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

Northrop Grumman's Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System Fielded With Automatic Takeoff and Landing System

30th September 2009

Northrop Grumman has equipped and fielded its Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) with an Automatic Takeoff and Landing System (ATLS) to the Army's UAS Training …
Digital Battlespace

NATO Agency Delivers Airborne Chat Capability

30th September 2009

Real time collaboration via an airborne internet protocol (IP) based ‘chat’ capability is now possible onboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. …
Digital Battlespace

First Operational Growler Squadron Safe for Flight

30th September 2009

Electronic Attack (VAQ) 132 received the official notification in a Sept. 22 Navy message from Capt. Tom Slais, Commander Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet, …
Defence Helicopter

UK MOD Announces £300m To Boost Puma Power

29th September 2009

The RAF’s fleet of Puma helicopters will receive a £300M upgrade that will enhance performance and enable it to operate in the toughest and most …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter and UK MoD sign contract for RAF Puma Life Extension Programme

29th September 2009

Eurocopter and United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence Eurocopter UK and the British Ministry of Defence signed a contract on September 18 for the Life Extension …
Defence Helicopter

ATAK Team Announce T129 Maiden Flight

28th September 2009

AgustaWestland has announced that the ATAK Team, comprising Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), Aselsan and AgustaWestland, has successfully performed the maiden flight of the first …
Defence Helicopter

Helitech: the place for contracts

28th September 2009

The buoyancy of the rotary wing sector was highlighted by significant contracts announced during Helitech 2009. The exhibition saw an unaudited figure* of 4,047 visitors …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Navy Falkland veteran flies against Taleban

28th September 2009

A Royal Navy reservist and veteran of the Falkland’s conflict has volunteered for a tour in Afghanistan with 663 Squadron Army Air Corps, flying the …
Defence Helicopter

Vector Aerospace announces new contract with Boeing

28th September 2009

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services - Fleetlands has been awarded an initial contract by Boeing to carry out major modification packages on United Kingdom Ministry of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Yuma air station UAS runway completed

28th September 2009

Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 finished constructing a new unmanned aircraft systems runway at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., Sept. 21, 2009. The …
Defence Helicopter

Fifth MH-60T Medium Range Recovery Helicopter Delivered to Coast Guard

28th September 2009

On September 11, 2009, the Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate’s HH-60 Conversion and Sustainment Project, in conjunction with the Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center H-60 Product …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Simlat Awarded Contract for Advanced UAS Operator Performance Evaluation and Debriefing System

25th September 2009

Simlat Awarded Contract for Advanced UAS Operator Performance Evaluation and Debriefing System Simlat announces a recently awarded contract for supplying its unique evaluation and debriefing …
Uncrewed Vehicles

InterSense Announces Breakthrough IMU Chip for Navigation and Stabilization

25th September 2009

InterSense Inc., a market leader in precision motion technology, will unveil the NavChip OEM Developer’s Kit at the Institute of Navigation’s 2009 GNSS show (ION …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AAI and L-3 Deliver Aerial Situational Awareness Architecture for Manned/Unmanned Systems

25th September 2009

AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, and L-3 Communication Systems-West today announced the achievement of a vital situational awareness …
Defence Helicopter

Tigres in action

25th September 2009

The French Army has released details of combat actions by its new Eurocopter Tigre attack helicopters in Afghanistan under Operation Pamir. On Saturday, September 5, …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Navy Sea Kings 'Bag' Intelligence Over Helmand

25th September 2009

The Royal Navy's unique airborne surveillance and control helicopters, known as 'Baggers', have recently deployed to Helmand for the first time, where they are detecting, …
Defence Helicopter

Viper pilot earns Distinguished Flying Cross

25th September 2009

A Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, nicknamed the Vipers, recently received one of the highest honors of a Marine aviator for acts …
Defence Helicopter

£408M upgrade for RAF Chinooks in Afghanistan

24th September 2009

This upgrade will include a £128m contract which will give the whole Chinook fleet a significant boost by fitting a more powerful engine, enabling the …
Defence Helicopter

Vector Aerospace awarded Bell UH-1 maintenance fixture certification and dynamic component overhaul approval

24th September 2009

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America has received Bell Helicopter approval for both its UH-1 airframe maintenance fixture as well as for the repair and overhaul …