Lockheed Martin aims to reduce sustainment costs and support mission readiness of the global F-35 fleet, providing sustainment activities for the current fleet and building enterprise capacity to support the future fleet of more than 3,000 aircraft
In its first test flight, Northrop Grumman’s Next Generation Electronic Warfare system and the AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar demonstrated full interoperability in a realistic and contested electromagnetic spectrum environment
The Enhanced Vision System from Collins Aerospace uses multiple wave-length cameras to see in poor-visibility conditions, benefiting the C-130 during missions in remote areas, natural disasters, humanitarian relief, and search and rescue efforts
The new Boeing MQ-25 facility will include state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and tools, including robotic automation and advanced assembly techniques, to improve product quality and employee ergonomics
Collins Aerospace will provide NP2000 propeller systems for 26 more C-130H aircraft for the U.S. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve to increase thrust, reduce maintenance and enhance crew comfort
At DSEI, Leonardo spotlighted nine British companies who will be involved in delivering the AW149 helicopter for the U.K. Armed Forces should it be chosen by the U.K. Ministry of Defense
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
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)
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
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
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
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.
