Air News & Articles

UK Ministry of Defence Publishes Acquisition Pipeline 

The Acquisition Pipeline is a forward look of future potential procurement activity undertaken by the Ministry of Defence (MoD)

Jun 24, 2022
Bundeswehr to Acquire H145M Light Twin-Engine Helicopters

The new version of the H145 features a five-bladed rotor that increases the helicopter's payload by 150 kg, and a new bearingless main rotor that simplifies maintenance operations

Jun 24, 2022
German Air Force Orders Air Start Units from Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall’s Mobile Start Unit with integrated Ground Power (MSU-GP) is a turbine-powered air start unit that is lighter to deploy and more compact than a diesel engine unit

Jun 24, 2022
Danish Armed Forces Receives Upgraded T-17 Aircraft Prototype

Scandinavian Avionics has replaced the old analog primary instruments with a Garmin G500 TXi display, which provides a better overview of primary flight data such as altitude and speed

Jun 22, 2022
USAF A-10 Aircraft Receives Mission Computer Upgrade 

Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RI&S) will replace the current ‘Warthog’ mission computer with its Common Open Secure Mission Computer (COSMC) to enhance mission capability

Jun 21, 2022
Saab Delivers Final T-7A Red Hawk Aft Fuselage to Boeing

Saab used its experience in advanced digital engineering to contribute to the design and development of the T-7 as part of the partnership with Boeing, as well as to manufacture the aft fuselage with its fully installed systems

Jun 21, 2022
New USAF Helmet Prototype in Development 

LIFT Airborne Technologies’ helmet will undergo additional research, testing and improvements prior to the Air Force confirming the prototype design is successful and offering a production contract in 2024

Jun 21, 2022
New Cockpit Escape Hatches & Transition Kits for CH-53K Helicopter 

WHI Global will produce the Cockpit Escape Hatches, Transition to Cabin Joining Kit and Transition to Tail Rotor Pylon Joining Kit for Sikorsky’s CH-53K Heavy Lift helicopter

Jun 20, 2022
USMC Acquires Puma 3 AE Drones for ISR Missions

AeroVironment’s Puma 3 AE unmanned aerial system delivers immediate tactical reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in day or night maritime and land-based operations

Jun 20, 2022
DA Round-Up of Eurosatory 2022

The Defense Advancement round-up of Eurosatory 2022 news and developments

Jun 17, 2022
New Primary Fuel Tank System for the Ultra 2XL Heavy-Lift UAS

Fuel Safe Systems’ specialized fuel system meets the demanding specifications for the Phenix Solutions Ultra 2XL and offers a ballistic coating option for military missions in hazardous environments

Jun 17, 2022
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