Air News & Articles

Ukraine Orders Three AN-178 Military Aircraft

The AN-178 can be used for the delivery of personnel, weapons and light military equipment by landing and parachute methods, as well as for cargo transportation

Jan 13, 2021
High-Altitude BACN Gateway System Reaches 200,000 Combat Flight Hours

Northrop Grumman’s advanced Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) gateway system translates and distributes imagery, voice and tactical data from disparate elements - enhancing situational awareness for warfighters

Jan 12, 2021
Sagetech to Develop Solutions for Future USAF Detect and Avoid System 

The company will develop components for a detect-and-avoid system that will enable unmanned aerial systems to safely operate beyond visual line-of-sight in the National Airspace System

Jan 12, 2021
F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstrates Suitability for Indian Navy

Boeing and the U.S. Navy prove that the F/A-18 fighter aircraft would do well with the short takeoff aboard Indian Navy aircraft carriers, making the Super Hornet a frontline fighter option

Jan 12, 2021
India Conducts Successful Maiden Launch of Army Version MRSAM Weapon System

The Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) has been developed jointly by DRDO, India and IAI, comprising of Command post, Multi-Function Radar and Mobile Launcher system

Jan 10, 2021
Boeing Field Service Reps to be Dedicated to U.S. Army’s AH-64 Apaches for a Further Five Years

Boeing’s Apache FSR team includes 100% veterans of the U.S. military, providing on-site technical support, innovation, training and cost savings

Jan 10, 2021
Saab Receives Order for Swedish Gripen C/D Fighters Options Definition

The order will provide expertise in developing advanced fighter technology and give the Swedish FMV the means to decide how Gripen remains a formidable frontline fighter for the future

Jan 09, 2021
ÖAMTC Air Rescue Acquires Five Airbus H135 Helionix Version Helicopters

ÖAMTC Air Rescue have signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of five Helionix H135s. The delivery of the first helicopter is scheduled for early 2022

Jan 08, 2021
Italian Air Force Takes Delivery of First Two Advanced M-345 Jet Trainer Aircraft

The M-345 from Leonardo is a highly-effective military pilot training platform, delivering jet trainer aircraft-like performance at significantly lower operating cost

Jan 08, 2021
Meggitt to Provide Liquid Palletized Cooling Units to US Navy

The innovative liquid palletized solution will directly support the P-8A aircraft and provide essential cooling to critical mission equipment and sensors

Jan 07, 2021
Solar-Electric Zephyr HAPS Completes New Test Flight Campaign

The Airbus Defense and Space campaign focused on operational flexibility and aircraft agility, testing lower altitude flying and early stage transition to the stratosphere of the solar-electric Zephyr.

Jan 06, 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.