Air News & Articles

Tests Completed on In-Flight Refueling Tech

During the second flight tests, the Auto'Mate demonstrator showcased the potential of Autonomous Assets Air to Air Refueling (A4R) operations flying with five unmanned drones, under the control of an A310 MRTT tanker

Nov 30, 2023
Elbit Systems to Provide DIRCM Self Protection Suites

Elbit’s DIRCM laser protection systems have accumulated hundreds of thousands of flight hours on dozens of platforms and provide advanced defensive technology solutions

Nov 30, 2023
Partnership to Distribute C-UAS Solutions

All Secure Group will work with D-Fend Solutions to distribute the EnforceAir C-UAS solution to state and local law enforcement agencies and other specific sectors such as prisons

Nov 30, 2023
Piasecki to Develop Next-Gen VTOLs & Hydrogen Propulsion Tech

The award from the U.S. Air Force enables Piasecki to flight demonstrate its ARES tilt-duct VTOL UAS and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion technologies for VTOL and other aviation applications

Nov 29, 2023
Embraer Delivers Upgraded E-99 Aircraft

The E-99M aircraft now features an updated Erieye Radar and C2 systems, as well as new Electronic Warfare systems, a new IFF Transponder, and much more

Nov 28, 2023
Long-Endurance Maritime Surveillance UAS Launched

The medium-altitude long-endurance UAS boasts an outstanding endurance of up to 35 hours, ensuring extended mission coverage and increased operational efficiency

Nov 22, 2023
Pratt & Whitney Receives $870 Million Sustainment Contract for TF33 Engines

Pratt & Whitney will provide comprehensive engine sustainment services including maintenance, spare parts, repairs and engineering support for a global fleet of nearly 1,000 engines over a six-year period

Nov 21, 2023
Short Takeoff/Landing UAS Demonstration on Aircraft Carrier

The MQ-9B STOL UAS is being considered by the Royal Navy and other navies that operate aircraft from large flat-deck warships without catapults and arresting gear

Nov 21, 2023
BAE Systems to Enhance Eurofighter Typhoon GPS Technology

BAE Systems' Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGAR) will boost the protection of the Eurofighter Typhoon from GPS signal jamming, spoofing, and Radio Frequency (RF) interference

Nov 20, 2023
Aurora to Design High-Speed, Vertical Lift Plane

The X-Plane will have a be lift, low drag fan-in-wing demonstrator aircraft that integrates a blended wing body platform, with embedded engines and moderate sweep

Nov 17, 2023
NATO Selects E-7 Wedgetail as New Command & Control Aircraft

The E-7 Wedgetail is an advanced early warning and control aircraft that provides situational awareness and command and control functions, detecting hostile aircraft, missiles, and ships at great distances with a powerful radar

Nov 17, 2023
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