Air Warfare
Enduring performance: the A-29 Super Tucano (video)
The Super Tucano was built to adapt to customer requirements and changing technologies.
A leading competitor involved in the US Army's Future Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (FTUAS) programme wants to see a forthcoming phase in the project axed.
X2D drones from US-based Skydio with AI algorithms and a 3D scanning capability will be provided under Spiral 4 of the UK MoD Future Capabilities Group nano-UAS framework programme.
StormBreaker already equips F-15E fighter aircraft and the glide bomb is also undergoing developmental and operational testing with the F-35B.
The ARRW air-launched hypersonic missile test programme has had its share of delays and mishaps, but Lockheed Martin and the USAF have finally conducted a successful boosted flight test.
The Super Tucano was built to adapt to customer requirements and changing technologies.
European air forces are showing an increased interest in Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucano for long-endurance, low-intensity conflicts and training.
13th May 2022
India has set in motion yet another tender process to buy UAVs, this time quadcopters able to fly at altitude.
12th May 2022
The first production-standard T-7A will undergo ground check and flight tests before being handed over to the USAF.
12th May 2022
The US Army is looking to deepen its experimentation with cutting-edge and innovative solutions by allocating $35 billion for this purpose in its FY2023 budget request and $90.8 million for Project Convergence 22.
12th May 2022
RUAG has announced the completion of the Swiss Cougar modernisation programme, which lasted around three years.
12th May 2022
The Scorpion HMD will ultimately become ‘the common HMD’ solution for Air National Guard and USAF Reserve F-16 pilots, Thales claims.
12th May 2022
While the L-39NG is having success across the globe, Leonardo’s M-345 trainer aircraft is added to the list of proposed solutions to replace the Slovak Air Force’s ageing L-39 jets.
11th May 2022
Kongsberg has become heavily involved in Australian missile programmes in recent years.
11th May 2022
The USN has contracted Raytheon to support multi-spectral targeting systems installed on MH-60R and MH-60S Seahawk helicopters.
11th May 2022
As the USAF tinkers with F-15EX production plans, Boeing could be faced with difficult industrial base decisions.
11th May 2022
Orbital UAV will deliver a test engine to Anduril in the coming weeks for evaluation.
11th May 2022
New mini-UAV from Polish manufacturer WB Group is designed for reconnaissance missions but it can also function as a loitering munition with small thermobaric, shaped charge or high-explosive warheads.
11th May 2022
To speed up acquisition, Australia has selected the Austrian-designed Camcopter for a naval UAV requirement.
11th May 2022
It seems appealing to fast-track pilot training by conducting most flights on simulators and omitting certain procedures if the West were to give more modern aircraft for Ukraine’s air force, but it might prove challenging in practice.
11th May 2022
Replacing European-designed helicopters, Australia has turned back to the US for attack and naval rotorcraft.
11th May 2022
General Atomics is branching out with a new MQ-9B short take off and landing (STOL) MQ-9B product line.
10th May 2022
Naval Group was not present at the Sydney expo after cancellation of its submarine programme, but GA-ASI put in an appearance despite its own Australian setback.
10th May 2022
The US Embassy to Kazakhstan revealed it had transferred Raven UAVs to Kazakhstan and trained the border guard in their use.
10th May 2022
The Universal Command and Control interface, as used in a recent demonstration, forms part of a DoD initiative to create a universal language for situational awareness and C2.
10th May 2022
The new Innovation Lab will allow the force to explore novel training solutions while creating a space to engage with industry partners.