In Pictures: Top Aerospace & Defense Stories, Jul. 12 2022

July 13, 2022

Blended Wing Body Designs Sought In New DIU Solicitation

The U.S. Defense Department has requested high-level configuration proposals for a Blended Wing Body (BWB) that can be 30% more efficient than the aerodynamics of the Boeing 767 and Airbus A330 and combine with a new generation of propulsion technology to reduce fuel burn more than 60% by 2030 compared to the current technology. Credit: Boeing

Thales, Qualcomm, Ericsson To Test Space-based 5G Network Tech

Aerospace company Thales Group, mobile phone chip maker Qualcomm Technologies and telecommunications company Ericsson plan to test and validate low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite-based 5G network technologies for mobile phones. Credit: Thales Alenia Space Open configuration options

Russia Developing Long-Range Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile: Report

Russian state news agency TASS reported on July 12 that the Russian Navy has been secretly developing a long-range anti-ship ballistic missile similar to the Chinese navy’s DF-21 and DF-26 weapons. Credit: US Air Force

Leonardo Eyeing Renewed Global Market For AW101

LONDON—Leonardo official says the company hopes to find additional orders for its AW101 three-engine heavy helicopter as a potential replacement for Russian-built platforms. Credit: Leonardo Helicopters.

Volocopter Unveils Singapore Air Taxi Roadmap, Opens Public Showroom

SINGAPORE—Volocopter has outlined its planned commercial air taxi service for Singapore, which it plans to launch by 2024. The German urban air mobility (UAM) company has also opened its first public showroom to educate Singaporeans on the new mode of transport and help attract new talent. On display is VoloCity, the company’s initial two-seat electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Credit: Chen Chuanren

VoltAero Calls For More European Coordination On Electric Testbeds

French hybrid-electric aircraft startup VoltAero has called for increased coordination among European airworthiness authorities on recognition for experimental aircraft to facilitate the demonstration of electric aircraft across borders. Credit: VoltAero/Jean Marie Urlacher Open configuration options.

From blended wing body designs sought in new DIU solicitation to Volocopter unveils Singapore air taxi roadmap, opens public showroom. Take a look at these and more in our daily roundup of aerospace & defense news.

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