Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Feb 21, 2017
The close-air-support jet of the future, the F-35, will not be capable of hitting moving targets in Block 3F without new bombs.
Feb 20, 2017
The Air Force requires the fighters to hit the tanker every 30-40 min. during an ocean crossing.
Feb 17, 2017
The proliferation of types and versions means the Chinese air force and navy remain quite dissatisfied with the modernity of their fighters, even as successive models are increasingly competitive against the combat aircraft of rival countries.
Feb 17, 2017
Saab alone has hopes of snagging fighter contracts of both the Indian navy and air force. Its JAS 39E/F Gripen meets the air force demand for just one engine, and a carrier-based version is in the works.
Feb 17, 2017
Considering South Korea’s lack of experience, there is clearly a chance that ADD and Hanwha will at some point ask Elta for assistance beyond the validation work it will be contracted for.
Aug 22, 2024
The Global Hawk is the largest UAS to land in the UK.
Aug 22, 2024
Global events continue to drive military aircraft markets, and the AH-64E’s success is a useful example of the phenomenon.
Aug 22, 2024
The award for the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System is a 12-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract worth up to $991.3 million.
Aug 21, 2024
The Netherlands has signed an order with Robin Radar Systems for sensors to detect small UAS and plans to donate them to Ukraine to bolster air defense.
Aug 21, 2024
A Royal Australian Air Force remote systems operator has become the first in the service to complete training on the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat.
Aug 20, 2024
According to a new report from the AIA, the U.S. aerospace and defense (A&D) industry’s workforce suffered a 13% attrition rate last year.
Aug 20, 2024
The U.S. Air Force has released a “sources-sought” notice for the Next-Generation Ejection Seat, a program currently reserved for the Collins-made ACES 5.
Aug 20, 2024
The U.S. State Department has approved Seoul's request to purchase 36 Boeing AH-64E combat helicopters, which would double South Korea's Apache fleet.