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The UK government has confirmed that the ECRS Mk2 E-scan radar will be installed in some of the Typhoon fleet.
Italian electronic defense specialist Elettronica unveiled a virus-combatting technology that taps into its electromagnetic expertise.
Having said that it would build the H175M in the UK if the type is selected for the NMH requirement, Airbus has now announced four industrial partners.
Draken Europe, formerly Cobham Aviation Services, will shortly begin flying Aero L-159Es on aggressor duties for the RAF.
South Korea is upgrading its KAI KA-1 jet trainers with a new avionics suite that increases capability and provides room for growth.
Nir-Or is presenting its newest large area display during the Farnborough Airshow, saying it will improve situational awareness and command and control.
The Ice Breaker is an air-launched adaptation of the naval/land-based anti-ship Sea Breaker, which Rafael unveiled a year ago.
The Blaze UAV's small size and adaptability allow individuals to deploy it for tactical, covert, or extended-range real-time intelligence.
Controlling unmanned adjuncts from manned fighters accounts for one of the main areas of airpower development.
Raytheon's new LTAMDS air defense radar can detect air threats at greater distances and higher velocities and in all directions.
