Multi-Mission Aircraft

Germany chose the CH-47F Block II over the Sikorsky CH-53K to replace a fleet of CH-53Gs, offering Boeing’s assembly line in Philadelphia a lifeline.

The U.S. approved a mission system package that would include aircraft provisions for Airborne Low Frequency Sonars, AAS-44C Multi-Spectral Targeting System.

The ex-Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) KC-135R topped-off two U.S. Navy Boeing P-8A patrol aircraft.

Brazil’s largest defense company studies options for partnering on next-generation fighters and developing light utility transports.

The SeaOnyx appears to be a new derivative of the Phenix Solutions Ultra UAS series, which features a coaxial rotor for vertical lift.

After an exhaustive series of tests Embraer’s C-390 Millennium has been awarded a Full Operational Certificate (FOC).

The memorandum of understanding marks the first time the industrial partners have agreed to collaborate on the C-390 and fighter technologies beyond the Gripen.

The Brazilian Industrial Development and Coordination agency awarded Embraer the FOC certificate.

Reliability and adaptability are essential to every mission. Whether it’s an operation in times of conflict, or to support a humanitarian crisis, the equipment

The Defense Innovation Unit is looking for a prototype small high-frequency direction-finding antenna that it could mount on a fixed-wing aircraft.

A re-winging project completed during the past five years has extended the airworthiness of each of the C-138s by 33,000 flight hours.

While details of the agreement remain limited, the aircraft is likely to be based on KAI’s MC-X tactical transport aircraft concept.

The long-awaited contract signing pushes back first delivery by four years to 2026, with the program now concluding a year later than scheduled in 2029.

The Canadian-based executive wants the government to keep the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft program open to competitive bids, including the Global 6500.

U.S. Special Operations Command wants to upgrade the direction finding antenna in the Joint Threat Warning System-Air

The U.S. Air Force and Capitol Hill want to bring on the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail as fast as possible.

Airbus is finalizing the configuration of a maritime patrol variant of its C295 turboprop airlifter for Spain.

Flight testing in the Auto’Mate project will see a DT-25 target drone flying in close formation with Airbus’ A310 MRTT demonstrator next year.

The Defense Security and Cooperation Agency sent notifications to Congress to review the potential deal on Dec. 6, following export approval by the State Depart

The Army also wants a Joint Tactical Autonomous Aerial Resupply System with the ability to carry a minimum of 125 lb. payload for at least 8 mi. (13 km.).

DARPA has selected General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to complete a preliminary design of a C-17-size, double-fuselage freighter.

At the top of Air Mobility Command’s wish list, and among its biggest challenges, is connecting its aircraft through common datalinks and communication channels so that refueling tankers and airlifters can provide more to a fight beyond their traditional roles.

The Netherlands Coastguard has introduced a new fleet of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft to support its environmental security and search-and-rescue missions.

The first of the UK Royal Air Force’s new Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft has had its radar fitted in a milestone of the conversion process.

The future Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J is set to double, while Indonesia is expected to take delivery of its first C-130J-30 in February or March 2023.