Air Warfare
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.
The JASDF has been looking to replace its T-4 jet fighters amid concerns over training capacity and pilot readiness for fifth-gen fighters.
Australia has a small but vibrant drone and counter-drone industry ranging from niche dual technology company Grabba Technologies to large multinational like DroneShield. It is these companies and a reshaping of procurement methods to ramp up its drone power.
Norway, Japan, Australia and the US have already selected Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for use from Lockheed Martin’s F-35A multirole fighter aircraft. Demand for the missile has led to an expansion in manufacturing.
Currently manufacturing 1,400 AIM-9X Block II missiles annually, Raytheon plans to reach the mark of 2,500 per year by September 2028.
With Every New RPA Innovation, General Atomics Aeronautical Pushes the Boundaries of the Possible to Make the World Safer and More Secure.
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.
9th January 2023
Yet another new customer is confirmed for the F-35A, as Canada finalises acquisition of the aircraft as a replacement for the CF-18 Hornet.
9th January 2023
Funding problems and an expired government directive mean the Colombian Air Force will have to find ways to keep its ageing IAI Kfir fleet in service for longer.
9th January 2023
Poland has contracted for two satellites to provide 30cm resolution image intelligence data with launch due in 2027.
9th January 2023
Cyber and dual-use capabilities, air defence systems, transport aircraft and armoured vehicles are among Slovenia's defence priorities.
9th January 2023
The announcement that Japan will join Italy and the UK in developing the Future Combat Air System indicates a new era of industry cooperation.
9th January 2023
The US Air Force has tested technologies designed to deliver information advantage to soldiers and improve their ability to process information and react to threats across all domains.
9th January 2023
Black Sage Technologies is known for its C-UAS solutions.
6th January 2023
A Rowan University team will create VR, AR and MR environments featuring armoured and tactical vehicles, gunner protection kits, threats and engagement scenarios to improve US Army tactical vehicle training.
6th January 2023
The US Air Force has validated that weapons can be fired effectively and safely from the F-15EX’s new weapon stations, adding additional payload capacity to the aircraft.
6th January 2023
The third prototype of the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet has flown, and supersonic flight will be achieved in Q1 2023. However, the timescale for Indonesia honouring its financial commitments to the programme remains unclear.
6th January 2023
The new version of Vrgineers' wireless XTAL headset has applications for maintenance and special forces training.
6th January 2023
The upgraded Reaper features enhancements to several key systems.
6th January 2023
South Korea is investing big in an F-15 fleet overhaul and new tankers, despite being unable to counteract small UAVs from North Korea.
5th January 2023
The Missile Track Custody system will give the US Space Force a medium Earth orbit-based missile tracking capability.
5th January 2023
The new contract includes aircraft for the US and a number of allies with the first jets to feature the latest hardware that powers Block 4 capabilities.
5th January 2023
The USN has followed in the USAF's footsteps by ordering a pair of Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie UAVs.
5th January 2023
The delivery of AGM-88 anti-radiation missiles provides Taiwan’s fighter fleet with a suppression/destruction of enemy air defences (SEAD/DEAD) capability for the first time.
5th January 2023
The decision by the Republic of Korea Navy means KAI will be third company in the world to develop a dedicated minesweeping helicopter.
4th January 2023
Boeing and Sikorsky think the US Army's decision on the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft was not made in the right way and have filed a protest with the US Government Accountability Office, pausing the programme for more than three months.