Air News & Articles

Microwave Counter-Drone Weapon Demonstrated

Air Force Research Laboratory's high-power microwave counter drone weapon, Tactical High-Power Operational Responder (THOR), engaged a swarm of multiple targets at Chestnut Test Site, Kirtland Air Force Base

May 26, 2023
Thales Signs Collaboration Agreement with Grupo Oesia

The alliance will foster synergies between the two companies in defense, security, aerospace, naval, digital transformation and cybersecurity

May 25, 2023
Collaboration to Deliver Canada’s New Multi-Mission Aircraft

The platform will combine Bombardier Defense’s renowned Global 6500 aircraft with General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada’s fully interoperable mission system technology and sensors to create a next-generation aircraft

May 23, 2023
GA-ASI Delivers First New-Build Unmanned Aircraft to US Marine Corps

The MQ-9A ER is designed with field-retrofittable capabilities such as wing-borne fuel pods and reinforced landing gear that extend the aircraft's endurance to more than 30 hours while further increasing its operational flexibility

May 22, 2023
Autonomous Flight Demonstration Conducted for USAF

During the flight, Reliable Robotics’ remotely operated aircraft system was engaged for an end-to-end automated mission including auto-taxi, auto-takeoff, climbout and auto-landing with an onboard test pilot

May 19, 2023
QinetiQ to Supply US Army with Banshee Jet 80+ Target System

QinetiQ's MQM-185B target, based on the Banshee Jet 80+, has a maximum altitude of 30,000ft and can perform low level sea skimming and terrain following, delivering a realistic adversary to train against

May 18, 2023
Raytheon to Provide PhantomStrike Radar for KAI’s FA-50 Fleet

The compact active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar is a fully air-cooled fire-control radar designed to provide long-range threat detection, tracking and targeting

May 18, 2023
HENSOLDT to Supply Ukraine with Air Surveillance Radars

The TRML-4D, using the latest Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar technology, is capable of early detection of various types of aerial targets such as aircraft, helicopters and cruise missiles

May 17, 2023
Steadicopter Unveils Tactical Unmanned Helicopter at DEFEA 

Designed for defense, homeland security and civil applications, Golden Eagle can provide tactical maneuvering forces with remote terrain dominance and pinpoint accurate lethal capabilities

May 17, 2023
Honeywell Integrated Flight Deck Completes First Flight

After flight-testing hybrid versions, Honeywell Anthem is now fully equipped in the company’s Pilatus PC-12 test aircraft, and can be customized for virtually every type of aircraft, including for military and defense missions

May 16, 2023
MBDA to Conduct Mid-Life Refurbishment of Greece’s SCALP Missiles

The MLR contract includes the procurement of mission planning products, maintenance and technical assistance, prolonging the operational superiority of the SCALP missiles against future threats

May 15, 2023
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.