One topic of intense discussion at MRO Europe was the ramping up of repair development as parts shortages limit airline operations and strain the aftermarket.
The UK has undertaken a series of launches of a BAE Systems one-way effector design from the deck of its HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, expanding the number of launch platforms for the system.
SNC announced Nov. 5 it is bringing together three other major companies to compete for the U.S. Air Force’s program to overhaul the avionics and fuel management systems for its workhorse KC-135 tanker.
Bombardier and BAE Systems will explore ways to develop complementary roles in future combat air programs as the Canadian government continues a lengthy review of fighter procurement plans.
The Pentagon and BAE Systems have agreed to scale up production of laser-guided rocket guidance kits that have become critical in the fight against drones.
Leonardo plans crewed-uncrewed teaming trials pairing a Eurofighter with Baykar’s Kizilelma uncrewed combat aircraft to expand European CCA capabilities.
Edgewing, the JV leading the development of the combat aircraft at the heart of GCAP, will be able to accommodate more industrial partners without undue delays to the project, CEO Marco Zoff has insisted.
UK uncrewed rotorcraft developer Certo Aerospace has raised £5 million ($6.6 million) to accelerate development of its Capstone co-axial autonomous helicopter.
BAE Systems launched a family of passive radio frequency devices on Sept. 15 in a move that could spread sensing and targeting capabilities to thousands of munitions and drones.
The U.S. Space Force has completed the critical design review for the second batch of new missile warning and tracking satellites destined for medium Earth orbit.
