Chris Pocock
Defense Correspondent

Chris Pocock has been covering the defense beat for AIN for over 30 years. He is a British citizen and a graduate of the University of Cambridge. Chris worked in the air cargo business for ten years before becoming a full-time writer in 1983. He subsequently edited two air cargo journals before becoming AIN’s Defense Editor. He retired from that position in 2018, but still contributes to the publication. Chris has written extensively on aerial reconnaissance, including four books on the history of the U-2 spyplane. He also lectures on this and other topics related to intelligence-gathering in the Cold War.

Latest from Chris Pocock

Aircraft

Sentinel Makes Surprise Appearance at RIAT

Raytheon Intelligence & Space has purchases a fleet of Sentinel R.1 reconnaissance aircraft and is offering them for sale or lease.
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Air Chiefs Commit to Climate Change Challenge

Leaders from international air forces declared plans to collaborate on the mitigation of climate change at the Global Air and Space Chiefs’ Conference
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Avionics

AESA Radar Confirmed for UK Typhoons

The UK government has confirmed that the ECRS Mk2 E-scan radar will be installed in some of the Typhoon fleet.
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Avionics

Raytheon's New Air Defense Radar Detects in All Directions

Raytheon's new LTAMDS air defense radar can detect air threats at greater distances and higher velocities and in all directions.
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Aircraft

British HAPS Projects Aim for the Solar Heights

The Airbus Zephyr and the BAE Systems PHASA-35 offer new airborne communications and observation options.
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Aircraft

Hybrid Airships Make a Slow Takeoff

The strong green credentials of hybrid airships raise new hopes of market acceptance.
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Aircraft

Defense Industry Focus Shifts from Farnborough

Preceding the famous trade show, a major defense conference and corporate hospitality at RIAT provide alternative marketing opportunities.
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Aircraft

ILA Berlin Show Highlights German Shift on Defense Buys

The pending F-35 contract is only one of several new procurements in progress in Germany as a result of increased tension in Europe.
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Aircraft

Malaysia’s Defense Show Highlights New Procurements

The first Defence Services Asia (DSA) show for four years was a well-attended event to display and discuss regional requirements.
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Accidents

Latest Aid in Search For MH370 Discounted

Investigators challenge claims that an amateur radio signal database can help locate the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.
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Aircraft

China’s Military Challenge is Real, and Growing

Astonishing progress in defense technology and production is helping China to develop an aggressive foreign policy.
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Aircraft

Storm Warning Comes from UK in Form of Project Tempest

The Tempest fighter is just part of a Future Combat Air System being designed by an international team led by BAE Systems.
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Aircraft

DSEI Show Revives Physical Displays and In-Person Contacts

The biennial defense show in London was the first major international defense trade show to take place in Europe since the pandemic began.
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Aircraft

Hybrid Airship Floats New Funding

The Airlander hybrid airship program received new funding but needs far more money to achieve first flight.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Pitches Special-mission Conversions for its Bizjets

From Learjet 75s to Global 7500s, Bombardier's range of business jets stand as candidates for special mission conversion.
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Aircraft

USAF Legacy Fleets Survive Budget Review, in Part

The Pentagon decided not to completely retire the A-10, B-1, KC-10, and U-2 after all.
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Aircraft

Singapore Gets Smart with Airbus A330 Tanker

The Republic of Singapore Air Force will work with Airbus to certify automatic refueling for the A330 MRTT.
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Aircraft

The Shape of Things that Fly

Blackshape’s trainer aircraft at Singapore Airshow
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Aircraft

Singapore F-35 Buy Moves Closer

The island state is buying four F-35B STOVL versions, with an option for eight more.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

ST Engineering Showcases Innovative and Diverse Technologies

The Singapore-based conglomerate has a new VTOL UAV, systems to control or counter drones, and fresh activity in the freighter conversion business.
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Avionics

Hensoldt Shows New SIGINT System

Germany-based sensor house Hensoldt is also displaying a variety of airborne electronic equipment at the Singapore Airshow.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Navy Deploys Unmanned Patrol Planes

The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton UAV is finally entering service
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Cutting Edge Counter-Drone Technology Offered by Controp

The Israeli company says that its sensors and software classify drone threats with pinpoint accuracy
Safety

Malaysia’s Defence White Paper–All Talk, No Action?

Malaysia has been deferring much-needed procurements for years, but a new Defence White Paper addresses upcoming needs.
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Aircraft

Reno Air Races: From Biplanes to Jets

AIN visited air racing's big league at Reno and recorded these observations
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Aircraft

UAE Now Has Three ISR Exec Jet Programs

A new company is converting Challenger 650s. Meanwhile, fresh details have emerged of a long-delayed project to convert Global 6000s
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DSEI 2019: Unusual Cargo Delivery Drone Gets Contracts

Designed for tactical resupply, the Silent Arrow has been developed for US Special Forces and foreign customers
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Aircraft

UK Reveals High-Tech Programs in Air, Space, and Propulsion

Hypersonics, small satellites, flying wingmen and swarming drones are all being investigated.
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Question Marks Remain Over F-35 Availability, Support

Can fifth-gen operating costs ever match fourth-gen fighters?
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Engines

Does JSTARS Demise Spell End for Airborne ISR?

Space-based reconnaissance and advanced networking offer a paradigm shift for airborne ISR.
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