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.
Air Warfare
Northrop Grumman’s completes flight tests of new EW system for F-16s
The two aircraft flew more than 70 sorties in seven months and tested the system in various conditions and mission scenarios.
Air Warfare
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
Air Warfare
Poland approved for another buy of AMRAAMs under $1.3 billion deal
The deal is for 400 AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). It increases the stocks the country already has and follows a US$1.7 billion order for 745 missiles approved in March last year.
Land Warfare
Hanwha contracted to develop radar for South Korean missile defence
Hanwha will develop the multi-function radar of the Low Altitude Missile Defense (LAMD), work which is scheduled to be completed before the end of 2028.
Featured videos
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.
Featured Industry Spotlights
Air Warfare
Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
Air Warfare
Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment
Air Warfare
Navigating the Waters of Modern Warfare: The Role of Maritime Unmanned Aerial Systems
Air Warfare
Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight
More Stories
-
Air Warfare
Live fire tests lie in store for Martlet
27th July 2020
The Martlet Lightweight Multirole Missile for the UK RN is expected to undertake live-fire tests in September ahead of IOC by the end of 2020. Martlet …
-
Uncrewed Vehicles
Four down, one to go for NATO AGS Force
27th July 2020
The fourth and penultimate RQ-4D UAV in the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Force arrived at Sigonella Air Base in Italy on 26 July after a …
-
Uncrewed Vehicles
Curtiss-Wright to support Triton
27th July 2020
Curtiss-Wright Defense Systems has been awarded a $7.53 million sole-source contract from the US Defense Logistics Agency, to support the MQ4-C Triton maritime UAS programme for …
-
Digital Battlespace
Slovakia tweaks tender in search of 3D airspace surveillance radars
27th July 2020
The government of Slovakia is requesting new proposals from allies for 3D radars, to ensure airspace surveillance coverage within the NATO Integrated Air and Missile …
-
Uncrewed Vehicles
Heron TP for Germany takes to the skies
27th July 2020
The Israeli MoD on 26 July claimed a ‘significant milestone’ in the German programme to lease and operate the Heron TP UAS, when the first …
-
Air Warfare
Indonesia bewilders yet again with Typhoon request
27th July 2020
Indonesia continues to surprise in its aircraft acquisition efforts. Earlier this month it was the proposed purchase of eight Bell-Boeing MV-22B Ospreys that raised eyebrows, …
-
Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin homes in on Europe for F-35 growth
24th July 2020
In attempting to reach a F-35 Lightning II programme of record amounting to 3,500 aircraft, Lockheed Martin remains firmly focused on maximising business opportunities in …
-
Defence Helicopter
Airbus to make more Lakotas for US Army
24th July 2020
Airbus Helicopters Inc (AHI) has received a $74 million contract modification from the US Army to produce 15 UH-72A Lakota helicopters, with the option for …
-
Military Logistics
Singapore seeks future air power generation with smart airbases
24th July 2020
While the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) builds up its future fleet with new platforms such as the F-35B and A330 MRTT, it has …
-
Air Warfare
F-16 modernisation FMS for Chile moves closer
24th July 2020
The US State Department has approved a possible FMS to Chile worth an estimated $634.70 million, for various items of equipment to support an F-16 …
-
Air Warfare
USAF sets sights on Skyborg prototype by 2026
24th July 2020
Four companies have been selected to design a new autonomous UAV prototype called Skyborg for the USAF by July 2026. Boeing, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, …
-
Defence Helicopter
US Army places major Hellfire order
24th July 2020
The US Army is buying more AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-surface missiles from Lockheed Martin under a $702.88 million contract modification awarded on 22 July. Work will …
-
Defence Helicopter
Hip swings into trials for Russian SF
23rd July 2020
Flight tests have begun in Russia of the Mi-8AMTSh-VN Hip helicopter to determine its aerodynamic and flight performance characteristics. Tests will also assess the maneuverability, …
-
Air Warfare
Where is air warfare going in the 21st century?
23rd July 2020
Despite the tumultuous events of recent months, the global COVID-19 hiatus offers the chance to look ahead at the shape of air warfare as the …
-
Defence Notes
US to harden Guam against Chinese attack
23rd July 2020
The US is seeking to station Aegis Ashore on Guam, its westernmost territory, by 2026. The purpose is to give ballistic missile protection for the strategically important …
-
Digital Battlespace
DroneSentry stands guard for USAF
23rd July 2020
A USAF base in North Dakota will receive multiple units of the DroneSentry system (pictured) from DroneShield to detect and defeat hostile UAVs. The value …
-
Air Warfare
India accelerates AMCA fighter development
23rd July 2020
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is working feverishly with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Aeronautical Development Agency to develop the indigenous Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft …
-
Air Warfare
Leonardo eyes first M-346FA delivery after maiden flight
23rd July 2020
The M-346FA light attack aircraft successfully completed its initial flight on 13 July equipped with a bespoke Grifo-M-346 multimode radar, Leonardo announced on 23 July. …
-
Military Logistics
IoT to enhance US military logistics
23rd July 2020
Savi has received a $45 million contract from US Army Contracting Command to provide Internet of Things asset tracking and in-transit visibility across the global …
Subscribe to news feed
RSS
