The concept suggests a new layer in the expansion of the Advanced Battle Management System program far beyond its initial purpose to replace the E-8C fleet.

A $2.5 million loan sourced from a military pension fund will finance development of a second prototype aircraft of the FADEA IA-100 and open the door to future production.

Completion of a 14-year fatigue test program has bolstered a case for the Royal Australian Air Force retaining instead of replacing its BAE Hawk trainers.

Japan has issued what appears to be a request for proposals from British and U.S. companies seeking to act as partners for the planned F-X fighter program.

Russian Helicopters has developed fully composite rotor blades which the company says will increase the performance of its Mil Mi-28 and Mi-35 attack helicopters.

The UK Royal Air Force and the Belgian Air Component have agreed to study areas of potential cooperation on unmanned air systems.

Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 multirole fighter aircraft, years in the making, is nearing the start of production.

Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman Aerospace are developing an advanced autonomy system for Kaman’s 6,000-lb.-payload K-Max external-lift helicopter.