Air Warfare

What Saudi Arabia's GCAP involvement could mean for the UK

Analysts have said that making space for the country in the sixth-gen fighter aircraft initiative could give the UK a chance to ease the financial burden of the aircraft’s development.

I/ITSEC 2024: Barco unveils new I600‑4K15 projector to the US simulation market

The solution can be used in simulations in all domains and is designed to be an an entry-level single-chip laser phosphor solution that offers 4K UHD resolution at 120Hz.

I/ITSEC 2024: Vrgineers introduces new mixed reality headset and new simulator

The Generic Classroom Trainer is a platform-agnostic solution suitable for aviation training while the Somnium VR1 is a mixed-reality headset fitted with 4K MR cameras.

I/ITSEC 2024: US military to deploy Cubic SPEAR in the Indo-Pacific

Cubic Defense's Simplified Planning Execution Analysis and Reconstruction (SPEAR) capability will be used in five multi-domain exercises in the region in FY2025.

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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.

Air Warfare

Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)

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.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's MQ-8B Fire Scout VUAS Demonstrates Multi-Mode Maritime Radar Capability

23rd September 2008

Northrop Grumman Corporation has demonstrated radar capability on its company-owned MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Air System (VUAS) designated as "P6." The flight demonstrated Fire …
Uncrewed Vehicles

High level meeting to decide way forward for Australian Defence Force tactical UAVs

23rd September 2008

Key decisions on the capability targets and acquisition method for the relaunch of the Australian army’s troubled Joint Project 129 tactical UAVs are expected to …
Defence Helicopter

Vector reports "tremendous show of interest" in 2008 International Sea King Maintenance Symposium

23rd September 2008

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America (Vector) is receiving a tremendous show of interest as it prepares to host this year’s International SEA KING Maintenance …
Defence Helicopter

First VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Production Aircraft Takes Flight

23rd September 2008

The VH-71 presidential helicopter program achieved another major milestone today when the first operational pilot production helicopter (PP-1) completed its maiden flight at AgustaWestland's facility …
Defence Helicopter

UK Air Rescue pulls out of SAR-H project

22nd September 2008

UK Air Rescue, one of bidders in the controversial Search and Rescue Helicopter (SAR-H) programme, has withdrawn from the project. The consortium, formed by Bristow, …
Defence Helicopter

New MD of Eurocopter UK aims at doubling business

22nd September 2008

Markus Steinke, the Managing Director of Oxford based helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter UK, today took part in a briefing at Oxford's newly opened, dedicated business aviation …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing looks to Chinook for Africa market entry

19th September 2008

Boeing is making strides to enter the developing African defence market with its first major presence at Africa Aerospace and Defence. One of the corner …
Uncrewed Vehicles

163rd Reconnaissance Wing makes final preparations for Predator flights

18th September 2008

Members of the 163rd Reconnaissance Wing here are now ready to begin training the Airmen on the MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft system. March Air Reserve …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Aurora Flight Sciences Initiates Collaborative Program with Olin College of Engineering

18th September 2008

Aurora Flight Sciences announced today the beginning of a collaboration with the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Needham, Massachusetts. The collaboration, under the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Raytheon develops UAS ground solution to meet Air Force ISR needs

18th September 2008

Raytheon Company has developed an advanced common ground control system, or CGCS, for the U.S. Air Force to address mission capability needs for the Predator …
Uncrewed Vehicles

IMCA give their global view on ROV personnel statistics

18th September 2008

Statistics on the number of ROV personnel working across the industry world-wide have been produced by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). This new analysis …
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Air Force develops plan for filling unmanned aircraft system positions

18th September 2008

Air Force leaders are taking a two-pronged approach to address the increasing need for pilots of unmanned aircraft systems in Afghanistan and Iraq, an Air …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Denel unveils Seeker 400

18th September 2008

South Africa’s Denel Dynamics has unveiled its latest UAV at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2008. The latest iteration of the Seeker family, the Seeker 400, …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing to Provide Research and Development for US Army Rotorcraft Programs

18th September 2008

The Boeing Company has won three competitive proposals resulting in U.S. Army Technology Investment Agreements with a combined value of more than $19 million. The …
Defence Helicopter

New Zealand validates missile capability of Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite

17th September 2008

The New Zealand Navy and Air Force successfully fired two live AGM-65 Maverick, air-to-surface missiles from SH-2G(NZ) Super Seasprite helicopters, during a Sept. 5 joint …
Defence Helicopter

Future Lynx Engine Achieves EASA Certification

17th September 2008

The Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency Type Certification for the …
Defence Helicopter

Circor Aerospace receives CH-47 Chinook landing gear contract from Boeing

17th September 2008

CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc. (NYSE: CIR) announced today it has received a multi-year contract from The Boeing Company to supply landing gear for the CH-47F Chinook …
Defence Helicopter

Goodrich to evaluate effects of alternate fuels for USAF aircraft, including UH-60 and V-22

15th September 2008

Goodrich Corporation has received a contract from Universal Technology Corporation to evaluate the effects of using alternate fuels in Goodrich fuel measurement and management systems …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Vought to Provide Wings for US Navy BAMS UAS program

12th September 2008

Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. said today that it will supply the wings for Northrop Grumman Corporation’s platform aircraft for the U.S. Navy’s new Broad Area …