Air News & Articles

Collaboration to Integrate AI Pilot on XQ-58 Valkyrie Drone

Integrating Shield AI’s AI pilot on Kratos’ XQ-58 Valkyrie drone makes real the concept of crewed-uncrewed teaming for jet aircraft

Jun 20, 2023
Elbit EW Systems for German Air Force Helicopters

Elbit Systems, supported by Elbit Deutschland, will provide digital Radar Warning Receivers (RWR) and EW Controllers (EWC) for reliable, timely warning and effective protection

Jun 16, 2023
CAE Providing Initial Helicopter Pilot Training for USAF

The $44.5 million initial contract award supports the training of all initial US Air Force (USAF) rotary-wing air, ground, and simulation training

Jun 16, 2023
New Flight Test Instrumentation Equipment for F-35 Technology Refresh Program

Curtiss-Wright’s Flight Test Instrumentation equipment will support Technology Refresh 3, a series of critical upgrades to the F-35′s hardware and software designed to improve its displays, memory and computer processing capability

Jun 16, 2023
RF Low Noise Amplifiers Launched for LEO Space Applications

The TDLNA2626 and TDLNA2628 combine to cover 17 – 31.5 GHz frequency ranges and are built in a GaAs process technology which provides lower power consumption and high gain/bandwidth

Jun 15, 2023
GA-ASI SeaGuardian UAS Deployed for US Navy Northern Edge Exercise

GA-ASI's SeaGuardian, a maritime derivative of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, remains the first UAS that offers multi-domain Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting (ISR&T) and has an internal payload suite that can prosecute surface and subsurface targets

Jun 15, 2023
BAE Signs Mine Neutralizer Contract with KAI

Archerfish is a remote-controlled underwater mine neutralizer launched and operated from surface ships, underwater vehicles, and helicopters, eliminating the need to put divers in the water

Jun 14, 2023
Honeywell Showcases JetWave MCX SATCOM Terminal at Northern Edge 2023

Network-agnostic, and certified to operate on the Wideband Global Satcom network, JetWave MCX meets the needs of military operators for secure, high-speed and resilient beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) communications

Jun 13, 2023
Raytheon Delivers First Palletized High-Energy Laser Weapon to USAF

Fitting in the bed of a pickup truck, the system comprises a high-energy laser weapon module, a long-range EO-IR sensor that also serves as the beam director, thermal control, internal electrical power, and targeting software for use in the toughest environments

Jun 13, 2023
General Atomics to Provide Launch Systems for Future Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) will provide production, manufacturing, engineering, program management, logistics support, and information assurance to deliver EMALS and AAG shipsets for CVN 81

Jun 12, 2023
Kongsberg Contracted to Upgrade F-16 Fighter Jets for Romania

Worth over 700 MNOK, the agreement also includes technical assistance and support for the training of Romanian technical personnel

Jun 12, 2023
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.