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 announced successful deployment of a prototype laser foreshadows Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ plans to begin rolling out versions of its Iron Beam laser, beginning later this year.
The Letter of Intent (LoI)discussed deepening the partnership between the two nations and focused on military equipment that included submarines, fighter jets and frigates.
The Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) are set to be delivered in 2026 with L3Harris’ WECAM MX-20 enhancing its capabilities to conduct maritime and land intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in regions like the Arctic.
The new Multi-Function Radar (MFR) is being developed under Phase II Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM-II) and is planned to provide three to four times greater coverage than the earlier version of L-SAM.
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.
7th October 2021
Northrop Grumman has, for the first time, used the USAF's DTCN to link US and allied air mobility aircraft simulators allowing them to take part in a networked training exercise.
7th October 2021
India orders more Dhruv helicopters, but production approval for the LUH and LCH is lagging.
6th October 2021
New sensor and data fusion system offered to Finland as part of Gripen offer for HX fighter programme, operational capability promised within five years.
6th October 2021
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6th October 2021
The F-35s are the first fixed-wing fighter jets to fly from a Japanese carrier since World War II.
6th October 2021
Northrop Grumman Corporation was awarded a contract to design a platform-agnostic sensor.
6th October 2021
Despite committing to spend €1.43 billion on five Boeing P-8A Poseidon MPA's, Germany is no closer to deciding on which weapons to invest in for the platforms.
6th October 2021
Royal Thai Air Force adds capability to its Alpha Jet fleet as first upgraded aircraft takes to the skies.
5th October 2021
Bird Aerosystems announces successful demonstration of its SPREOS DIRCM protection system.
5th October 2021
TEI's PD-222ST turbodiesel targets weight reduction and higher take-off power. First flight is due on a Baykar TB-3 or AKINCI airframe.
5th October 2021
Italy and Piaggio Aerospace have agreed to a six P180 Avanti aircraft deal.
5th October 2021
Buenos Aires initially intended to purchase Chinese/Pakistani JF-17 Thunder Block III fighters, but is now analysing five alternative options.
5th October 2021
CTI has received the third option year on the five-year MQ-9 CATCD programme.
5th October 2021
Australia is to replace a Growler lost in an accident three years ago.
4th October 2021
The French DGA and Safran have finished Patroller UAV flight tests over Finland.
4th October 2021
At the heart of Leonardo’s portfolio of air surveillance radars is the 3D solid-state L-band radar RAT 31DL. Watch the full video below.
4th October 2021
Vertex Aerospace has added significantly to its training service capabilities with the acquisition of Raytheon's Defense Training and Mission Critical Solutions business.
4th October 2021
The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to produce their AGM-88G AARGM-ER.
4th October 2021
Today’s operational scenarios are unpredictable and increasingly challenging, with asymmetrical threats and multi-domain dynamics driving increased complexity.