Air Warfare
General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level
With Every New RPA Innovation, General Atomics Aeronautical Pushes the Boundaries of the Possible to Make the World Safer and More Secure.
Kratos’ XQ-58A Valkyrie will be equipped with an Airbus-made mission system to be offered as a ‘European’ collaborative combat aircraft option to the German Air Force.
The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.
The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.
Australia is looking to improve its presence in space with a focus on communications and creating a dedicated segment of its defence forces committed to the domain.
With Every New RPA Innovation, General Atomics Aeronautical Pushes the Boundaries of the Possible to Make the World Safer and More Secure.
With a multi-million dollar expansion in support of electronic warfare, BAE Systems is driving unparalleled enhancements to the EC-37B. Integrating our innovative Compass Call mission system into the platform enables warfighters to combat advanced threats and support special missions.
16th December 2020
L3 Harris named as prime contractor for potential $500 million deal.
16th December 2020
After much deliberation and delay, the Republic of Korea Navy has finally settled on its follow-on naval helicopter platform.
15th December 2020
The JASDF's plans to upgrade its fleet of F-15J fighters has hit a snag - money - as estimated programme costs soar.
15th December 2020
Sole-source contract includes repairs, sustaining spares and engineering services until September 2028.
15th December 2020
Firebird offers operators a tailorable solution, enabling maximum mission flexibility and widening the potential customer base for manufacturer Northrop Grumman.
15th December 2020
New programme ‘explores the art of the possible’ to develop next-generation ideas and capabilities
15th December 2020
Despite past controversy surrounding F-35 supplier links with China, the UK MoD has suggested that risk assessments indicated no cause for concern.
15th December 2020
Low-rate initial production deal comes five years after Boeing was selected as prime contractor.
15th December 2020
Two-year sole-source contract awarded to General Atomics
15th December 2020
Fleet of converted ATR-72s will broaden maritime surveillance and ASW capabilities for the Turkish Navy.
14th December 2020
The MoD comes under fire for its handling of the delayed A400M aircraft acquisition and the overhaul of Scorpene submarines.
14th December 2020
Facility in South Carolina will be the third in the world: depots are already in place in Europe and Asia.
14th December 2020
Safran is leading a largely secretive SIGINT effort to detect RF emissions from satellites.
14th December 2020
IAR-99 fleet to receive new avionics from Israeli company
14th December 2020
The RNZAF has ordered a range of equipment for its P-8A Poseidon fleet under the FMS process, with deliveries scheduled for January 2024.
14th December 2020
Additional VTOL UAVs will be deployed on Mistral-class vessels
11th December 2020
Two new ballistic missile defence warships will be even more expensive than the Aegis Ashore system that Japan cancelled earlier.
11th December 2020
The S-70i will be a workhorse in the Philippine Air Force, and even more of them could be procured.
11th December 2020
A change of political culture is needed to procure better and more resilient technology from outside the traditional defence industry.