Air News & Articles

New Three-way Partnership for Potential German P-8A Fleet Support

Boeing has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with ESG Elektroniksystem und Logistik and Lufthansa Technik in anticipation of Germany acquiring the Boeing P-8A Poseidon multi-mission aircraft

Jun 29, 2021
Elbit Systems to Upgrade U.S. Army Aviator Night Vision Systems

The night vision upgrade to the legacy Aviator’s Night Vision Imaging Systems goggles will replace the existing green image intensification with white phosphor that presents more natural-looking visuals in black and white detail

Jun 29, 2021
First TH-73A Training Helicopter Delivered to U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy has received the first of 130 Leonardo TH-73A training helicopters, the model intended to replace the aging Bell TH-57 Sea Ranger training platform to serve as a training aircraft for thousands of Student Naval Aviators

Jun 28, 2021
Task Order Awarded for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Support

Alion will provide research, analysis, trade studies, and testing services in support of unmanned aerial systems programs to support the U.S. Army Program Executive Office - Aviation, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office

Jun 24, 2021
uAvionix Certifies Second Micro-Transponder with the DoD

The RT-2087/ZPX-A micro-transponder is now certified in accordance with the AIMS 17-1000 performance specification to enable small DoD aircraft to cooperatively participate in National Airspaces worldwide

Jun 23, 2021
Upgraded Electronic Warfare Suite for the Global F-16 Fleet

The reliable, sustainable electronic warfare (EW) suite is designed to give the fourth generation fleet the EW capabilities and performance of fifth generation aircraft, keeping the F-16 relevant for the duration of the platform’s lifespan

Jun 23, 2021
First Medical Evacuation Exercise with Electric Aircraft Completed

Agility Prime assessed the Kitty Hawk electric aircraft's ability to do medical evacuation and personnel recovery as well as remotely piloted and fully autonomous flight in the hope of providing new forms of transport for the U.S. military

Jun 23, 2021
AH-1Z Viper Helicopter Conducts First Flight Using Link 16

Link 16 technology from Northrop Grumman enables the AH-1Z to share information with other weapon systems, provide greater situational awareness, and enhance survivability to outmaneuver and defeat threats across a range of military operations

Jun 22, 2021
Leonardo Demonstrates Advanced Naval Systems at Formidable Shield 2021

Several Leonardo technologies were trialled at the Formidable Shield 2021 NATO air defense and anti-missile exercise, including the Kronos MFRA radar, multi data link communications system and Mode-5-capable Identification Friend/Foe system

Jun 22, 2021
MC-208 Guardian Progresses to Next Phase of Armed Overwatch Aircraft Competition

The MC-208 Guardian from MAG Aerospace has progressed to Phase 3 of the United States Special Operations Command’s Armed Overwatch effort, in search of new aircraft for the U.S. Armed Forces

Jun 21, 2021
Collins Aerospace Completes Milestone C for U.S. Navy Combat Training Program

Successful completion of Milestone C marks the transition to system production based on meeting all key performance parameters in the U.S. Navy’s Tactical Combat Training System II program

Jun 18, 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.