Air News & Articles

EA-18G Growler to Receive First Major Capability Modifications

The five-year Growler Capability Modification program will focus on updating the jets’ Airborne Electronic Attack and mission systems, improve combat support and lay the basis for future upgrades

Mar 24, 2021
Next-Gen CIRCM System Ready for Full-Rate Production

Northrop Grumman’s Common Infrared Countermeasure system protects U.S. Army aircraft from a wide range of infrared-guided anti-aircraft missile threats, including shoulder-fired and vehicle-launched

Mar 24, 2021
U.S. Navy T-45 Fleet to Receive Oxygen Concentrator System Upgrade

Cobham Mission Systems’ enhanced smart GGU-25 concentrators will deliver optimal oxygen for pilots whilst monitoring and recording necessary operational parameters in real time

Mar 23, 2021
Norway Receive 10th All-Weather Search & Rescue Helicopter

The crew flew Leonardo’s AW101 AWSAR helicopter from the UK, putting the aircrafts cutting-edge technologies to use, including full icing clearance, state-of-the-art navigation and automatic flight control systems

Mar 22, 2021
Australia to Benefit from New Nulka Defense Capabilities

Nulka uses a rocket-propelled active missile decoy system to lure incoming missiles away from ships; the new Nulka contract will strengthen Australia’s sovereign technical expertise and the skills base that supports it

Mar 19, 2021
First U.S. Air Force F-15EX to Feature Electronic Warfare Upgrade

The new fighter jet is a two-seater that sports fly-by-wire flight controls, digital cockpit displays and advanced avionics systems that will include an electronic warfare upgrade

Mar 18, 2021
Leading-Edge Sensors for U.S. FastJet Reconnaissance Pods

Collins Aerospace’s MS-110 sensor features the highest resolution imagery achievable, multi-spectral technology and wide-area coverage, offering significantly increased intelligence gathering capabilities

Mar 17, 2021
U.S. Army’s CH-47F CATs & MBRATs to be Upgraded

The CH-47F Chinook Avionics Trainer is a High-Fidelity Hands-On-Training System (HOTS) that provides full-task training through simulation of all avionics in an integrated configuration within a high-fidelity physical environment

Mar 16, 2021
Advanced Air-to-Air Missile Engagement Concept to be Developed

DARPA’s LongShot program enables Northrop Grumman to combine its expertise in advanced mission systems and rapid prototyping, to deliver advanced solutions that significantly increases weapon range and effectiveness

Mar 15, 2021
CBRN Pilot Protective Clothing for South Korean Air Force

Gentex Corp’s TACAIR product line will be used as a complete CBRN defense system, including mission essential equipment such as the Gentex oxygen mask as well as optical and communications devices

Mar 10, 2021
World’s First Day/Night Optical Radar to be Evaluated at Sea

The UAE will integrate the IAS HeliSAR Optical Radar into its AW139 SAR helicopter, evaluating how it works autonomously in the detection, classification and tracking of small objects at sea

Mar 05, 2021
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