Air News & Articles

Additional Target Designation Pods for French Rafale Aircraft

Thales’ TALIOS pod enables Rafale F4 standard aircraft to perform both air reconnaissance and ground/surface attack missions

May 11, 2022
US Marine Corps Tests Medium Range Interceptor Capability

This test is a first in a series designed to prove the Medium Range Interceptor Capability’s ability to intercept cruise missile threats and other aerial threats for fixed and operationally semi-fixed sites

May 11, 2022
Additive Repair Process Developed for USAF Aircraft Engine Parts

Optomec’s Additive Repair process is projected to result in greater than 80% in cost savings, and can shorten the supply chain for critical components used on aircraft such as the F22 Raptor and F35 Lightning II

May 10, 2022
US Army Next-Generation Airborne ISR System Deployed

L3Harris’ ARES is a technology demonstrator for the Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System program, which will address the demands of future multi-domain operations against peer- and near-peer adversaries

May 09, 2022
Training Rigs & Augmented Reality Systems for German A400M 

Rheinmetall’s training rigs and augmented reality systems will enable effective, highly realistic training of aircraft maintenance and repair personnel, without tying up the actual aircraft

May 09, 2022
US Navy Awards Tactical Training Systems Contracts

Under the contracts, HII can bid on task orders to provide research, development, engineering, sustainment, upgrades, integration, testing and cybersecurity for the Navy’s tactical and electronic warfare and tactical threat systems

May 09, 2022
New Lightweight Head-Up Display for Military Aircraft Pilots 

BAE Systems’ LiteWave is a laptop sized Head-Up Display (HUD) mounted above the pilot’s head to present critical information, such as direction, altitude and speed, directly in their line of sight

May 06, 2022
First T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Trainer Test Aircraft Unveiled 

The aircraft is part of a new, modern, and advanced pilot training system which will be delivered to the US Air Force

May 06, 2022
HENSOLDT Awarded Eurofighter Maintenance Contact 

HENSOLDT's service contributes to the desired increase in the number of Eurofighter flying hours

May 05, 2022
Sustainable Aviation Options Tested with UK MoD

Through its Affinity Capital Works Limited Joint Venture with Elbit Systems UK, KBR is conducting test flights to help the Royal Air Force assess the technology of electric aircraft

May 05, 2022
Second Production Order by US Navy for Air Combat Training System

Collins Aerospace will provide both airborne and ground subsystems and will support fielding requirements at various US Navy training ranges

May 04, 2022
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