Air News & Articles

Bell 505 Helicopters Delivered to Bahrain

In total, the Royal Bahrain Air Force has received three Bell 505 helicopters, delivered during an inspection and acceptance event at Bell's Mirabel facility

Mar 20, 2023
Hensoldt to Deliver Mk11 SharpEye Radars to Philippines

The SharpEye Mk11 radars are installed in conjunction with an integrated navigation bridge system, and provide enhanced navigation and surface surveillance capability

Mar 20, 2023
Qii.AI Providing AI Corrosion Detection for Inspection of Canadian Navy Vessels

With Qii.AI's system, ship inspections from drone imagery can be completed in a fraction of the time taken for traditional methods, Artificial Intelligence (AI) then accelerates the process further by automating the detection and measurement of issues

Mar 17, 2023
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
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