Air News & Articles

Lockheed Martin Completes Flight Test Leveraging a Kubernetes Cloud Configuration

The flight test proves that a distributed processing approach allows cloud computing technology to scale up for advanced mission processing, adapting to the changing threats of the battlespace

Jan 15, 2021
Teledyne to Supply Composite Wing Components on the Airbus A400M

As part of the “Life Of Program” contract, the versatile transporter aircraft will benefit from a range of high quality Thermoplastic and Pre-Preg composite components

Jan 15, 2021
Indra to Upgrade Chinook CH-47F Simulators for Spanish Army

The MOD contract will make the CESIHEL Helicopter Simulation Center one of the most advanced in the world, featuring a 4LED projection system and improved visual quality

Jan 15, 2021
QinetiQ Secures Typhoon Combat Aircraft Contract

The new contract from the UK MOD will see QinetiQ play a central role in the Typhoon radar development programme and data analytics for operational missions

Jan 14, 2021
Elbit Systems to Establish and Operate Hellenic Air Force Flight Training Center

The agreement between the Israeli MOD and the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense, will see the delivery of training aircraft fleets equipped with embedded training solutions and the supply of flight simulators and training aids

Jan 14, 2021
Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Air Force Sign Cooperation Framework

The Framework provides a structure that will allow for the rationalisation of programs to leverage each other’s capabilities, share lessons, and mutually support activities from each other’s bases

Jan 13, 2021
British Army Test ‘Bug’ Drone

The nano-UAV developed by BAE Systems and UAVTEK has a 2km range, boasts a stealthy low visual profile, and was the only UAV able to cope with uncompromising weather during a recent Army Warfighting Experiment

Jan 13, 2021
Ukraine Orders Three AN-178 Military Aircraft

The AN-178 can be used for the delivery of personnel, weapons and light military equipment by landing and parachute methods, as well as for cargo transportation

Jan 13, 2021
High-Altitude BACN Gateway System Reaches 200,000 Combat Flight Hours

Northrop Grumman’s advanced Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) gateway system translates and distributes imagery, voice and tactical data from disparate elements - enhancing situational awareness for warfighters

Jan 12, 2021
Sagetech to Develop Solutions for Future USAF Detect and Avoid System 

The company will develop components for a detect-and-avoid system that will enable unmanned aerial systems to safely operate beyond visual line-of-sight in the National Airspace System

Jan 12, 2021
F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstrates Suitability for Indian Navy

Boeing and the U.S. Navy prove that the F/A-18 fighter aircraft would do well with the short takeoff aboard Indian Navy aircraft carriers, making the Super Hornet a frontline fighter option

Jan 12, 2021
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