Defense

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Eurofighter Typhoon Quadriga
Nov 12, 2020 - 5:33 AM
The new batch of aircraft will replace the aging Tranche 1 aircraft in Luftwaffe service under the Quadriga project.
Nov 11, 2020 - 12:19 PM
California Air National Guard Chinook pilots were "deep into luck bag" during perilous evacuation.
Nov 11, 2020 - 11:14 AM
The United Arab Emirates has long sought the F-35 fighter in order to maintain its qualitative edge over its neighbor Iran.
T-27M Tucano
Nov 9, 2020 - 5:33 AM
Brazil’s air force is upgrading some of its Embraer Tucano trainer fleet so that they are more suited to training pilots for modern aircraft.
General Artomics SeaGuardian
Nov 4, 2020 - 1:02 PM
As well as being cleared for a potential sale to Taiwan, the maritime version of the SkyGuardian is also being demonstrated to Japan’s Coast Guard.
Diamond Dart-550
Nov 4, 2020 - 12:34 PM
The Belgian Air Force is looking for a new basic trainer to replace its SIAI-Marchetti SF-260s.
CH-53K
Oct 29, 2020 - 5:26 AM
Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky have landed $730 million of new work in one day through Navair contracts for 10 new “Romeo” and King Stallion helicopters.
Airbus H145 Ecuador
Oct 27, 2020 - 12:29 PM
Following an unhappy experience with the Dhruv, the FAE is receiving H145s equipped for military, search and rescue, and disaster relief operations.
Genesys Aerosystems
Oct 23, 2020 - 9:05 AM
The FAA has approved an STC for a Genesys Aerosystems avionics suite upgrade for the Black Hawk helicopter.
AGM-84H SLAM-ER
Oct 22, 2020 - 12:38 PM
The long-range missile and multi-spectral reconnaissance pod would both enhance Taiwan’s ability to conduct operations against mainland China.