Air News & Articles

Electric Power Generation System Upgrade for B-52 Aircraft

The new Electric Power Generation System from Collins Aerospace will include eight generators per aircraft providing the added redundancy in onboard electrical power necessary to support future B-52 modernization upgrades

Jan 13, 2022
Marshall ATM System Now Operational at RAF Shawbury

Initial Operating Capability has been declared on the first total Marshall Air Traffic Management (ATM) Solution at the Shropshire air base as part of a £1.5 billion contract from Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)

Jan 12, 2022
SMASH Dragon Armed Drone System Launched

SMASH Dragon from SMART SHOOTER is an advanced robotic weaponry payload that can be mounted on different drones to help military and law enforcement professionals neutralize targets

Jan 11, 2022
Additional Hermes 900 UAS for Brazilian Air Force

Elbit Systems will supply its Hermes 900 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and spare parts over a period of 16 months

Jan 06, 2022
New Technologies for France’s Guépard Helicopters

A military version of the H160 helicopter, Guépard can perform up to 20 different mission types, including reconnaissance, fire support, special forces infiltration and command support

Jan 06, 2022
Top 10 Most Read Articles of 2021

Despite global challenges, 2021 has been a year of innovation and expansion within the world of defense and security technology. Here is our round-up of the 10 most read articles on Defense Advancement this year:

Jan 01, 2022
Two Bell 505 Helicopters for Indonesian Navy

The Indonesian Navy will use the Bell 505s as basic helicopter trainers

Dec 29, 2021
F-16 Depot-Level Maintenance and Modification Contract

AAR will provide aircraft depot-level maintenance and repair primarily for F-16 aircraft allocated to U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) and to support possible overflow requirements for all USAF F-16 aircraft

Dec 24, 2021
Swedish FMV Orders New Equipment for Gripen E Aircraft

Saab will supply new equipment to the Swedish Defense Material Administration (FMV) instead of reusing equipment from the existing Gripen C/D fleet

Dec 24, 2021
MQ-25 Completes First Carrier Tests with US Navy

Using a new remote-controlled system, the Boeing-owned MQ-25 T1 unmanned aerial refueling test asset easily and efficiently moved about the aircraft carrier deck

Dec 23, 2021
Potential Defense Variants for Eve eVTOL Aircraft

A joint study between BAE Systems and Embraer Defense & Security will look at how the aircraft could provide cost-effective, sustainable and adaptable capability as a defense variant

Dec 23, 2021
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