Air News & Articles

Multi-Intelligence Uncrewed Aircraft for RAAF

The MQ-4C Tritons will act not just as sensors, but also as communication platforms that can facilitate the transfer of data across warfighting domains and various mission needs

Sep 22, 2023
Developing Lithium-Ion Battery Tech for Airborne Application

Lincad has signed a new contract with Marshall Aerospace to advance lithium-ion battery technology for an airborne application

Sep 22, 2023
Milestones Achieved at BAE’s New Combat Air Research Facility

FalconWorks, a new unit within BAE Systems’ Air Sector, is celebrating key milestones just two months since launching signing agreements with Hybrid Air Vehicles, QinetiQ, and UAVTEK

Sep 21, 2023
GA-ASI Enters LongShot Flight Testing Phase

GA-ASI was contracted to develop DARPA’s concept for disruptive air combat operations through demonstration of an air-to-air weapons capable air vehicle

Sep 20, 2023
European Country Orders Elbit SkyStriker Loitering Munitions

Elbit Systems SkyStriker Loitering Munitions (LM) is fully autonomous, and can locate, acquire and engage operator designated targets with a warhead of up to 10kg

Sep 19, 2023
New Tactical UAS From ISS Aerospace

The tube-launched WASP M4-TL tactical UAS can be deployed in less than three seconds for use in time critical detector and effector defense and security missions

Sep 18, 2023
New Portable Interceptor Neutralizes Hostile Drones

MARSS' new portable unmanned aerial system (UAS) countermeasure, the Interceptor-SR (Short Range), can be used on the battlefield to defeat class 1 drones at 1km+

Sep 18, 2023
Ghost-X UAS Launched with Increased Payload Capacity & Flight Time

Anduril Industries new Ghost autonomous uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) variant has options for a long-range resilient communications kit, vision-based navigation module, and alternate gimbals

Sep 18, 2023
Most Read Articles on DA This Week

Here’s our round-up of the five most read articles on defenseadvancement.com this week

Sep 15, 2023
Drone to Carry Laser-Guided Missile

If Ministry of Defence funding is granted, the next generation Hydra 400 drone could be set to carry the 1.8m, 50kg Brimstone laser-guided missile

Sep 15, 2023
MKS Announces Innovative Ophir Folded Optics Design

The innovative FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 continuous zoom lens ensures exceptional performance even in challenging environments, offering a lightweight, compact design while maintaining long optical lengths and improved tolerance sensitivity

Sep 14, 2023
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