Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Lockheed says TR-3 upgrade “closing in” on completion

The TR-3 configured F-35 aircraft have rolled off production lines since July 2024, but are still not yet combat capable and are still awaiting final sign-off for the software upgrade.

Spanish Army’s VAMTAC drone acquisition progresses ongoing UAV investment

Spain has made clear its intent to acquire a range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), including those that will form part of its wider VAMTAC programme, announced in June 2025.

Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme

The latest tranche of funding from the UK government comes ahead of the radar's integration into Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from 2028.

M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

Taranis breaks cover

12th July 2010

The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has unveiled a ‘futuristic’ concept demonstrator as part of its Taranis UCAV programme. In a ceremony at BAE Systems’ …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing unveils unmanned Phantom Eye demonstrator

12th July 2010

The Boeing Company today unveiled the hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye unmanned airborne system, a demonstrator that will stay aloft at 65,000 feet for up to four …
Defence Helicopter

Australia: MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters

12th July 2010

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress July 7 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of 24 MH-60R Seahawk Multi-Mission helicopters and associated …
Defence Helicopter

Afghan Air Force Mi-17 fleet grows

12th July 2010

The Afghan Air Force received two new Mi-17 helicopters on July 8, 2010. These two aircraft are part of a purchase of ten new helicopters …
Defence Helicopter

Commando Helicopter Force invades station

12th July 2010

Elements of the UK Joint Helicopter Command's Commando Helicopter Force recently arrived aboard the Air Station to participate in combined amphibious exercises with US Marines …
Defence Helicopter

NLR assists in world premiere of biofuel-powered Apache helicopter

12th July 2010

A Royal Netherlands Air Force Apache (AH-64D) helicopter recently conducted a successful flight test at Gilzen-Rijen Air Base, in the Netherlands, during which one of …
Digital Battlespace

North American Surveillance Systems introduces Fast Eagle

12th July 2010

North American Surveillance Systems (NASS),has introduced its new mission conversion system Fast Eagle. "NASS designed Fast Eagle to be the industry's premier ‘roll-on roll-off' airborne …
Digital Battlespace

Boeing Bids for US Army's Enhanced Medium-Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System

12th July 2010

The Boeing Company today announced that it has submitted a proposal to deliver an affordable airborne intelligence collection, processing and targeting support system to the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Altran Praxis adds support to Watchkeeper programme

9th July 2010

Altran Praxis, the international specialist in embedded and critical systems engineering, announced on 8 July the successful completion of a major milestone in its ongoing …
Defence Helicopter

Hueys take to skies supporting ANSF, NATO troops

8th July 2010

Marine Corps aviation assets in Afghanistan bring a huge advantage for Afghan national security forces and NATO troops who are constantly ambushed by an enemy …
Defence Helicopter

Afghan airmen perform Mi-17 sling load

7th July 2010

Afghan airmen and Combined Air Power Transition Force advisers conducted an operational sling load with an Mi-17 transport helicopter July 1 from Kabul International Airport …
Defence Helicopter

AFS adds Canadian certification for AW119KE barrier filter

7th July 2010

Aerospace Filtration Systems (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc and a division of the Aerospace & Defense group, has received an amendment …
Defence Helicopter

Army Iroquois choppers become national treasures

7th July 2010

An Army squadron of 11 Iroquois helicopters will be transformed into local tourist attractions around Australia. They'll be on display in Townsville and eight other …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Sagem's Patroller long-endurance surveillance drone completes fourth series of tests

6th July 2010

The Patroller medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drone built by Sagem (Safran group) has successfully completed its latest series of tests, validating overall system operation. Carried out …
Defence Helicopter

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant delivers helicopters to UTair ahead of schedule

5th July 2010

Ulan-Ude aviation plant (UUAP), a part of Russian Helicopters, the Russian helicopter industry holding company, is delivering helicopters to UTair ahead of schedule set in …
Defence Helicopter

Tunisia: Refurbishment of 12 SH-60F multi-mission helicopters

5th July 2010

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress June 30 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia for the refurbishment of 12 SH-60F Multi-Mission Utility …
Defence Helicopter

First S-70i Black Hawk completes its debut flight

2nd July 2010

The first S-70i Black Hawk helicopter has successfully completed its first flight, officially launching an international variant and the newest Sikorsky Aircraft product to follow …
Uncrewed Vehicles

DARPA tasks Northrop Grumman to demonstrate autonomous aerial refuelling

1st July 2010

DARPA has announced the award of a $33 million contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation to demonstrate aerial refueling of a NASA Global Hawk unmanned aerial …
Defence Helicopter

Milestone for Netherlands Defence Helicopter Command AB-412

1st July 2010

The AB-412 rescue helicopter of the Defence Helicopter Command has performed its 100th Search and Rescue mission this year. The unit airlifted a woman giving …