Air News & Articles

MARSS Showcases C-UAS Capabilities of NiDAR System to UK MoD
MARSS Showcases C-UAS Capabilities of NiDAR System to UK MoD

NiDAR combines state-of-the-art sensors, effectors and AI into a smart and intuitive Command and Control (C2) system, whilst also optimizing the operator interface, automating detection and reducing the response time to identify potential threats

Apr 14, 2023
Viasat Debuts High-Capacity Mercury Free Space Optical Communication Terminal
Viasat Debuts High-Capacity Mercury Free Space Optical Communication Terminal

Viasat's new Mercury Free Space Optical Communications (FSOC) terminal is designed to deliver high-performance and resilient connectivity in contested environments

Apr 13, 2023
Embraer Launches NATO-Compliant A-29N Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft
Embraer Launches NATO-Compliant A-29N Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft

New version of the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, the A-29N, will feature equipment to meet NATO's operational requirements, including a new datalink and single-pilot operation

Apr 13, 2023
BlueHalo Awarded $76 Million OTA for High-Energy Laser System
BlueHalo Awarded $76 Million OTA for High-Energy Laser System

BlueHalo will provide an Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) mounted 20-kilowatt class laser weapon to defend against the growing Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) threats in the battlefield

Apr 12, 2023
AFRL to Expand AI-Powered Maintenance Across F-16 Fleet
AFRL to Expand AI-Powered Maintenance Across F-16 Fleet

SparkCognition Government Systems will broaden the implementation of its Digital Maintenance Advisor to the full aircraft and will enable prescriptive maintenance features through the use of additional data sets

Apr 12, 2023
GDIT Awarded $1.7 Billion Flight School Support Contract
GDIT Awarded $1.7 Billion Flight School Support Contract

The GDIT team will own, operate, maintain and upgrade a suite of virtual flight simulators at Fort Rucker and also provide related training and program management services

Apr 11, 2023
Boeing & CAE Partner to Enhance P-8 Training Solutions
Boeing & CAE Partner to Enhance P-8 Training Solutions

The teaming agreements utilize the complementary capabilities of Boeing and CAE to provide superior management, technical and cost-effective training solutions for the P-8A Poseidon program

Apr 11, 2023
US DoD Funds Hybrid Aircraft for Maritime ISR Missions 
US DoD Funds Hybrid Aircraft for Maritime ISR Missions 

Hybrid Air Vehicles is collaborating with US defense personnel on the Zero Carbon Logistics Support Via Hybrid Aircraft project to enhance logistics capabilities, ISR operations, and communications in the Pacific

Apr 11, 2023
BAE to Manufacture Advanced Block 4 F-35 EW Systems
BAE to Manufacture Advanced Block 4 F-35 EW Systems

The Block 4 Electronic Warfare (EW) systems will include significantly upgraded hardware and software that improves sensing and signal-processing capabilities

Apr 06, 2023
CAES Awarded Navy Contract for AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Consolidation Transmitters
CAES Awarded Navy Contract for AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Consolidation Transmitters

CAES transmitters provide high power across multiple octave bandwidths, which allows them to withstand demanding and severe environments, they also provide high reliability with low maintenance costs

Apr 06, 2023
Thales to Reinforce Air Surveillance Capabilities for French Armed Forces
Thales to Reinforce Air Surveillance Capabilities for French Armed Forces

With the provision of Thales next generation primary and secondary approach radars, STAR NG and RSM NG, air surveillance will be guaranteed 24/7, with improved operational capabilities and detection performances

Apr 06, 2023
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