Air News & Articles

C-390 Millennium Aircraft Reaches Full Operational Capability
C-390 Millennium Aircraft Reaches Full Operational Capability

Issued by the Institute of Industrial Development and Coordination, the certification confirms that Embraer's C-390 multi-mission aircraft meets all the requirements defined by the Brazilian Air Force

Apr 06, 2023
QinetiQ Australia & DSTG Partner for High Energy Laser System
QinetiQ Australia & DSTG Partner for High Energy Laser System

The high energy laser manufacturing capability will enable the development and delivery of laser sources suitable for directed energy applications

Apr 06, 2023
Lockheed Martin Signs £147 Million Contract to Support UK’s F-35 Fleet
Lockheed Martin Signs £147 Million Contract to Support UK’s F-35 Fleet

The aircraft support contract is valued at around £147 million and will ensure the UK F-35 fleet's availability and capability to conduct combat missions worldwide

Apr 06, 2023
Switzerland Purchases Patriot Air Defense System
Switzerland Purchases Patriot Air Defense System

Patriot is the most effective and only combat-proven ground-based air defense capability available in the world to defeat advanced long-range cruise missiles and tactical ballistic missiles

Apr 06, 2023
Boeing to Upgrade Communication Systems on KC-46A Fleet
Boeing to Upgrade Communication Systems on KC-46A Fleet

The Block 1 upgrade awarded by the US Air Force will add advanced communication capabilities to further enhance the aircraft's data connectivity and situational awareness

Apr 05, 2023
Honeywell Develops Advanced Solutions for Aerospace & Defense Modernization
Honeywell Develops Advanced Solutions for Aerospace & Defense Modernization

Defense Advancement showcases the company’s products and services, including avionics, connectivity, propulsion and more

Apr 04, 2023
Honeywell Weather Radar System Selected for USCG Helicopters
Honeywell Weather Radar System Selected for USCG Helicopters

Honeywell’s IntuVue RDR-7000 system features state-of-the-art capabilities, including fully automated tilt and gain controls, an intuitive weather return display and advanced surveillance of maritime vessels

Apr 04, 2023
US Army Selects Northrop Grumman for Tactical UAS Prototype
US Army Selects Northrop Grumman for Tactical UAS Prototype

Under the contract, a Northrop Grumman-led team will define the modular open-system architecture of an enhanced V-BAT aircraft, including the integration of advanced surveillance and electronic warfare (EW) payloads

Mar 31, 2023
New Modular Sensor Suite Offers Adaptability for ISR Missions
New Modular Sensor Suite Offers Adaptability for ISR Missions

Marshall Aerospace’s ARC Radar is a role-fit palletized solution with no permanent integration and no modifications required, utilizing only existing aircraft power outlets to temporarily outfit fleets for ISR missions

Mar 31, 2023
Indra, FCMS & Thales Enter Next Design Phase of Sensors for FCAS
Indra, FCMS & Thales Enter Next Design Phase of Sensors for FCAS

Next Generation Weapon System (NGWS) participating nations entrust Indra as prime, and FCMS and Thales as main partners with the development of the new suite of sensors that will equip NGWS platforms

Mar 30, 2023
AeroVironment Launches Switchblade 300 Block 20 Loitering Missile System
AeroVironment Launches Switchblade 300 Block 20 Loitering Missile System

AeroVironment's Switchblade 300 Block 20 weighs just under five pounds, can be deployed in less than two minutes, features a longer endurance, improved Digital Data Link (DDL) range, and new EO/IR panning camera suite

Mar 29, 2023
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