Air Warfare

Nordic nations plan to jointly operate air forces

Four Scandinavian countries have signed a joint declaration to strengthen the air defence of the region in the face of a heightened Russian threat.

Varjo-Aechelon partnership on US Air Force training programme continues run of success for Finnish company

Aechelon and Varjo are collaborating to provide mixed reality (MR) technology for the USAF's 31st Combat Training Squadron to enhance readiness to combat evolving threats.

US Air Force needs over 200 B-21 bombers, expert argues as maiden flight faces delays

The first flight of Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider stealth bomber has been delayed, while experts argue the US Air Force is in need of more than 300 bombers as tensions heighten across the globe.

Singapore at-sea deployment of F-35Bs can overcome airfield dependency

Singapore could potentially deploy F-35Bs from its Joint Multi-Mission Ship to overcome airfield dependency and improve air defence as part of its apparent new security strategy.

Featured videos

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.

More Stories

Uncrewed Vehicles

L-3 wins $23M delivery order for 600 VideoScout-MC systems for use on manned and Unmanned Aerial Systems

12th September 2008

L-3 Communications announced today that its Advanced Products and Design unit has been awarded a $23.2 million delivery order to provide 600 VideoScout-MC mobile video …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter successfully leads the first firing campaign of the HAD Tiger using the Spike missile

12th September 2008

As part of the development of the HAD (support and destruction helicopter) version of the Tiger, Eurocopter successfully completed a firing campaign using the Spike …
Defence Helicopter

UAE requests 14 UH-60M Black Hawks and associated spares, value $774M

11th September 2008

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopters as well …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing Completes Acquisition of Insitu

10th September 2008

Boeing has completed its acquisition of Insitu Inc., a pioneer in the unmanned air systems (UAS) market and leader in the design, development and manufacture …
Uncrewed Vehicles

IAI's Heron TP UAV Reached a Record Altitude of 40,000 ft

10th September 2008

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)'s largest and most advanced UAV – the Heron TP has recently reached a new technological and operational record, when it flew, …
Defence Helicopter

Egypt requests four UH-60M Black Hawks and associated spares - total value $176M

10th September 2008

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt of UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopters as well as associated equipment …
Defence Helicopter

Saudi Arabia requests 12 AH-64D Apache Longbows and associated spares - total value $598M

10th September 2008

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of AH-64D APACHE Longbow Helicopters as well as associated …
Defence Helicopter

Successful First Flight Completed at Sikorsky Hawk Works

10th September 2008

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation's Military Derivatives Completion Center (MDCC) has successfully achieved its first flight of a Naval Hawk helicopter. This initial helicopter, produced at the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Proxy Aviation Systems announces new CEO

9th September 2008

Proxy Aviation Systems has announced that Patrick D. Moneymaker has joined the company as President and CEO. Proxy Aviation designs, develops and manufactures fully autonomous …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Stanford University's autonomous helicopters teach themselves to fly

9th September 2008

Stanford computer scientists have developed an artificial intelligence system that enables robotic helicopters to teach themselves to fly difficult stunts by watching other helicopters perform …
Defence Helicopter

Czech Republic: Honeywell and LOM PRAHA Announce Teaming Agreement for Helicopter Maintenance Services

9th September 2008

Honeywell announced today that it has entered into a teaming agreement with LOM PRAHA s.p. of the Czech Republic to provide platform logistics – helicopter …
Defence Helicopter

LORD Corporation Awarded Contract for Korean Utility Helicopter

8th September 2008

LORD Corporation — a leader in the management of vibration, noise and motion control — has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industry (KAI) and Korean …
Defence Helicopter

Bell names new leaders of operations in Canada and in Europe

8th September 2008

Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, announced today that Eric Cardinali has been named president of Bell Helicopter Canada. He replaces Jacques St-Laurent who is moving …
Defence Helicopter

Curtiss-Wright Awarded $18M Contract for Helicopter Ice-Protection Systems

8th September 2008

Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. has awarded Curtiss-Wright Corporation a contract to provide an electronics package that will provide protection against ice build-up on the engine …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Ultra reveal new details on Global Observer JCTD

5th September 2008

The US Air Force (USAF) is this month commencing flight testing of a prototype wideband communications suite planned to equip an Aerovironment Global Observer endurance …
Uncrewed Vehicles

UK procures further two Reapers

5th September 2008

The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) is set to expand its fleet of Predator B (MQ-9 Reaper) UAVs to five after Defence Equipment and Support …
Uncrewed Vehicles

UK: Heriot-Watt University Triumphs at the Student Autonomous Underwater Competition Europe

5th September 2008

The Heriot-Watt University team was third time lucky as it triumphed over international opposition at the third edition of the Student Autonomous Underwater Competition – …
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Customs and Border Protection Aircraft Deployed to Support Hurricane Gustav Response

5th September 2008

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has deployed the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Predator B to support the response and recovery efforts of Hurricane Gustav. CBP …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Michael Toscano Named AUVSI Executive Director

5th September 2008

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Toscano as the Executive Director …