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
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gets Surveillance Capability
On display the Singapore Airshow is a Citation CJ4 outfitted with BIRD Aerosystems' ASIO maritime surveillance system
Aircraft
Indonesian Air Force Ponders Fighter Choices
Indonesia is considering its options for replacing and/or improving its current fleet of F-16s, F-5Es, Su-30MKs and Hawk 200s.
Engines
UTAS Delivers NP2000 Upgrades To U.S. Air Guard
First two upgrades are part of larger contract
Regulations and Government
UK Delegation Seeks Tighter Bonds with SE Asia Allies
Several UK defense and security companies are exhibiting under the theme of "capability and innovation"
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
MBDA To Show New Munitions in Singapore
The company sees significant growth potential in the Asia-Pacific market.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
ScanEagle UAS Offers New Capabilities
System has proved its usefulness in a range of applications around the region.
Aircraft
Fighter Quandary Bugs New Chinese Carriers
China needs a new carrier-capable fighter but is unlikely to be able to develop a viable one any time soon.
Avionics
Honeywell Asia-Pac Business Grows with Herc Satcoms
Satcom systems and engine upgrades are providing ample opportunities for Honeywell to grow its defense activities in the region.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
IAI Launches New Decoy and RPA Capabilities
Towed radar decoys have been around for some years, but IAI has introduced a new system that is completely self-contained.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing Services Integration Benefitting PBL Business
Lessons learned from commercial analytics transferring to defense customers.
Families Flock To RSAF 50th Day Here
Static displays, a pavilion, and a new anniversary book made the day
Aircraft
China Is Serious About Exporting UCAVs
They have already been sold to a dozen countries, and newly-capable ones continue to emerge, including a jet.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Anti-UAS Systems Closer to Deployment
Lasers, high-powered microwaves, and nets are among the UAS abatement options.
Aircraft
For Saab, New Boss, New Home, New Opportunities
The company sees a strong market for its defense offerings in the Asia-Pacific region.
Aircraft
China Fifth-gen Fighters May Still Not Match Up
Defense analysts believe China has still not achieved Western levels of fighter design experise, despite appearances.
Avionics
Western World Risks Losing Edge on Electronic Warfare
ADECS conference here in Singapore heard that the West is struggling to stay ahead in electronic warfare.
Aircraft
F-35 Development, Availability and Reliability Problems Remain, Testers Say
The U.S. Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) issued a downbeat report.
Singapore Achieves “System of Systems” for Air Defense
Singapore’s air defense umbrella is now even more capable (GBAD 3.5) and is designed to allow continued enhancement.
North Korea Makes Progress on Missile Programs
U.S. intelligence did not correctly identify how quickly the nation could field a nuclear missile.
Aircraft
Saab Seeks Assurances on Potential Embraer-Boeing Combination
The Swedish company wants to protect the technology of Gripen E/F fighter being co-developed with Brazil.
Aircraft
Singapore Air Force Unveils Jubilee Celebration Plans
Numerous events throughout the year will mark the service's golden anniversary.
Aircraft
India Seeks New Tankers for a Third Time
Fighter deployments to a tense border with China need refueling support.
Aircraft
Upgraded Tu-160 Bomber Makes First Flight
Russian President Vladimir Putin was present for the “symbolic” event, and talked of a new supersonic airliner.
Aircraft
Thai Air Force Seeks More Simulators
The Asian air arm also requires a PC-9 turbo-trainer replacement.
Aircraft
Exercise Forging Sabre: Hard Hitting Force
Exercise Forging Sabre took place in the Arizona desert in December, with the RSAF putting all its aerial capabilities to the test.
Rotorcraft
Appeals Court Clears Path for More Army Lakotas
Procuring and sustaining another aircraft type would have led to significant cost and delay issues, according to the Army.
Aircraft
Russia To Supply Su-30 Fighters to Myanmar
A six-jet deal was announced after the Russian defense minister paid a visit,
U.S. Budget Stalemate Threatens B-21 Bomber Ramp-up
FY18 budget requests 35 percent increase for long-range stealth strike program
Aircraft
GA-ASI Demonstrates Satcom Launch and Recovery of Its Latest UAV
An MQ-9B SkyGuardian was controlled by aircrew in a ground station hundreds of miles away.
Aircraft
Leonardo To Lead European Unmanned Maritime Surveillance Project
With thousands of illegal migrants still trying to cross the seas to Europe, the European Defence Agency is funding the work.
