Air News & Articles

Autonomous Drone Delivery Device Receives UK IPO Patent 

The BMT SPARROW was developed for defense applications where drones are being trialed to resupply troops and deliver items such as sterilized medical equipment to dispersed, unpredictable, and hostile locations

Mar 17, 2023
French Air Force Procures E-3F AWACS Aircraft Flight Simulator

The Full Flight Simulator from Exail will provide an identical replica of the redesigned E-3F AWACS cockpit, providing French Air Force crews with access to a modern flight simulator adapted to their training needs and challenges

Mar 17, 2023
Ultra I&C Introduces MEO Capability for Expeditionary SATCOM

Ultra Intelligence & Communications (Ultra I&C) is adding Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) support for 1.0 meter to 2.4 meter flyaway terminals, complementing the existing GEO capability to make the terminals multi-orbit capable

Mar 17, 2023
Multi-Orbit, Resilient Satcom Systems for RAPCON-X Program

Designed to meet the emerging ISR needs of the DoD and International partners, ThinKom’s proven multi-orbit-capable, phased-array satcom technology meets the demands of Sierra Nevada Corporation’s RAPCON-X aircraft programs

Mar 16, 2023
Red Cat Investment in Firestorm Modular Unmanned Aerial Systems

Red Cat Holdings and Firestorm have a complementary approach to developing and deploying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Mar 16, 2023
Elbit to Supply Romanian Armed Forces with Aircraft Upgrades & Electronic Warfare Suites

Four contracts awarded to Elbit Systems for supply of solutions to the Romanian Armed Forces, including electro-optical infrared (EOIR) payloads and Brightnite systems, the contracts will be carried out over the coming year and up to four years

Mar 16, 2023
IFF Mode 5/S Transponders to be Installed in Spanish Military Helicopter Fleets

Sener signs the first contract with Airbus Helicopters Spain to install IFF mode 5/S transponders in helicopter fleets, a navigation and communication identification system sending and receiving radiofrequency signals

Mar 15, 2023
CMC Flight Management System Selected for Sikorsky Helicopter Models

The helicopters with CMC's equipment will be delivered to the US Army, US Air Force as well as international Black Hawk customers for use in a wide range of missions including search and rescue, troop transport, and medical evacuation

Mar 15, 2023
Implementing Digital Engineering Processes for Aircraft Design & Manufacturing

AERALIS has formed a partnership with ShinMaywa to explore how Digital Engineering can enhance ShinMaywa’s aircraft and AeroSystems business

Mar 15, 2023
Spanish Air Force Expands PC-21 Trainer Fleet

Alongside the order for the trainer aircraft, the package also includes a PC-21 simulator, two cockpit procedure trainers, additional mission planning and debriefing systems as well as pilot training software

Mar 14, 2023
Parsons Awarded Task Order for Air Base Air Defense Capabilities

The air-base air-defense (ABAD) capabilities will address threats ranging from unmanned aerial systems to cruise missiles against U.S. Air Forces-Europe (USAFE) and Air Forces Africa (AFAFRICA) bases

Mar 14, 2023
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