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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Saturn Lynx Over The Moon With Missile Firings

21st July 2009

The first live firings from the Lynx Mk 8 Saturn Radio Upgrade 3 took place recently at the QinetiQ ranges at Aberporth, West Wales. Trial …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Aurora Excalibur UAS Makes First Flight

21st July 2009

Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation (Aurora) announced today that it has successfully completed the first flight of the Excalibur Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The vertical takeoff …
Defence Helicopter

New UH-72As aid 'Flatiron' at Fort Rucker

21st July 2009

With the arrival of three new UH-72A Lakota helicopters last week at Cairns Army Airfield, Air Ambulance Detachment, known as "Flatiron," can better assist Fort …
Uncrewed Vehicles

New family of UAVs make appearance at UV Conference

21st July 2009

A new family of Unmanned Airborne Systems is making its appearance at the UV Europe Conference being held at the Celtic Manor Hotel on 22 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia target drone tender to be issued in October

21st July 2009

Australia will release a formal request for tender in October for its Joint Project 66 phase 1 air defence target system requirement, with planning calling …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman Highlights Unmanned Systems Capabilities at UV Europe 2009

21st July 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation will be participating in the UV Europe conference and exhibition where it will highlight its industry leading capabilities in unmanned aircraft systems …
Defence Helicopter

EADS North America delivers first US Army UH-72A Lakota helicopters for basing outside of continental United States

20th July 2009

The first two EADS North America-built UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters to be based outside of the continental United States have been delivered to the …
Defence Helicopter

Osceola County Sheriff Department Equips Second OH-58 With Sagem ICDS

20th July 2009

Wysong Enterprises of Blountville, TN has completed the second installation of the Sagem Integrated Cockpit Display System in Osceola County Sheriff Department’s OH-58 helicopter. The …
Defence Helicopter

NAVAIR delivers two more Sea King helicopters to Argentine Navy

20th July 2009

A second pair of former US Navy UH-3H Sea King helicopters were delivered to the Argentine Navy June 26 in Puerto Belgrano, Argentina. NAVAIR’s Tactical …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Blue Bear Systems flies into the record books

16th July 2009

An unmanned aircraft developed by Bedford-based Blue Bear Systems Research opened the flying display at the prestigious RAF Waddington International Air Show held on 4 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

UVflightplanner Now Offers FAA-Approved GPS RAIM Prediction Analysis

16th July 2009

UVflightplanner.com, now offers clients the option of having a flight plan calculated with a GPS RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) prediction analysis (including oceanic). Universal’s …
Uncrewed Vehicles

French unmanned aircraft protect Bagram Airmen, coalition forces

14th July 2009

Airmen of the French unmanned aircraft system operational squadron here are active on patrols in the sky over Afghanistan looking for any movement that could …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Officials announce Predator, Reaper additional formal training location

14th July 2009

Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico will be the new location for an additional MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper formal training unit, announced the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Aeroart exploring small logistics UAS

14th July 2009

French unmanned air system developer Aeroart is exploring potential development of a lightweight logistics air vehicle with two concepts now being market tested. The proposed …
Uncrewed Vehicles

CBP Completes Unmanned Aircraft Surveillance in Great Lakes Region

13th July 2009

US Customs and Border Protection's Office of Air and Marine announced that it concluded surveillance operations along the U.S. side of the maritime border of …
Defence Helicopter

South Carolina welcomes the Longbow

13th July 2009

The South Carolina Army National Guard's 1st of the 151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB) recently held the rollout ceremony of their newest Apache against the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Mercury Computer Systems announces $2.7 million order for Predator upgrade

13th July 2009

Mercury Computer Systems has announced it has received a $2.7 million production order from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to provide RACE++ Series rugged computing modules …
Defence Helicopter

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron "Chargers" Celebrate Silver Anniversary

13th July 2009

The Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14 "Chargers" celebrated 25 years of service in the fleet July 10, while deployed with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

French military look at UAS-based fog dispersal system trials

12th July 2009

French companies Aquaelicium and RFTronic are hoping to secure an award from the French DGA defence procurement agency by October this year to demonstrate an …