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.
The AEW capabilities are seen to slot into Saab’s wider AEW offering as a complementary extension to its portfolio, while augmenting the MQ-9B’s own range of uncrewed aircraft.
Although it remains unclear how the US DoD has advanced in fixing issues with the F-35 programme, the multi-billion dollar fund has been included in the FY2026 defence bill.
Boeing has announced the successful flight trial of a MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) teaming with an E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft against an airborne target.
The air-launched PELE has been designed to extend the sensing capabilities of the MQ-9B and its user service through various payloads.
BAE is working with Swedish developer Avioniq to trial AI decision-making aids intended to protect the fighter jet against missiles and other beyond-visual-range threats.
The AEW capabilities are seen to slot into Saab’s wider AEW offering as a complementary extension to its portfolio, while augmenting the MQ-9B’s own range of uncrewed aircraft.
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.
31st July 2018
Saab has received a one-year contract extension from the UK Ministry of Defence to continue providing logistical support for the Arthur weapon locating system, the …
31st July 2018
The UK Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and Skanska have completed work on the first phase of a redevelopment project at Worthy Down camp in Hampshire, …
30th July 2018
Japan said on 30 July that it would spend around $4.2 billion over the next 30 years on installing and operating US radar systems to …
30th July 2018
At a time when Iraqis are taking to the streets protesting a lack of basic services and jobs, a US military commander is warning that …
30th July 2018
Advanced Simulation Technology’s (ASTi) Simulated Environment for Realistic ATC (SERA) product has been selected for the Air 5428 pilot training system developed by Lockheed Martin, …
30th July 2018
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has disclosed a list of “capability needs” to be considered at the 2018 Special Operations Forces Warrior Industry Collaboration …
30th July 2018
Saab has been selected by BAE Systems to develop a new pyrotechnic smart self-protection system for the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to defeat radar- and IR-guided …
30th July 2018
QinetiQ has received a three year contract with options to extend for a further two years, worth up to £95 million ($124 million) to support …
30th July 2018
Advanced Navigation’s Spatial Dual inertial navigation system (INS) has been selected by Dynetics for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Gremlins programme, the company …
29th July 2018
The UK government has initiated a consultation process to prevent the misuse of drones, with deterrents such as the issuance of on-the-stop fines for offenders …
27th July 2018
Hensoldt’s Optronics business line has received a three-year supply contract to deliver electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) system, ARGOS–II HD, to ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik for …
27th July 2018
Airbus has received an order for two H145M light-twin multipurpose helicopters from the government of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, with both aircraft to be used …
27th July 2018
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has submitted its Sierra Force helicopter in its final bid and proposal to replace the US Air Force’s (USAF) UH-1N Huey …
27th July 2018
Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Iraqi roadside remains a chief security concern in the battle against ISIS but threats from incoming adversarial drones are …
27th July 2018
Microdrones has completed the first phase of its global expansion project with the opening of a new 22,000 sq ft facility in Siegen, Germany, as …
27th July 2018
The Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) plan to buy two long-range patrol aircraft may have stalled, but the capability gap will be partially filled by a …
26th July 2018
Two pilots were killed in Vietnam on 26 July when their training jet crashed into thick jungle in heavy rains, police told AFP from the …
26th July 2018
Hensoldt has delivered upgraded Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) terminals to the German military for risk reduction testing, the company announced on 20 July.The Bundeswehr …
26th July 2018
AAR Mobility Systems has received $25.3 million in task orders from the US Air Force to produce and repair 463L cargo pallets, the company announced …