L3 Technologies Link Training and Simulation is about to start offering UH-60L Black Hawk training at its headquarters in Arlington, Texas. The UH-60L simulator joins …
Leonardo and the Italian Air Force have signed a collaboration agreement to create an International Flight Training School (IFTS) based largely on the current assets …
17th July 2018
As the threat of incoming, armed drones becomes increasingly prevalent, the US Army is moving out and acquiring Raytheon's Coyote UAS and the KRFS radar …
17th July 2018
Inzpire has been selected for the UK MoD’s Rotary-wing Cockpit Situational Awareness Tool (CSAT) programme with its GECO military air mission support system, the company …
16th July 2018
Defence manufacturer Leonardo has used this year’s Farnborough airshow to lift the lid on several new electronic systems for the aerial domain. The new products …
16th July 2018
Industry is waiting with bated breath for the US Air Force to pick its new Advanced Pilot Trainer (T-X) aircraft. Speaking with Shephard at Farnborough on …
16th July 2018
Lockheed Martin has a tentative deal with the US Air Force for its next lot of F-35 Lightning II fighters and the company is continuing …
16th July 2018
As Britain faces a tumultuous political future outside the European Union, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson used this year's Farnborough airshow to highlight the government’s commitment …
16th July 2018
As the commercial UAS sector continues to mature, companies have to be able to offer a variety of services to potential customers and diversify business …
16th July 2018
The main industry figures involved in developing the US Army’s medium lift FVL aircraft, commonly referred to as capability set 3, are working together to …
16th July 2018
With flight training increasingly being conducted on simulators, the integration of cross domain capabilities is widely regarded as the next vital step in the industry. …
16th July 2018
After 15 years of continuous operations, the UK’s Joint Helicopter Command, which runs the Chinook, Gazelle, Puma and Merlin fleets, is currently in a state …
15th July 2018
In June, US Army leaders announced that in five years time they hope to have two new prototype attack reconnaissance helicopters flying. With such an aggressive …
15th July 2018
Elbit Systems has identified a growing market for civil avionics systems in military aircraft, with the products forming a key focus for the Israeli company …
15th July 2018
With Brexit looming large, the prospect of its impact on the defence sector and the UK's place politically and militarily will likely dominate discussions during …
13th July 2018
US adversary air specialists, Textron-owned ATAC, has now received the first 13 of a total of 63 Mirage F1 aircraft from the French Government. The …
13th July 2018
Four weeks in to his new role, Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen Sir Nick Carter was adamant that the nation must ensure profound interoperability …
12th July 2018
The every day accessibility of satellite technology is moving at such a rapid rate it is likely to have profound effects on security measures both …
12th July 2018
The RAF has announced that it is to establish a multi-domain air and space operations service - under the umbrella Group 11 - which will …
12th July 2018
The often criticised process of programme acquisition is being re-evaluated by the RAF as it begins to focus on how to acquire new capabilities rather …
12th July 2018
The UK’s lack of strategy surrounding Brexit could be impacting the defence sector’s annual turnover if figures released by the ADS Group are anything to …
11th July 2018
The RAF's AVM is keen for industry to shift attention away from autonomous air vehicles to an autonomous logistics chain to free personnel and focus …
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