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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Defence Helicopter

First Swedish A109 lands on the Visby

2nd September 2009

The Swedish Navy has completed the first landing of its A109 naval helicopter on the Visby-class Corvette. The first A109E - Swedish designation Hkp 15 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's Hunter Unmanned Air System Successfully Complete GPS-guided Viper Strike Testing

2nd September 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation's Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), in use with the US Army since 1996, has successfully completed testing of the new GPS-guided Viper …
Defence Helicopter

Final Assembly for S-70i Black Hawk Helicopter Begins at PZL Mielec

1st September 2009

PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. company in Poland, has begun final assembly of the first S-70i Black Hawk helicopter. The production marks the beginning …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aerospace Services Hosts International Sea King Maintenance Symposium

1st September 2009

The 50th anniversary of the legendary S-61 helicopter will be celebrated during the 12th annual International Sea King Maintenance Symposium, kicking off today at the …
Defence Helicopter

US Army demos VUIT-2 software integration on Kiowa Warrior

1st September 2009

The US Army’s aviation directorate says that it has now carried out initial software integration for the video from unmanned aircraft systems for interoperability teaming …
Defence Helicopter

Coastguard winch operator celebrates 40 years of saving lives

1st September 2009

Kieran Murray, celebrates 40 years in total of Search and Rescue this month at his home base of Shetland. Senior winch operator Murray joined Bristows …
Defence Helicopter

Seven nations eyeing ex-RAN SH-2G(I) says Kaman

1st September 2009

Kaman says it does not expect to see a sale of former Australian SH-2G(I) Super Sea Sprite helicopters for at least another 12 months but …
Uncrewed Vehicles

UAV flies with heavy fuel motor

1st September 2009

At 12.30pm on 31 Aug 2009 a Nostromo Defensa S.A. Yarara completed its maiden flight powered by a Cubewano Ltd Sonic 35 Heavy Fuel motor. …
Defence Helicopter

Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 Builds One of the Largest Marine Corps Airfields

1st September 2009

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron-371 have been working diligently on the expansion of Camp Bastion airfield. Once finished, it will be one of the …
Defence Helicopter

Marine Corps squadrons train at Combat Center for upcoming deployment

1st September 2009

Two Marine Corps aviation units combined forces at the Combat Center’s Prospect training area to prepare for their deployments later this year. Marine Wing Support …
Defence Helicopter

Second British Chinook helicopter deliberately destroyed in Afghanistan

30th August 2009

A British Chinook helicopter was deliberately destroyed by ISAF Forces at 1605 local time having sustained damage on landing approximately 10km East of Sangin at …
Defence Helicopter

CAE awarded military contracts valued at more than C$100 million

28th August 2009

CAE has announced a series of military contracts with prime contractors and other military customers valued at more than C$100 million. Key customers include Eurocopter, …
Defence Helicopter

New EO/IR capability featured on latest MH-60T delivery

28th August 2009

On August 13, 2009, the Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate’s HH-60 Conversion and Sustainment Project, in conjunction with the Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) at …
Defence Helicopter

Setback in the Sand-Mishap Aircraft Returns to Service

28th August 2009

The H-60 Strategic Business Team (SBT) at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) knows they are a critical component of a global Navy that is forward …
Defence Helicopter

Somali pirates fire on US Navy Helicopter

28th August 2009

At approximately 8:00 a.m. local time, August 26, Somali pirates aboard Motor Vessel (M/V) Win Far, fired what appeared to be a large caliber weapon …
Uncrewed Vehicles

First Echo Hawk Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Delivered to US Air Force

28th August 2009

Aerocross Systems delivered the first Echo Hawk UAS to the US Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Armament Center, on Monday, 17 August 2009, under …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aerospace Services Delivers Helotrac RL Enhancements for US Army Light Utility Helicopter Program

27th August 2009

Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced it has delivered enhancements to the Helotrac RL maintenance management system for the US Army's UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MicroPilot releases the MP CAT lightweight UAV catapult

27th August 2009

For its eight consecutive presence since 2002 at AUVSI North American Convention & Trade Show being held this year in Washington D.C. , MicroPilot announced …
Defence Helicopter

Australian Black Hawks reach six year flying hours record

27th August 2009

The Australian Army's Sikorsky S-70-A9 Black Hawk helicopter fleet has achieved its highest rates of effort in more than six years according to the country's …