Defense
Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.
Rotorcraft
JAC Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Flies at the Farnborough Airshow
The airshow demo shows how the aircraft can be useful in battle.
Aircraft
Embraer's C-390 Millennium Military Transport Flies at the Farnborough Airshow
Seven nations have procured the multirole military transport so far.
Aircraft
Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15QA Advanced Eagle Flies at Farnborough International Airshow
The QA is the most advanced version variant of the F-15
Security
Conflict Lessons Drive Real-time Defense Tech Upgrades at Rafael
The Israeli company's air defense systems have saved lives in the current conflict
Maintenance and Modifications
Lockheed Martin and Lufthansa Technik Grow Cooperation
Sustainment and logistics solutions on a global basis are the main potential areas for collaboration
Aircraft
Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport Goes Neo
Airbus has launched a new version of the MRTT+ tanker/transport, based on the A330-800neo airliner
Aircraft
Ukraine's New Fighter Jet: F-16AM Fighting Falcon Flies at Farnborough Airshow
The fighter is the most common type in NATO.
Aircraft
UK’s Typhoon Radar Nears First Flight
The UK-specific Leonardo-led ECRS Mk2 radar program adds electronic attack functionality to the Typhoon’s radar
Aircraft
Business Jets Find Favor in Multiple Special Missions Roles
Gulfstream and other manufacturers work with customers and defense contractors to adapt their aircraft
Aircraft
Embraer Logs Super Tucano Order, Rolls Out E-Jet Upgrades
Paraguay's air force will take six of the light attack and training aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Heavy and Light Remote Carriers on Show
Airbus and Diehl Defence show mockups of remote carrier designs at Farnborough
Aircraft
ELT Group Flaunts Cyberspace Capabilities
Italian electronic defense company showcases innovations at Farnborough Airshow
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft DART-750 Flies at Farnborough Airshow
The aircraft is an all-composite aerobatic basic turboprop trainer powered by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Names Gama UK Special Missions Dealer
The designation builds on a long-standing partnership between Textron Aviation and Gama Aviation
Aircraft
USAF Expands Role of Boeing's F-15EX Eagle II Fighter
Multirole strike fighter could take on more complex missions than initially planned
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Boeing and Ukraine’s Antonov Collaborate on Defense
Antonov and Boeing collaboration could support Ukraine's UAVs
Engines
F135 Engine Core Upgrade Clears Design Review
F135 engine upgrade restores service life and meets future power demands
Aircraft
RAF F-35B STOVL Flypast, Landing, and Takeoff at Farnborough Airshow
The aircraft operates from the new 'Queen Elizabeth'-class aircraft carriers.
Aircraft
RTX Increasing Missile Production to Meet Growing Demand
The missile house also plans an extended-range AMRAAM for air-launched applications
Aircraft
Excalibur Rising: GCAP’s Flight Test Aircraft Takes Shape
The modified Boeing 757 will fly with a first round of antenna fairings installed
Aircraft
New-look GCAP On Course for Next Phase Launch
Global Combat Air Program core platform sports a new look
Engines
Hanwha Showcases Indigenous Fighter Engine
The new engine is being developed for later rpoduction KF-21 fighters and potential UCAV projetcs
Aircraft
MBDA To Add Orchestrike AI to Spear Missiles
Artificial intelligence can enhance the performance of attacks by Spear missile swarms
Training and Workforce
Leonardo Launches M-346 Enhancement Program
The Block 20 iteration meets modern training and operational requirements
Engines
GE and Kratos Pursue Affordable Small Turbofans
The partners look to capture a share of the burgeoning market for “affordable mass” engines
Aircraft
Germany to Build Brimstone Missiles
The precision-strike weapon will arm the Luftwaffe’s Typhoon fleet.
Training and Workforce
RAF Tests Inflight Augmented Reality Training
The trial involves Red 6’s ATARS system in a Hawk T.Mk 2
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Engines
New U.S. Air Force Ops Platform Will Get Upgraded Engines
GE Aerospace Defense & Systems is pursuing new opportunities for its engines in military applications
