Air News & Articles

US Navy Awards Tactical Training Systems Contracts

Under the contracts, HII can bid on task orders to provide research, development, engineering, sustainment, upgrades, integration, testing and cybersecurity for the Navy’s tactical and electronic warfare and tactical threat systems

May 09, 2022
New Lightweight Head-Up Display for Military Aircraft Pilots 

BAE Systems’ LiteWave is a laptop sized Head-Up Display (HUD) mounted above the pilot’s head to present critical information, such as direction, altitude and speed, directly in their line of sight

May 06, 2022
First T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Trainer Test Aircraft Unveiled 

The aircraft is part of a new, modern, and advanced pilot training system which will be delivered to the US Air Force

May 06, 2022
HENSOLDT Awarded Eurofighter Maintenance Contact 

HENSOLDT's service contributes to the desired increase in the number of Eurofighter flying hours

May 05, 2022
Sustainable Aviation Options Tested with UK MoD

Through its Affinity Capital Works Limited Joint Venture with Elbit Systems UK, KBR is conducting test flights to help the Royal Air Force assess the technology of electric aircraft

May 05, 2022
Second Production Order by US Navy for Air Combat Training System

Collins Aerospace will provide both airborne and ground subsystems and will support fielding requirements at various US Navy training ranges

May 04, 2022
Honeywell Systems Selected for DEFIANT X Helicopter

The company will provide a modified version of its proven GTCP 36-150 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), along with its main engine generator and APU generator

May 03, 2022
France Renews Helicopter Engine Maintenance Contract with Safran 

The contract ensures the MRO of all 1,600 engines powering the helicopters of the French Army's Light Aviation, French Air & Space Force, French Navy, Sécurité Civile, Gendarmerie, Customs and the DGA Essais en vol

Apr 29, 2022
New Launch System for Swedish Gripen Aircraft

Saab will develop and integrate a new launch system for air-to-air missiles and countermeasure pods on Gripen C/D and Gripen E aircraft

Apr 29, 2022
Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturer Closes $20 Million Series A Round

The Series A funding round closed after Adranos successfully completed a test campaign of ALITEC-fueled tactical missile-sized solid rocket motors conducted under an effort jointly funded by the US Navy and US Air Force

Apr 29, 2022
SNC Joins Team Invictus for Work on Advanced Mission Systems

The agreement adds Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC)’s expertise in mission systems integration for Bell 360 Invictus development for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft competition

Apr 28, 2022
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.