Defense

An uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) has collided with a parked Korea Aerospace Industries KUH-1 Surion helicopter, destroying both aircraft in the resulting fire.

China now has a naval aviation branch modeled closely on the capabilities and performance of the US Navy’s carrier-based aircraft.

The new campaign began March 15 at the direction of President Donald Trump, with more than 30 targets across multiple locations struck by aircraft.

The companies receiving contracts include Swan, a U.S. software company partnered with an undisclosed Ukrainian UAV company.

Finnish defense infrastructure agency Defense Properties is building the Pratt & Whitney F135 assembly and maintenance facilities in Linnavuori near Nokia.

Kela Technologies has developed an open architecture platform to integrate sensor data for defense.

The Loke system brings together Saab’s Giraffe 1X surveillance radar, a lightweight command-and-control system and the Trackfire remote weapon system.

Denmark's Acting Chief of Defense Michael Hyldgaard said the F-35 will start to gradually take over the role of the F-16.

In many ways, Pentagon leaders might be pleased by the terms embedded in the stopgap spending law signed by President Donald Trump on March 15.

Hynaero, which was established in 2023, is trying to develop its Fregate-F100 twin-turboprop amphibian with Airbus.

MBDA says it expects to double missile production output this year compared with 2023 and is exploring cooperation with the car industry to accelerate this.

In an undated video released by Chinese state media outlet CCTV, a CH-9 carrying an electronic pod can be seen taking off from an unspecified base.

The German Air Force says its efforts to field armed uncrewed aircraft systems have suffered delays because of the military situation in Israel.

QinetiQ is embarking on a restructuring of its U.S. business as it warned full-year fiscal 2025 results were hit by charges in activities there and elsewhere.

Korea Aerospace Industries has secured a contract with the Indonesian Air Force to extend the service life of the force's KT-1B turboprop trainers.

Faster, simpler acquisition processes and increased capital inflows would greatly enhance U.S. defense capabilities, especially in high-need areas.

After the regional jet-helicopter crash near DCA, the FAA faces scrutiny of its handling of reports noting the risks of mixing helicopters and commercial flights.

Canada selected the F-35A to replace its aging Boeing CF-18 fleet in 2022 after a lengthy, circuitous competition.

The agency on March 14 released several safety steps it is taking in the aftermath of the late-January fatal midair collision.

The Third Multi-Domain Task Force is also pressing for additional long-endurance uncrewed aircraft systems.

The U.S. engine maker first disclosed the study last July.

The information call came in response to a Joint Urgent Operational Need, a designation that allows new systems to be fielded within two years.

FL-60A was developed by state-owned armed manufacturer Norinco and has an estimated range of 100 km (62.1 mi).

The coalition of parties agreed to a pact that would give them a majority in a planned vote in parliament on March 18.

Abu Dhabi based Edge celebrated its fifth anniversary last November, five years that have seen an impressive rise in sales performance. Now the company looks to broaden its horizons. Alan Warnes reports.