UVision’s HERO loitering munition family is widely used. As an air-launched loitering munition, however, it is a new concept which could meet a specific declared need of the US Marine Corps.
Currently manufacturing 1,400 AIM-9X Block II missiles annually, Raytheon plans to reach the mark of 2,500 per year by September 2028.
A special procurement notice for the Flight School Next was issued this week as potential suppliers step up their efforts.
Poland first issued a requirement for up to 24 helicopters and associated training systems in January 2024.
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
3rd September 2024
The modifications are intended to upgrade the fleet and extend their active lifespan.
30th August 2024
According to the supplier, Athena is a next-generation missile warning sensor that provides 360-degree situational awareness.
28th August 2024
The Pentagon has increased its naval and aerial assets in the area due to Houthi and Hezbollah attacks.
22nd August 2024
The hangar will allow for rigorous testing of technologies on modern defence assets, without allowing jamming signals to escape into the wild.
20th August 2024
The VH-92A is a militarised version of the S-92A and replaces the existing fleet of VH-3D, VH-60N and VH-92A helicopters.
20th August 2024
The approval of four Foreign Military Sale (FMS) requests this week follows the green light for the sale to Israel of 50 F-15IA multi-role fighter aircraft and mid-life update kits for the country’s existing F-15s and other equipment in deals worth $20 billion.
14th August 2024
Poland selected the Apache two years ago and recently finalised details of an offset agreement. The Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Letter of Offer and Agreement (LOA) has sealed the deal.
13th August 2024
The contract will deliver aircraft engineering support to the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) Merlin Helicopter Force and Wildcat Helicopter Force based out of RNAS Culdrose and RNAS Yeovilton respectively.
9th August 2024
Genohco will team up with Northrop Grumman to work on South Korea’s helicopter-based laser mine detection programme.
7th August 2024
The investigation report pointed to a gearbox failure and management issues as the main causes of the accident.
7th August 2024
While lawmakers intend to provide additional resources for procurement for all US branches, they have reduced the budget for main programmes such as F-35, MQ-25, PIM and AMPV.
6th August 2024
Boeing announced in November last year that it was transitioning towards the low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter after delivering the sixth and final test aircraft to the US Air Force (USAF).
5th August 2024
Agreeing the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Milestone B Acquisition Decision Memorandum means rotorcraft design and planning can begin.
2nd August 2024
Including the new order, the US Army has contracted for a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft.
1st August 2024
The US offered a dozen AH-1Z Viper helicopters to Slovakia at two-thirds discount with the latter sending fighter aircraft to Ukraine, which would extend H-1 production beyond 2024.
31st July 2024
The Saudi Arabia defence industry showcase will return in 2026 with promises of more innovation and technologies from around the world.
30th July 2024
Boeing has seen a renewed demand for the Apache attack helicopter with Poland and Australia becoming customers, while India, the UK, the US, the Netherlands and Egypt have also bought new aircraft or upgraded platforms.
26th July 2024
The Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) programme is a transnational effort across NATO to replace a range of helicopters which are expected to begin retiring from the mid-2030s.
26th July 2024
Maritime security concerns has led India to delay its pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing and procurement as it makes urgent orders from international OEMs due to maritime security concerns.
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