Air News & Articles

U.S. Army’s CH-47F CATs & MBRATs to be Upgraded

The CH-47F Chinook Avionics Trainer is a High-Fidelity Hands-On-Training System (HOTS) that provides full-task training through simulation of all avionics in an integrated configuration within a high-fidelity physical environment

Mar 16, 2021
Advanced Air-to-Air Missile Engagement Concept to be Developed

DARPA’s LongShot program enables Northrop Grumman to combine its expertise in advanced mission systems and rapid prototyping, to deliver advanced solutions that significantly increases weapon range and effectiveness

Mar 15, 2021
CBRN Pilot Protective Clothing for South Korean Air Force

Gentex Corp’s TACAIR product line will be used as a complete CBRN defense system, including mission essential equipment such as the Gentex oxygen mask as well as optical and communications devices

Mar 10, 2021
World’s First Day/Night Optical Radar to be Evaluated at Sea

The UAE will integrate the IAS HeliSAR Optical Radar into its AW139 SAR helicopter, evaluating how it works autonomously in the detection, classification and tracking of small objects at sea

Mar 05, 2021
Triad Amplified Radios for U.S. Army’s Lakota Helicopters

The versatile, high-powered THPR radio kits provide next-level voice, data, and video communication capabilities needed to improve the efficacy of tactical manoeuvres and increase soldier safety

Mar 04, 2021
German Forces Trial BriteCloud 218 Decoy from Airbus Target Drone

Leonardo’s world first BriteCloud 218 decoy was ejected from an Airbus RPATS test platform, successfully proving that the flare-sized electronic device can outwit missiles equipped with Semi-Active Radar (SAR) seeker technology

Mar 02, 2021
Collins Aerospace wins $34 million contract for USAF F-16 and B-2 sustainment

The award marks company’s largest Supplier Initiated Ordering program to date

Feb 24, 2021
Steadicopter Expands Military Applications for Black Eagle Unmanned Helicopters

Steadicopter has signed a number of cooperation agreements which will expand its offers by turning the company into a provider of integrative solutions to homeland security, military and law enforcement forces

Feb 23, 2021
SmartForce Digital Services for Royal Australian Air Force

Airbus’ SmartForce suite of services enables military operators to exploit aircraft data to improve troubleshooting, optimize maintenance effort and plan smartly for material demand and fleet availability

Feb 22, 2021
Maritime Configured SkyGuardian RPA to be Demonstrated in UK

The GA-ASI aircraft will be configured to include a multi-mode maritime surface-search radar with Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar imaging mode, and a HD, Full-Motion Video sensor equipped with optical and infrared cameras

Feb 18, 2021
New F-15EX Fighter Jet Completes Successful First Flight

Boeing’s newest fighter destined for the U.S. Air Force is the most advanced version to date, featuring the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System electronic warfare system to improve mission effectiveness

Feb 17, 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.