Air News & Articles

US Army Selects Mission System Supplier for Air Launched Effects

Collins Aerospace’s RapidEdge Mission System provides secure communication, mission computing and autonomous behaviors for effective Air Launched Effects (ALE) operations in a small form factor

Jul 27, 2022
US Navy Launches AARGM-ER for Third Live-Fire Test

The Northrop Grumman Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER) detected a land-based threat and engaged the threat system by utilizing its advanced emitter acquisition system

Jul 26, 2022
New Partnership Develops Propulsion for Next Generation Franco-British Missile

Rolls-Royce and Safran Power Units will work alongside MBDA to mature a new propulsion solution for a subsonic, low observable missile expected to be fielded before the end of the decade

Jul 26, 2022
Special Mission Aircraft for NATO Member Country

Israel Aerospace Industries’ Special Mission Aircraft are used to detect, alert, and collect strategic intelligence information

Jul 26, 2022
WATCH: The Challenges and Opportunities with Small Uncrewed Systems

BAE Systems and UST Discuss the current challenges and opportunities with small uncrewed systems

Jul 25, 2022
Super Hornet Flight Tests Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming

A Boeing Block III F/A-18 Super Hornet test jet controlled three unmanned aerial vehicles during tests over a two-week period

Jul 25, 2022
UK MoD Approves Leonardo Uncrewed VTOL Demonstration

The Rotary Wing Uncrewed Aerial System (RWUAS) Technology Demonstration Program will include the flight of an advanced uncrewed Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) prototype known as Proteus

Jul 25, 2022
US DoD Selects V-BAT UAS for APFIT Pilot Program 

Shield AI’s APFIT project involves the initial procurement of V-BAT Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) that can provide resilient data transport and locate and provide weapon quality targeting information

Jul 25, 2022
HF-9500 High Frequency Radio Selected as C-130J Super Hercules Standard

Collins Aerospace’s HF-9500 is a complete system comprising of a modernized receiver-transmitter, antenna coupler and radio control that is easily integrated into various aircraft and antenna configurations

Jul 25, 2022
Scramjet-Powered Hypersonic Weapon Completes Second Flight Test

Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Northrop Grumman have been working together since 2019 to develop, produce and integrate Northrop Grumman's scramjet engines onto Raytheon's air-breathing hypersonic weapons

Jul 22, 2022
Upgraded Simulators for German Navy NH90 NFH Sea Lion Helicopters

Rheinmetall will upgrade the Asterion cockpit trainer simulators to enable maintenance personnel of the Bundeswehr’s Naval Air Squadron 5 to carry out realistic maintenance and repair operations

Jul 22, 2022
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.