Air Warfare

Japan and South Korea upgrade F-15 fighters to keep them relevant

Japan and South Korea plan major enhancements to their F-15 programmes.

Industrial benefit or political distraction? Navigating the final assembly line

Using the example of the F-35, does rolling out a domestic final assembly line make economic or industrial sense for countries wanting to purchase new aircraft?

Analysis: Is the C-5 Galaxy in it for the long-haul?

What are the realistic options for replacing or replicating the C-5’s unique capability when it finally reaches its end of life?

Israel’s Elbit Systems riding high and reports almost a billion dollars in orders to close 2024

Elbit Systems has signed another US$967 million in orders in the past three months after reporting its land revenues increased by 24% for 3Q2024 compared to 3Q 2023 thanks to increasing ammunition and munition sales in Israel.

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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

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.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

Quatro Composites Supports Insitu in Developing and Manufacturing Next Generation UAS Structures

6th October 2009

Quatro Composites, a leader in design and manufacturing of advanced composite structures, has become a technology partner in developing and manufacturing composite components for Insitu's …
Defence Helicopter

Three new MEDEVAC-configured UH-72As delivered to Fort Polk, Louisiana

6th October 2009

The US Army Air Ambulance Detachment, 5th Aviation Battalion at Fort Polk, Louisiana, has received three new MEDEVAC-configured Lakota UH-72As for its air medical operations. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Rotomotion SR20 first and only UAS to complete multiple high wind flights DSEi 2009 in London

6th October 2009

ASM Europe Ltd demonstrated Rotomotion’s Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) at the Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) conference last month, successfully completing a total of …
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman Announces Successful G/ATOR AESA System Tests

6th October 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation today announced a prototype partial array antenna representative of the US Marine Corps Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) active electronic scanned array …
Defence Helicopter

Portuguese Air Force Pumas mark 40 years of service

5th October 2009

The Pumas of 752 Squadron, Portuguese Air Force have celebrated 40 years of service and 70,000 flight hours. The SA330 Pumas, which are based at …
Defence Helicopter

Army Apaches conduct training onboard HMS Ocean

5th October 2009

Two Apache helicopters from 4 Regiment Army Air Corps, based at Wattisham, have been conducting maritime aviation training in the North Sea. The aircrew, recently returned …
Defence Helicopter

Flood relief operations put IAF helicopters on war footing

5th October 2009

Following a request from the Karnataka and Andhra state governments to assist it in the relief and rescue operation, Training Command responded to the call …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Extended Range/Multi-Purpose Unmanned Aircraft System Readies for Immediate and Future Combat

5th October 2009

The Extended Range/Multi-Purpose (ER/MP) MQ-1C unmanned aircraft system (UAS) – the Army’s newest UAS – is undergoing successful testing in Iraq in preparation for near-term …
Defence Helicopter

Denel Aviation Upgrades the Oryx On-Board Communication and Navigation Systems

5th October 2009

Denel Aviation has been tasked with upgrading the Oryx helicopter’s on-board communication and navigation systems. The systems’ upgrade, which will include the modification and installation …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Army Leads Defense Department Effort to Coordinate Near-Term Flying of Unmanned Aircraft in National Airspace

5th October 2009

The Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Office today announced it has created a new directorate to lead one of the Department of Defense (DoD) …
Defence Helicopter

FLIR and Sofradir to collaborate on new camera

5th October 2009

FLIR Systems and Sofradir today announced they will be collaborating on state-of-the-art, third-generation dual-band detectors and camera cores to create thermal cameras with enhanced capabilities …
Defence Helicopter

ATK Awarded $25 Million Contract Option to Produce LW30mm M789 HEDP

5th October 2009

Alliant Techsystems has been awarded a $25 million contract option to provide lightweight (LW) 30mm M789 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) tactical ammunition for the …
Defence Helicopter

AgustaWestland Congratulates the 2009 Cormorant Trophy Winners

4th October 2009

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates the crew of the Canadian Forces 442 Search and Rescue Squadron, based at CFB Comox, on winning the 2009 Cormorant …
Defence Helicopter

AUSA 09: Boeing links Apache to multiple networks in C4ISR On-The-Move demo

3rd October 2009

In the run up to the Association of the US Army’s annual meeting in Washington DC next week, Boeing has revealed details of its networking …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing Wideband Networking Waveform, Apache Demonstrate Future Force Interoperability

2nd October 2009

Two Boeing programs, the Wideband Networking Waveform (WNW) and the AH-64 Apache, participated in a successful integrated capabilities event this summer at the U.S. Army's …
Defence Helicopter

Dramatic end to long range RAF rescue

2nd October 2009

A dramatic Search and Rescue (SAR) mission that saw a Canadian seaman saved by a Royal Air Force crew, took place more than 200 miles …
Defence Helicopter

Carey Bond Appointed President of Sikorsky Global Helicopters

2nd October 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the appointment of Carey Bond as president of the company's Sikorsky Global Helicopters business. Bond also retains his previous position …
Defence Helicopter

Coastguard helicopters reach landmark operational date

1st October 2009

The new search and rescue helicopters at the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) base in Stornoway in the Western Isles have completed nearly 350 …
Defence Helicopter

Merlins prepare to get hot and high in Afghanistan

30th September 2009

In Iraq Merlins proved their worth. Now the RAF prepares its helicopters and crews for the challenge of Afghanistan. With all RAF aircraft out of …