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
Lockheed Martin's F-35A Defies Gravity at Paris Air Show 2023
Lockheed Martin's F-35A Defies Gravity at Paris Air Show 2023
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters H665 Tigre Performs at Paris Air Show 2023
Airbus Helicopters H665 Tigre Performs at Paris Air Show 2023
Aircraft
Production Red Hawk Prepares for Flight
The first engineering and manufacturing develop example of the Boeing T-7A has begun taxi trials at St. Louis as the program gets ready to take to the air.
Maintenance and Modifications
GE Tapped for Korea Marine Attack Helicopter Health Monitoring
Korea's new Marine Attack Helicopter will feature GE's health and usage monitoring system.
Environment
New SAF Facility Coming to Washington
Twelve Corporation will open a commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Moses Lake, Washington.
Rotorcraft
Japan Signs for More Mine-Hunting Helicopters
Kawasaki Heavy Industries will produce additional MCH-101s for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Engines
Honeywell Signs MoU with Aeralis for F124 Engine
Honeywell is offering its extensive product line for military applications, including non-ITAR solutions.
Europe Next-Gen Air Combat System Far from Settled
France, Germany, and Spain have made slow progress on their Future Combat Air System amid workshare tussles and timescale differences.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Romania Firms Up First Watchkeeper UAS Purchase
The Watchkeeper X is the export version of the Watchkeeper UAS developed by Elbit and Thales for the British Army.
IAI Improves Reconnaissance Radar
The ELM-2060P all-weather recon pod has proved itself in service with the Israeli air force. IAI Elta has now produced an improved-performance version.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FCAS Expendable Remote Carrier On Course For 2029 Demo
MBDA leads the development of the expendable remote carrier capability for the tri-national Future Combat Air System.
Rotorcraft
NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at Paris Air Show 2023
NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at Paris Air Show 2023
Tackling the Hypersonic Threat to Europe
MBDA has been studying the technological challenges associated with countering maneuvering hypersonic missiles.
Aircraft
First FOC KC-390 Tanker/Transport Delivered to Brazil
Embraer now delivers KC-390s fully capable of meeting all Brazilian air force mission requirements.
Aircraft
Dassault's Rafale Fighter Impresses in the Paris Air Show Flying Display
Dassault's Rafale Fighter Impresses in the Paris Air Show Flying Display
India Underscores Commitment to European Collaboration
Members of the Indian delegation highlighted Paris Airshow 2023 as advantageous for displaying technologies and developing cross-border partnerships.
ATC
Saab Launches Deployable Remote ATC Tower
Saab now offers its remote tower technology in a rapidly deployable package for expeditionary operations.
Aircraft
Dassault: 'We’ll Build Our Own Cloud'
Dassault Aviation and Dassault Systèmes will collaborate on a sovereign cloud for Europe that will have particular relevance to defense projects.
Engines
Collins Generator Will Meet Rising Military Power Needs
Collins Aerospace's 1-MW electric generator will help the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory meet future aircraft requirements.
Ground Master 400 Radars Picked for Indonesia
Indonesia has chosen Thales's popular radar system to overhaul its air defenses in the face of increasing external threats.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
French MALE UAV Debuts at Paris Airshow
Turgis & Gaillard pitches the medium-altitude, long-endurance drone as an all-French platform for surveillance and attack missions.
Aircraft
Sikorsky Black Hawk: 21st Century Chapter in PZL Mielec's Storied History
Poland’s PZL Mielec not only builds the Sikorsky Black Hawk, but it serves as a major supplier to Lockheed Martin’s F-16 program.
Aircraft
New Diamond Trainer Sparkles in Paris
The Dart-750 is an all-composite aerobatic basic trainer with power from the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop.
Security
Elettronica Rebrands as ELT Group
ELT Group's new identity reflects the Italian electronic defense company’s expertise in cybersecurity, space, and biodefense markets.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Military UAS Sector Continues To Expand, Says Study
The Teal Group’s annual assessment of the unmanned aerial system arena forecasts continuing high levels of growth.
Engines
F-35 Engine and Power System Upgrades On Course
The U.S. has decided to upgrade the existing F-35 engine to meet future needs rather than buy a new-generation powerplant.
Aircraft
A New Diamond Monitors Fires, Floods And More
The Diamond Aircraft DA62MPP Vanguard carries a new multiband sensor for environmental surveillance.
Aircraft
2023 Paris Air Show Flying Display Preview: Dassault Falcon 6X, Airbus A321XLR, Dassault Rafale
2023 Paris Air Show Flying Display Preview: Dassault Falcon 6X, Airbus A321XLR, Dassault Rafale
Aircraft
AI Drives Technology for Raytheon Intelligent Sensing
Raytheon’s RAIVEN offers pilots faster and more precise threat identification.
Avionics
New Inertial Nav System Solves GPS Vulnerability
Flare Bright has developed a small new inertial navigation system that can substitute for vulnerable GPS receivers.
