Air News & Articles

Sagetech Avionics Wins Homeland Security Grant
Sagetech Avionics Wins Homeland Security Grant

Sagetech Avionics has been awarded a one million-dollar grant to fund further development of a mid-air conflict management and collision avoidance system.

Nov 02, 2021
4D Longer-Range Radar Platform for Counter UAS Unveiled
4D Longer-Range Radar Platform for Counter UAS Unveiled

A pulse-Doppler cognitive 4D radar, EchoShield from Echodyne combines electronically scanned array beamforming and real-time dynamic waveform synthesis to deliver sub-degree tracking accuracy across a broad 3D field of view

Nov 01, 2021
Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System for Republic of Korea
Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System for Republic of Korea

Northrop Grumman is bringing its expertise in advanced technology, software, prime systems integration, advanced sensors and mission domain to deliver a low risk airborne Battle Management Command and Control capability for Korea

Oct 27, 2021
US Army Orders Additional Night Vision Cameras for Apache Helicopter
US Army Orders Additional Night Vision Cameras for Apache Helicopter

Intevac will continue to supply its Electron Bombarded Active Pixel Sensor (EBAPS) digital imaging sensor for extreme low-light level detection as part of the U.S. Army’s Apache Helicopter Modernized Pilot Night Vision Sensor program

Oct 27, 2021
New National Defense Prototype Center Opened in Kansas, US
New National Defense Prototype Center Opened in Kansas, US

Located at Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research, Spirit AeroSystems’ National Defense Prototype Center will be used for manufacturing and laboratory activities such as material processing and characterization work

Oct 25, 2021
New Long-Term Agreement for the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter
New Long-Term Agreement for the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter

Air Industries Group will deliver ‘Chaff Pods’ for the new CH-53K heavy lift helicopter to support the U.S. Marine Corps in transporting personnel and equipment from naval ships to land in the Indo-Pacific Theater

Oct 25, 2021
USAF Prepare to Test High Energy Laser on AC-130J Aircraft
USAF Prepare to Test High Energy Laser on AC-130J Aircraft

Lockheed Martin delivered the Airborne High Energy Laser subsystem for integration with other systems in preparation for U.S. military ground testing and ultimately flight testing aboard the AC-130J aircraft

Oct 25, 2021
Laser-Guided Rockets Tested Against Class 2 Unmanned Aerial Systems
Laser-Guided Rockets Tested Against Class 2 Unmanned Aerial Systems

BAE Systems’ APKWS rockets were integrated with standard M151 warheads and Mk66 motors with APKWS precision guidance kits and a proximity fuze, enabling them to engage and destroy drones

Oct 22, 2021
Second Core Tests Completed for Russian Superjet Engine
Second Core Tests Completed for Russian Superjet Engine

Rostec United Engine Corporation’s tests of the second prototype PD-8 engine core confirmed correct operation of components, required temperature and pressure parameters, and compliance with environmental standards

Oct 20, 2021
SeaGuardian Completes European Maritime Flight Demonstrations
SeaGuardian Completes European Maritime Flight Demonstrations

The flights showcased the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft’s maritime intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance, detect & avoid system, endurance, and interoperability with NATO partners

Oct 20, 2021
Signals Intelligence Sensor for US Air Force ISR Platforms
Signals Intelligence Sensor for US Air Force ISR Platforms

Northrop Grumman will deliver a design of a prototype sensor – including airborne and ground components – with open standards-based hardware and software architecture that can be scaled and configured for manned and unmanned aircraft

Oct 19, 2021
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