Air News & Articles

Sky Power Two Stroke UAS Engine Now With Increased Power
Sky Power Two Stroke UAS Engine Now With Increased Power

The company is now offering the two-stroke SP-210 FI TS ROS in run-in condition with 14kW, equating to a power increase of 27% from the previously offered 11kW

Jun 22, 2023
RTX Developing 1MW Generator for AFRL
RTX Developing 1MW Generator for AFRL

RTX is aiming to deliver hardware to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and test the generators to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 in 2024 using The Grid, an advanced electric power systems lab

Jun 21, 2023
Mercury Introduces ROCK 4 Mission Computer
Mercury Introduces ROCK 4 Mission Computer

The mission computer features 11th gen Intel Core i7 processor, 4x4 video/sensor switch, 1080p60 (full HD) video capabilities, and stackable, passively cooled, 3kg lightweight design to easily install and scale

Jun 21, 2023
Rafael Unveils Hypersonic Missile Interceptor
Rafael Unveils Hypersonic Missile Interceptor

Designed with exceptional maneuverability and high-speed capabilities, Sky Sonic effectively neutralizes hypersonic missiles, which travel at ten times the speed of sound, with unmatched precision and stealth

Jun 20, 2023
Elbit Unveils Nano SPEAR Advanced RF Decoy
Elbit Unveils Nano SPEAR Advanced RF Decoy

An advanced, expendable RF decoy, Nano SPEAR uses the aircraft's existing dispensing system, and once launched, acts independently to lure away hostile radar-guided missiles

Jun 20, 2023
Collaboration to Integrate AI Pilot on XQ-58 Valkyrie Drone
Collaboration to Integrate AI Pilot on XQ-58 Valkyrie Drone

Integrating Shield AI’s AI pilot on Kratos’ XQ-58 Valkyrie drone makes real the concept of crewed-uncrewed teaming for jet aircraft

Jun 20, 2023
Elbit EW Systems for German Air Force Helicopters
Elbit EW Systems for German Air Force Helicopters

Elbit Systems, supported by Elbit Deutschland, will provide digital Radar Warning Receivers (RWR) and EW Controllers (EWC) for reliable, timely warning and effective protection

Jun 16, 2023
CAE Providing Initial Helicopter Pilot Training for USAF
CAE Providing Initial Helicopter Pilot Training for USAF

The $44.5 million initial contract award supports the training of all initial US Air Force (USAF) rotary-wing air, ground, and simulation training

Jun 16, 2023
New Flight Test Instrumentation Equipment for F-35 Technology Refresh Program
New Flight Test Instrumentation Equipment for F-35 Technology Refresh Program

Curtiss-Wright’s Flight Test Instrumentation equipment will support Technology Refresh 3, a series of critical upgrades to the F-35′s hardware and software designed to improve its displays, memory and computer processing capability

Jun 16, 2023
RF Low Noise Amplifiers Launched for LEO Space Applications
RF Low Noise Amplifiers Launched for LEO Space Applications

The TDLNA2626 and TDLNA2628 combine to cover 17 – 31.5 GHz frequency ranges and are built in a GaAs process technology which provides lower power consumption and high gain/bandwidth

Jun 15, 2023
GA-ASI SeaGuardian UAS Deployed for US Navy Northern Edge Exercise
GA-ASI SeaGuardian UAS Deployed for US Navy Northern Edge Exercise

GA-ASI's SeaGuardian, a maritime derivative of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, remains the first UAS that offers multi-domain Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting (ISR&T) and has an internal payload suite that can prosecute surface and subsurface targets

Jun 15, 2023
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