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 17, 2019 - 9:16 AM
A mixture of helicopters from East and West will continue to equip the Serbian forces, along with the indigenous maintenance of the existing Gazelle fleet
Jul 16, 2019 - 11:36 AM
As the first S-400 shipments arrive in Turkey, Washington has yet to respond to what it sees as a threat to the F-35’s operational security
KC-390 in flight
Jul 15, 2019 - 7:41 AM
Portugal—already a major industrial partner in the program—is buying five KC-390s for a range of military and civilian missions
Jul 12, 2019 - 3:48 AM
Media reports suggest that the An-12 tactical transport is being weaponized to create an aircraft similar to the U.S. Air Force’s AC-130
Jul 11, 2019 - 2:31 PM
French and Indian pilots had the chance to fly in the Sukhoi Su-30 and Dassault Rafale.
Jul 10, 2019 - 2:47 AM
The Bell 407-based unmanned air system is now ready to begin training crews for fleet operations
C295 in flight
Jul 7, 2019 - 5:21 AM
The first CC-295 for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s search and rescue fleet is due to be handed over later in 2019.
Ka-52
Jul 6, 2019 - 8:44 AM
Organized by the Russian ministry of defense, the Army exhibition showcases the latest Russian technology for potential overseas buyers.
Jul 3, 2019 - 2:20 PM
After some delay since approval was given by Congress, the Navy has completed on a deal to buy an ex-RAF Hercules for the Blue Angels team
F-22A
Jul 3, 2019 - 12:10 PM
A squadron of the stealthy fifth-generation F-22A fighters is the latest asset to join Central Command as heightened tensions with Iran continue.