In Pictures: Top Aerospace & Defense Stories, Feb. 21, 2022

February 22, 2022

Airbus Trials Remote Carrier Launch From A400M

Credit: Airbus Defense and Space


Airbus has demonstrated the ability to launch an uncrewed aerial system from an A400M airlifter, a capability that could become a critical component of the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS).

British Weapon Integration On F-35 Facing More Delays

Credit: Jamie Hunter / MBDA 2021


The UK is facing further delays to the integration of MBDA’s Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile onto the Lockheed Martin F-35.

Northrop Grumman Cargo Capsule Reaches Space Station



Northrop Grumman’s 17th NASA-contracted resupply capsule rendezvoused with the International Space Station (ISS) early Feb. 21, delivering an 8,300-lb. haul of crew supplies and hardware as well as science and technology investigations.

PTDI Bid To Manufacture C295 For Export Faces Airbus Reluctance

Credit: Airbus Defense and Space


Indonesian airframer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) plans to improve its aircraft assembly capabilities and is in “constant discussion” with Airbus on building C295 turboprops for export from Indonesia.

South Korea Kicks Off UAM Grand Challenge

Credit: Volocopter


South Korea has launched its K-UAM Grand Challenge, a large-scale demonstration project intended to enable the commercialization of urban air mobility from 2025.

From Airbus trials remote carrier launch from A400M, to British weapon integration on F-35 facing more delays.

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