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.

Jul 30, 2019 - 4:19 AM
The Indian Air Force is receiving an initial batch of eight AH-64E(I)s to form the first unit
Ka-29
Jul 29, 2019 - 6:58 AM
The growth in Russia’s assault ship capability has created a renewed demand for the shipborne assault support Ka-29 helicopter.
Lamantin
Jul 25, 2019 - 8:35 AM
The Lamantin project draws heavily on the work performed by NPKB to adapt the Vikramaditya for STOBAR operations by the Indian Navy
MQ-4C
Jul 25, 2019 - 5:16 AM
Fielding expanded mission capabilities for the unmanned Trito patroller is timed to coincide with the expected out-of-service date for the EP-3E Orion.
A-50
Jul 23, 2019 - 12:35 PM
The airspace incursion by the AEW aircraft led Korean aircraft to fire their first shots while engaged on air defense interception duties.
Jul 22, 2019 - 4:10 AM
The much-anticipated announcement that Sweden would partner with the UK on a future fighter fell short of Swedish industry joining the Team Tempest effort
hypersonic aircraft concept
Jul 19, 2019 - 10:30 AM
Hypersonics, small satellites, flying wingmen and swarming drones are all being investigated.
Jul 18, 2019 - 1:12 PM
Leonardo's candidate for a replacement U.S. Navy training helicopter gets IFR approval from the FAA
F-35A on display
Jul 18, 2019 - 4:40 AM
Washington has responded to the delivery of S-400 air defense missiles to Turkey, upholding its threat to remove the nation from the F-35 program
Jul 17, 2019 - 9:34 AM
Northrop Grumman says that both government and commercial customers are in line to get the Firebird optionally-piloted vehicle