Air News & Articles

Weapon Capability Enhancements for the UK and Italian F-35 Fleets

BAE Systems and MBDA will complete the integration of SPEAR precision surface attack weapons and Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missiles on the U.K. and Italian F-35 fleets

Sep 29, 2021
MOSA-Based Processing & Networking Modules to Support USAF Special Operations Aircraft

Curtiss-Wright Corporation will provide its Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-based processor and networking modules for use in the central processing component of the AC/MC-130J aircraft of the U.S. Air Force (USAF)

Sep 29, 2021
SeaGuardian Flies First Point-to-Point Unmanned Flight in UK

The flight showcased the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems SeaGuardian's operational capabilities, including its advanced maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, endurance, and interoperability with NATO partners

Sep 28, 2021
US Air Force Awards Contract for Target Drone Systems

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ BQM-167A is a sub-scale aerial target system used to provide a threat-representative target for the test and evaluation of new air-to-air weapons systems of the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Department of Defense

Sep 27, 2021
New Medium-Lift UAV For US Marine Corps Resupply Tasks

With self-deployment capability and loading capacity of up to 800Ib, the KARGO UAV from Kaman Corporation is designed to perform resupply missions in lethal, fluid combat environments

Sep 23, 2021
Rapid Dragon Demonstrates Palletized Munition Capability in First System-Level Flights

The Rapid Dragon team conducted an airdrop from C-17A and EC-130SJ aircraft, and, at an operationally relevant altitude, the pallets released surrogate missiles in quick succession, each aerodynamically identical to a JASSM-ER

Sep 23, 2021
DRONE DOME Counter-UAV System Used at UK G7 Summit

Rafael’s DRONE DOME counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems offer a modular, robust infrastructure comprised of electronic jammers, sensors, and artificial intelligence algorithms to secure threatened air space

Sep 23, 2021
Hybrid Unmanned Platform Delivered to USSOCOM

Robotican’s Gallo unmanned platform has both land robot and aerial drone capabilities for military reconnaissance missions in confined spaces such as subterranean environments or inside buildings

Sep 22, 2021
Wheels and Brakes Upgrade for USAF Super Hercules Aircraft

Collins Aerospace will provide boltless wheels and carbon brakes for U.S. Air Force (USAF) Super Hercules aircraft that last up to eight times longer than existing equipment

Sep 22, 2021
Additional Funding to Advance UK Future Combat Air Capability

BAE Systems will progress the design and development of the U.K.’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS) which will ensure the Royal Air Force and its allies retain world-leading, independent military capability

Sep 21, 2021
C4ISR Mission Software Receives DO-178C Qualification

CarteNav’s AIMS-ISR mission software has achieved DO-178C level D qualification from Transport Canada, enabling mission operators to create flight plans within AIMS-ISR contextualized with sensor and mission data

Sep 21, 2021
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.