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.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems secured a nearly $2 billion deal for MQ-9B uncrewed aerial systems, while Raytheon’s counter-UAS system was secured for $1 billion.
The Hurjet is pitched as the front runner for the Spanish Air Force’s Advanced Jet Trainer replacement programme for its ageing F-5M aircraft.
The US Army also added that it would push to get the long-range assault aircraft online “years ahead” of its original 2030 timeline.
An amendment to the Brazilian Constitution currently under discussion would permanently assign 2% of annual GDP to the defence budget, potentially cementing modernisation programmes for the country’s armed forces.
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.
9th July 2015
Russia's all-powerful Federal Security Service (FSB) intelligence agency is looking to equip itself with a fleet of next-generation attack helicopters to help with security in the …
8th July 2015
The UK Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of the third A400M Atlas aircraft for its Royal Air Force (RAF) fleet, it announced on 6 …
8th July 2015
Thales and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have conducted flight tests of the NATO STANAG 7085 data link on the Heron unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The risk …
8th July 2015
Mexico’s Ministry Of National Defence plans to procure 91 helicopters as part of its 2013-2018 National Defence Sector Programme (PSDN) – although the exact composition …
7th July 2015
Sky-Futures has approved the first batch of US UAS pilots and oil and gas inspection engineers trained at its UK training centre, the company announced …
7th July 2015
NATO announced on 3 July that it has activated its Air Command and Control System (ACCS), with the first site in Italy becoming operational. The …
7th July 2015
Russian Helicopters is gearing up for renewed production of the Mi-14 amphibious helicopter 30 years after ending production. Production of the new aircraft will be …
6th July 2015
Airbus Helicopters will partner with Mahindra Defence Systems to produce indigenous military helicopters for India as part of the country's 'Make in India' initiative, it …
6th July 2015
The big fight between prime contractors for the US Air Force’s follow-on GPS III satellite contract is taking shape. Thermal vacuum testing is due to …
6th July 2015
Minnesota-based company CAD Drones is looking to expand the network of contributors to its open-source information hub, a site where amateurs can share ideas and …
6th July 2015
Lockheed Martin has announced that it has been testing a new electronic warfare (EW) pod in its advanced anechoic chamber, as it looks to expands it …
3rd July 2015
South Korea has chosen the A330-200 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for its air force’s aerial refuelling requirement. The Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) procurement agency …
2nd July 2015
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) provided further details regarding the execution of its Network Enabled Army (NEA) concept at the Soldier Technology 2015 event …
2nd July 2015
The US Navy's EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft has retired from service as the force transitions to the EA-18G Growler fleet, with its retirement commemorated …
2nd July 2015
AAR has won a five-year Complete Logistics Support (CLS) contract from the US Air Force to support the Afghan Air Force's C-130H aircraft fleet, the …
2nd July 2015
Narda Safety Test Solutions has expanded the features of its Interference and Direction Analyser (IDA) 2 with 1μs time resolution to analyse frequency-hopping transmitters, the …
2nd July 2015
In a major but long-expected move, Australia disbanded the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) on 1 July, handing procurement and sustainment for Australian Defence Force equipment …
2nd July 2015
Australia will acquire two additional Airbus KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTT), bringing its fleet to seven aircraft, as Canberra begins to put the KC-30A’s troubled …
2nd July 2015
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) welcomed the arrival of its first Alenia-Aermacchi C-27J Spartan battlefield airlifter at a ceremony at RAAF Base Richmond on …