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.
Airbus says it will aim to have a working prototype of the MQ-72C Logistics Connector by the end of the decade as it bids for a contract with the US Marine Corps.
Funding of £300 million will go towards training personnel on the FIRCTS programmes to meet a growing demand for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) platforms.
Given the geopolitical gravity, analysts have said the defence and security agreement established falls short of what is needed for future UK-EU co-operation.
Poland first issued a requirement for up to 24 helicopters and associated training systems in January 2024.
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.
3rd February 2022
MINC will help the US military move away from static and siloed information architectures towards autonomous, dynamic and mission-driven approaches.
3rd February 2022
A USAF F-15EX fighter aircraft has test-fired a missile for the first time.
3rd February 2022
Spartan Air Academy carries on with contractor logistics support for Iraqi Air Force T-6 pilot training.
3rd February 2022
The DoD and US intelligence agencies are pursuing faster ways of deciphering RF signals.
2nd February 2022
US DARPA has contracted Northrop Grumman to develop a rotorcraft pilot AI assistant.
2nd February 2022
Spain is part of a European trend to modernise CH-47 Chinooks.
2nd February 2022
With IOT&E completion due this month, NAVAIR has modified contracts for CH-53K Lot 6 LRIP and procurement of long-lead items for Lot 7 LRIP.
2nd February 2022
Venerable Dutch F-16 fleet will receive new flaperons via the FMS programme.
2nd February 2022
Five extra H135s are being supplied by Airbus to the UK MoD.
2nd February 2022
Isotropic Systems and SES Government Solutions have completed the testing of new antenna trials, which will increase US and NATO forces’ connectivity.
1st February 2022
Unit price figures from Shephard indicate that Uzbekistan will receive about 40 RQ-20B Puma 3 AE small UASs under the FMS programme.
1st February 2022
After a number of delays the UK has published its first Defence Space Strategy.
1st February 2022
Xenics has released its newest camera core, specialised for lightweight use.
1st February 2022
Tactical Engagement Simulation System kits are included in the latest aspect of the FMS deal to sell AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters to Morocco.
1st February 2022
Lockheed Martin is pushing for its LMXT tanker aircraft (based on the A330 MRTT) to be selected by the USAF in the KC-Y programme.
1st February 2022
New facility in Bremen to host academic, simulator and live-flying training to more than 40 student aviators in the first year.
1st February 2022
In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is encouraging to see developments continue in the field of training and simulation. I/ITSEC 2021 provided the perfect opportunity to speak with manufacturers and explore the changes under way.
1st February 2022
Russia recently demonstrated its capacity for rapid military deployment in Kazakhstan but dark clouds are gathering over its airlift prospects, especially as new Antonov aircraft (and spare parts) cannot be procured from Ukraine.
1st February 2022
Collins Aerospace has made new progress when demonstrating Air Launched Effects (ALE) capabilities under the US Army's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) effort.