Air Warfare

DARPA X-plane with revolutionary controls hits new milestone

The CRANE project exploring active-flow control technologies could contribute to developing extremely low-observable aircraft in the future.

TB2 UAV conquers another export market with Kuwaiti order

Turkish developer Baykar's best-selling TB2 has chalked up a 28th export customer, with more in the pipeline according to the company.

Updated: Austria doubles down on Leonardo helicopter procurement

Austria has formally finalised procurement of an additional 18 AW169 helicopters for multirole and training purposes from Italy.

Updated: CAE to add new innovations to US Army fixed-wing flight training

CAE will add a new suite of innovations to the existing live, virtual and constructive flight training syllabus at the Dothan Training Center in Alabama.

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BAE Systems launched its versatile Storm EW™ Modules designed to provide customized, state-of-the-art offensive and defense electronic warfare (EW) for combat platforms for the broader U.S. and allied fleets.

Air Warfare

Raytheon ELCAN takes on your toughest challenges (sponsored)

Raytheon ELCAN is the key to critical electro-optical solutions — the first choice when there are no second chances.

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Training

Top trends in military training and simulation for 2023

17th January 2023

The training and simulation sector had a stimulating 2022, but this year may hold even more exciting technological developments for the industry. Bohemia Interactive Simulations' CPO Pete Morrison gave Shephard some hot topics to watch for 2023.
Air Warfare

Air dominance vital as US and allies face evolving threat environment (Studio)

17th January 2023

Advanced munitions industry positions for a changing threat landscape, underscored by the conflict in Ukraine.
Land Warfare

India boosts defence capabilities for army and navy amid border tensions

17th January 2023

Procurement of helicopter-launched antitank guided missiles, as well as man-portable air defence missiles, are approved for the Indian Army.
Training

Indra to help develop third NH90 sim for Spain

16th January 2023

The new NH90 simulators are said to reduce necessary live flight hours by 40% with the same training outcome.
Land Warfare

European armed forces stock up on 40mm rounds and artillery rockets

16th January 2023

Rheinmetall will supply two European nations with 40mm ammunition, while Elbit has landed a contract to deliver 122mm rockets to another country.
Digital Battlespace

Qinetiq to accelerate mission data generation for UK MoD

16th January 2023

The ten-year partnership with the MoD will see the company supply data, EW, training and IT support capabilities to support UK military objectives.
Air Warfare

Regional F-35 sustainment facility to boost operational resilience in Indo-Pacific region

15th January 2023

Lockheed Martin has ensured more efficient sustainment of F-35 fighters thanks to a new warehouse in Australia.
Uncrewed Vehicles

General Atomics flies UAS missions with AI pilots

13th January 2023

A GA-ASI-owned Avenger UAS was paired with a digital twin aircraft to conduct live, virtual, and constructive combat missions autonomously.
Air Warfare

Kratos divisions join US hypersonic Mayhem programme

13th January 2023

Kratos and Leidos will be part of the System Design Agent team for the Mayhem programme that will oversee designs, prototypes and tests of an air-breathing hypersonic weapon system for the US Air Force.
Training

US Air National Guard begins construction of C-130J sim site

12th January 2023

The new C-130J simulators the US Air National Guard (ANG) is set to receive will feature various novel capabilities.
Air Warfare

GCAP programme 'well positioned' to develop 6th-generation fighter by 2035

12th January 2023

The Global Combat Air Programme partners are confident a sixth-generation combat jet will fly by the middle of the 2030s. Other nations may be able to join the partnership in the future but the 'core club' window is closing soon.
Air Warfare

BAE selected to develop Quicksink anti-shipping seeker further

12th January 2023

Quicksink aims to give US forces another way to defeat ships.
Uncrewed Vehicles

UK orders micro-UAS from Elbit

12th January 2023

The Elbit Magni-X quadcopter is already in service with other armed forces.
Air Warfare

First F-35 with latest Technology Refresh takes off

12th January 2023

The US Air Force has successfully tested the first F-35 jet with the latest Technology Refresh, the modernised hardware needed to power Block 4 capabilities.
Training

US to train Ukrainian troops on Patriot air defence system

11th January 2023

Ukrainian soldiers will train in the US on the Patriot air defence system; the course will include classroom work, hands-on training and simulation.
Defence Notes

Turkish air defence system could pave way back to US fighter jet programmes

11th January 2023

The Siper surface-to-air missile system may serve as an indigenous replacement for the Russian S-400 controversially acquired by Turkey and leading to its expulsion from the F-35 programme.
Air Warfare

Myanmar Air Force bolsters fleet with the commission of new aircraft

10th January 2023

As part of its 75th anniversary, the Myanmar Air Force showed off a variety of new types of aircraft and helicopters.
Land Warfare

Northrop Grumman to fulfil full GMLRS rocket motor production

10th January 2023

Northrop Grumman's rocket motors for the GMLRS rounds used by HIMARS and MLRS artillery systems use insensitive munition technology for additional safety,
Land Warfare

Sweden considers European common air defence as NATO membership talks drag on

10th January 2023

The Swedish Prime Minister said the country will join the 15-member joint missile defence initiative launched in October and outlined its strengths and commitments to the NATO alliance.