Roles

Gulfstream and other manufacturers work with customers and defense contractors to adapt their aircraft
Gulfstream G550 aircraft in U.S. Air Force service
Aircraft

Embraer Logs Super Tucano Order, Rolls Out E-Jet Upgrades

Paraguay's air force will take six of the light attack and training aircraft
Embraer Super Tucano
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Heavy and Light Remote Carriers on Show

Airbus and Diehl Defence show mockups of remote carrier designs at Farnborough
Airbus Wingman and Diehl Defence Feanix
Aircraft

ELT Group Flaunts Cyberspace Capabilities

Italian electronic defense company showcases innovations at Farnborough Airshow
ELT Group
Aircraft

Diamond Aircraft DART-750 Flies at Farnborough Airshow

The aircraft is an all-composite aerobatic basic turboprop trainer powered by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A.
Dart-750 on final approach for landing
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Names Gama UK Special Missions Dealer

The designation builds on a long-standing partnership between Textron Aviation and Gama Aviation
Textron Aviation and Gama Aviation executives (Photo: Textron Aviation)
Aircraft

USAF Expands Role of Boeing's F-15EX Eagle II Fighter

Multirole strike fighter could take on more complex missions than initially planned
Qatari F-15EX at Farnborough 2024
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing and Ukraine’s Antonov Collaborate on Defense

Antonov and Boeing collaboration could support Ukraine's UAVs
Boeing Signs MoU with Ukraine’s Antonov for UAV Support
Aircraft

Netherlands and Austria Take Nine Embraer C-390s

Joint order signed at Farnborough on Monday
C-390 Millennium
Engines

F135 Engine Core Upgrade Clears Design Review

F135 engine upgrade restores service life and meets future power demands
F-35
Aircraft

RAF F-35B STOVL Flypast, Landing, and Takeoff at Farnborough Airshow

The aircraft operates from the new 'Queen Elizabeth'-class aircraft carriers.
Lockheed Martin F-35B landing
Aircraft

RTX Increasing Missile Production to Meet Growing Demand

The missile house also plans an extended-range AMRAAM for air-launched applications
RTX's AIM-9X and AIM-120
Aircraft

Excalibur Rising: GCAP’s Flight Test Aircraft Takes Shape

The modified Boeing 757 will fly with a first round of antenna fairings installed
2Excel
Aircraft

New-look GCAP On Course for Next Phase Launch

Global Combat Air Program core platform sports a new look
GCAP consortium’s sixth-generation fighter
Engines

Hanwha Showcases Indigenous Fighter Engine

The new engine is being developed for later rpoduction KF-21 fighters and potential UCAV projetcs
Hanwha fighter engine