Air News & Articles

RAF Brize Norton Support Services Contract Begins

Serco will introduce new specialist services at RAF Brize Norton including airfield services, additional engineering, transport, fuels, logistics, cargo/freight movements, fitness instructors and administration

Dec 09, 2021
First Visual Display Systems Delivered for RAF Typhoon Program

CAE will provide a total of ten Medallion MR e-Series visual display systems that BAE Systems will integrate into the Typhoon full-mission simulators as part of the Typhoon Future Synthetic Training program for the Royal Air Force (RAF)

Dec 09, 2021
UK and Qatar Unveil New Joint Hawk Squadron

The new Squadron will deliver advanced and high-speed jet training to Qatari Emiri Air Force and Royal Air Force pilots in the new Hawk trainer aircraft

Dec 09, 2021
Data Link Communication for Rotary Wing Aircraft

Rohde & Schwarz has performed a comprehensive series of measurements on three different types of rotorcraft to investigate the influence of rotors on radio waves for the German Armed Forces

Dec 08, 2021
EDGE Group Entities Sign Depot-Level Maintenance Agreement

GAL will undertake aircraft, engine and component depot level maintenance services for its UAE Air Force and Air Defense customers at AMMROC’s world-class maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in Al Ain, UAE

Dec 08, 2021
New Helicopter Service and Logistics Center in Brazil

Leonardo’s new helicopter support site in Itapevi is based on an 80,000 m2 area, of which 6,000 m2 comprises buildings and infrastructures, and can host up to 20 aircraft simultaneously

Dec 08, 2021
80 Rafale F4 Aircraft for UAE Air Force

The Rafale F4, for which the Emirates Air Force will be the first user outside France, will enable the Emirates Armed Forces to guarantee sovereignty and operational independence

Dec 07, 2021
New Compass Call System for Electronic Warfare Aircraft

BAE Systems' Compass Call is an airborne tactical electromagnetic attack weapon system that disrupts enemy command and control communications, radar, and navigation systems

Dec 06, 2021
Gripen E Enters Serial Delivery Phase

The serial delivery phase of Saab's Gripen E aircraft begins with four aircraft for the Brazilian Air Force and two for the Swedish Air Force

Dec 03, 2021
US Ally Orders AeroVironment UAVs

AeroVironment will deliver its Puma 3 AE and Wasp AE small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), initial spares packages, training and support to an allied nation

Dec 03, 2021
System-Level Tests Completed for British RAF Protector Drones

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ Protector RG Mk1 drone underwent full-scale static strength, high-intensity radiated frequency and environmental testing

Dec 02, 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.