Defense

Following the tragic shoot down of the Russian Air Force Ilysuhin Il-20 on September 17, the Russian MOD announced on October 3 it had deployed the deadly S-300 air defence system to Syria, reports Alan Warnes.
Defense

The Saudi Royal Air Force and the Tunisian Air Force are training together for the first time in a joint exercise in the North African country.,
Defense

South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has mounted a renewed effort to sell its FA-50 Golden Eagle lightweight fighter to the Botswana Defence Force (BDF).
Defense

Though deals for weapons remain sluggish, China is actively courting South American military officials with lavish trips and low-cost loans for military gear.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
New main rotor blade tips and an improved gearbox are in development for Sikorsky’s UH-60 Black Hawk.
Aircraft & Propulsion

A new breathing sensor might one day be able to use predictive algorithms and possibly even artificial intelligence to warn of hypoxia-like cockpit events before they occur.
Defense

A company official says the modification is now undergoing certification using a company-owned aircraft at L3’s facilities in Texas.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
The F-35 has made its Latin American debut by appearing on static display at the FIDAE Airshow.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
France and Germany will sign an accord to develop a new maritime patrol aircraft and try to make progress on discussions for a new European combat aircraft.
Defense

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works says there are no technical reasons why its proposed MQ-25A Stingray UAV refueling aircraft could not also drop bombs.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
Canada’s Viking Air is preparing to launch a modernized version of the CL-415 amphibious firefighting aircraft.
Defense

By Jen DiMascio
Bell’s V-280 Valor tiltrotor prototype is on track to tilt its nacelles all the way forward and fly in “airplane mode” by the end of April.
Defense

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has announced the General Electric F404 turbofan as its propulsion system for its MQ-25A Stingray unmanned tanker.
Defense

India has kick-started yet another scramble among combat aviation primes to sell single- and twin-seat fighters to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Defense

By Mark Carreau
NASA has filled out its James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) independent review board with 10 aerospace veterans.
Defense

By Maksim Pyadushkin
Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) has begun studies to develop a high-power engine for future helicopters.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of the Northrop Grumman Triton unmanned air system to Germany.
Defense

By Graham Warwick
Zipline speeds blood delivery, RemoveDebris cleans up space, mobile robot machines aerostructures, ATARI lands unmanned aircraft, and “Dronionics” market emerges.
Aerospace

By Tony Osborne
Some Latin American governments are nurturing aerospace development, but some established names are struggling.
Defense

Rolf Philipp
If current trends continue, there is a possibility that most small suppliers will not survive.
Air Transport

By Jen DiMascio
The upgrade package will enhance the aircraft’s stealth and includes a new larger cockpit display, networking upgrades and conformal fuel tanks to boost range.
Defense

By Jay Menon
India’s Aeronautical Development Agency reportedly has received approval for full-scale development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft stealth fighter.
Defense

By Michael Bruno
Artificial intelligence, augmented reality and other new digital technologies are infiltrating aerospace and defense businesses faster than expected, a new report claims. Listen in as we discuss how industry is reacting to new technologies.
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By Bradley Perrett
Kratos has opened a facility at Australia’s main naval aviation base, initially aiming at potential sales of pilotless aircraft, including target drones.
Defense

By Michael Bruno
The joint venture will be the sole provider of sustainment services for all Saudi military fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.
Defense