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.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.
The ground test phase for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme will bridge the gap between prototype design and flight, laying essential groundwork ahead of fielding the uncrewed aircraft.
The two aircraft flew more than 70 sorties in seven months and tested the system in various conditions and mission scenarios.
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
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.
11th September 2024
The challenges of getting artificial intelligence into a jet fighter’s cockpit have proved considerable to date. BAE Systems will take a machine-learning approach to the problem.
11th September 2024
India has a requirement for as many as 80 medium transport aircraft and the country already operates 12 C-130J aircraft.
10th September 2024
Technologies to remotely control aeroplanes were demonstrated in logistics missions during the AGILE FLAG 24-3 exercise.
10th September 2024
The approval of the sale of Raytheon (RTX) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Singapore follows similar approvals of the missile to Israel, Japan, Norway, Poland and Sweden in the past 12 months.
10th September 2024
The contract, awarded to Cubic Defense, will enable 4th and 5th generation aircraft to train seamlessly together.
10th September 2024
The UK is leading the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU) which has already supplied a range of uncrewed systems and other equipment to the Ukraine with the country now committed to the supply of air defence missiles.
9th September 2024
This time, the UAS flew into NATO airspace, though there is no evidence that they did so deliberately.
9th September 2024
The approval for the purchase follows other orders approved or placed in the past year by Romania, Poland, Italy and South Korea.
9th September 2024
The sale was welcomed by South Korea, which advocated ongoing mutual commercial support.
9th September 2024
The new helicopters will join Airbus H125, H135 and H145 aircraft already in Iraqi service and replace older Mi-17s.
6th September 2024
The latest defence memorandum from the Dutch government has suggested that funding would be increased, with the procurement of more frigates, F-35s and Leopard 2A8s expected.
6th September 2024
The two aircraft may well be the first instalment of up to a dozen replacements for Egypt’s legacy Hercules fleet.
6th September 2024
South Korea is rapidly advancing its UAV programmes and counter-drone capabilities in response to increasing threats from North Korea’s unmanned aerial systems.
6th September 2024
The move makes Hungary the second C-390 operator within the NATO alliance.
6th September 2024
Polish defence leaders said the country already has a squadron trained on using the Integrated Battle Command System which it planned to move forward with in 2024.
5th September 2024
A ditching is a deliberate emergency landing on water, not a crash.
5th September 2024
The US approved the deal despite supply chain delays to other equipment ordered by India.
3rd September 2024
The end of the long procurement process could be in sight as both Airbus and Sikorsky pull out over bid criteria.
3rd September 2024
The modifications are intended to upgrade the fleet and extend their active lifespan.