Air News & Articles

Airbus Launches European Defense Fund R&D Projects
Airbus Launches European Defense Fund R&D Projects

Contracts were signed for the projects in December 2022, with Airbus Defense and Space coordinating the European Defense Operational Collaborative Cloud (EDOCC) project, and Airbus Helicopters coordinating the EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT)

Feb 03, 2023
US Air Force Awards Electra $85 Million to Develop eSTOL Aircraft
US Air Force Awards Electra $85 Million to Develop eSTOL Aircraft

The Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) award secures an investment partnership that funds the rapid development, test, and evaluation of a full-scale pre-production prototype eSTOL aircraft

Feb 02, 2023
Aeralis and Airtanker Sign Agreement for Fast Jet Pilot Training
Aeralis and Airtanker Sign Agreement for Fast Jet Pilot Training

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will involve the sharing of information, regular progress updates, and joint workshops to explore future collaboration opportunities

Feb 01, 2023
CAE to Continue Fixed-Wing Flight Training with US Army
CAE to Continue Fixed-Wing Flight Training with US Army

US Army has awarded CAE a contract for continued flight training services at Dothan Training Center, Alabama, supporting initial and recurrent training for fixed-wing and transitioning rotary-wing aviators

Feb 01, 2023
Blue Force Technologies Conducts Ground Test of Uncrewed Fighter
Blue Force Technologies Conducts Ground Test of Uncrewed Fighter

Ground tests have been completed for Fury uncrewed aircraft, providing high-fidelity data that will be used in validation of computational methods over the coming months

Feb 01, 2023
Spanish MoD Selects Indra to Modernize ARS Centers
Spanish MoD Selects Indra to Modernize ARS Centers

Indra will modernize all of the ARS centers of the Spanish Air and Space Force with its advanced AirDef proprietary technology system, which, with the Lanza 3D radar, gives Spain one of the most robust air defense systems in the world

Jan 31, 2023
US Navy Orders New Multi-Engine Training System Aircraft
US Navy Orders New Multi-Engine Training System Aircraft

Textron Aviation will provide new aircraft to train US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard pilots to fly non-centerline thrust aircraft

Jan 31, 2023
Lockheed Martin’s Tactical Laser Weapon Achieves First Light
Lockheed Martin’s Tactical Laser Weapon Achieves First Light

The DEIMOS system is a tactical laser weapon system that can be integrated into the Stryker combat vehicle to deliver robust directed energy capability to the US Army's M-SHORAD mission

Jan 30, 2023
Elbit Signs Contract to Provide DIRCM Service Center for NATO
Elbit Signs Contract to Provide DIRCM Service Center for NATO

Elbit is set to open a service center for DIRCM on NATO transport aircraft, providing repair, spare parts, and maintenance services to ensure all systems are operating at optimal levels

Jan 30, 2023
QinetiQ Expands Fleet with DA62 and PC-9 B Aircraft
QinetiQ Expands Fleet with DA62 and PC-9 B Aircraft

With the order, QinetiQ brings its fleet of Pilatus aircraft to twelve PC-9 and two PC-12, delivering a range of services including target towing, close-air support, and maritime air operations

Jan 27, 2023
Exail USV Participates in US Navy’s Digital Horizon Exercise
Exail USV Participates in US Navy’s Digital Horizon Exercise

Exail's DriX Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) was among fifteen USVs and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to participate in Digital Horizon, tasked with gathering data on the surface in order to detect and identify potential threats

Jan 26, 2023
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