Defense

The White House National Space Council Users’ Advisory Group appears to face a challenging military, civil and commercial agenda in the months ahead.

The Electronically-Scanned Multifunction Reconfigurable Integrated Sensor is being developed to perform the functions of a radar, jammer and data link.

Two new long-range weapon prototypes are still on schedule to be delivered to U.S. Army soldiers this year.

The current U.S. Foreign Military Sales system is antiquated and needs to evolve, weapons maker representatives say in a study.

The German Army is drastically changing the scope of its planned procurement for a Light Utility Helicopter, instead focusing on light attack missions.

Although Hornet production is forecast to end in 3-5 years, Boeing officials seem confident that a new generation of fighter production soon will begin.

UAE’s Edge is undeniably one of the fastest-growing businesses in the UAE, if not the world!

Russian Helicopters, part of the Rostec State Corporation, chose IDEX to unveil the new VIP variant of its Ka-226T helicopter.

Paramount Aerospace Systems has entered a strategic partnership with AAL Group.

With Boeing drawing ever closer to delivering the last of the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft now on order, other manufacturers are starting to scent a potential opportunity – not least the UAE’s own PAL Aircraft Services.

F-16 training capabilities have expanded with the delivery of the first Deployable Mission Trainer (DMT) from Lockheed Martin to the Middle East.

As the IDEX and NAVDEX show draws to a close, show organisers ADNEC Group celebrate numbers that make the event the number one defence show in the world.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Iron Beam made its first appearance outside of Israel at IDEX 2023.

NATO procurement officials hope to secure two or three design configurations for the alliance's Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) work.

The four aerostructures, including the wing and fuselage sections, are being delivered to Embraer’s final assembly line in Gavial Peixoto, Sao Paulo state.

Aviation Week’s team discusses Air India’s massive aircraft order and defense highlights from Aero India.

Under new leadership and with increased scrutiny, the U.S. Air Force wants to make ABMS operational with new awards and a different approach to testing.

New CEOs of both Enstrom and MD Helicopters can forge a new niche in the rotorcraft market for their companies.

Red Flag, the service’s most important combat training event, shifts to overwater for the first time in its 48-year history.

Government officials want companies that will serve nation’s civil and military space needs.

The new procurement strategy is intended to boost competition.

INDONESIAN AIR FORCE took delivery of first of five C-130J-30s. LOCKHEED MARTIN has now delivered >520 C-130Js.

HENSOLDT, Germany has order from CAE Aviation, Luxembourg for second PrecISR 1000 multi-mission surveillance radar.

In the course of a Flight Readiness Review, NASA and SpaceX postponed launch of the Crew-6 mission by one day.

Montana Aerospace, a supplier of complex lightweight components and structures for aerospace and other sectors, surprised stakeholders with good news Feb. 22.