Air News & Articles

Next-Gen Adaptive Aircraft Engine Optimized for Future Warfighters

The next series of testing on GE Aerospace’s XA100 adaptive cycle engine has been completed, providing further insights to advance the future of adaptive aircraft engines

May 17, 2024
VTOL UAS for ISTAR Missions Acquired by Airbus

Airbus has acquired Aerovel and its Flexrotor Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS), designed for expeditionary missions requiring minimal footprint

May 17, 2024
Rugged Flight Test Mission Computers for Airborne Deployment

Curtiss-Wright’s new computers enable the airborne deployment of the industry-leading IADS RTStation data visualization software

May 16, 2024
Textron to Deliver HQ UAS to U.S. Army for FTUAS Program

For the Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System (FTUAS) options 3 and 4, Textron will complete multiple demos and eventually deliver an Aerosonde Mk. 4.8 Hybrid Quad (HQ) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) for test and evaluation

May 16, 2024
Maximum Capability Transponders & DAA Software Set for Australian Market

CAPAIR will bring air safety solutions to the Australian market, advancing autonomy and UAS integration by introducing Sagetech's detect and avoid (DAA) software and IFF transponders

May 13, 2024
New ABAD Pod in Development for Protection Against RF & IR Threats

The Airborne Battlespace Awareness and Defense (ABAD) payload is designed to enhance survivability of General Atomics' MQ-9A unmanned aerial system (UAS) against infrared (IR) and radio frequency (RF) threats

May 13, 2024
UAS Designer Hosts U.S. House Committee on Armed Services

RapidFlight, a designer of drones with designed for increased range and endurance, recently hosted Congressman Rob Wittman, Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee

May 13, 2024
U.S. DoD Replicator Initiative Opts for Switchblade Loitering Munition System

Selected for the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Replicator initiative, the Switchblade 600 from AeroVironment (AV) is a man-portable, extended-range loitering munition system equipped with an anti-armor warhead

May 10, 2024
New Rapidly Deployable Optionally Lethal Drone for Harsh Battlefield Conditions

Teledyne's Rogue 1, with a range of over six miles and reaching speeds of more than 70mph, is a optionally-lethal VTOL sUAS that enables warfighters to conduct precision-strikes against moving and stationary targets

May 08, 2024
RENI Subsidiary Receives Inaugural Airborne Surveillance Order

CADI has received its first order, including a ruggedized aero-computer that offers robust IO, centralized sensor management, and more for demanding defense and commercial applications

May 08, 2024
Coaxial Drone and Payloads to be Showcased at SOF 2024

At SOF 2024, Overwatch Group will launch unique drone technology and showcase its pioneering coaxial drone and associated payloads, among other advanced technologies

May 06, 2024
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