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Presidential Helo Program Completes Critical Design Review

The VH-92A program now moves to assembly, test and evaluation of the modified Sikorsky S-92 commercial helicopter.

Airbus DS Chief Frustrated With A400M Delays

A revised delivery schedule is still awaited, because of the propeller gearbox problems.

U.S. Army Evaluates One of a New Breed of Tethered Drones

The Army's Rapid Equipping Force will study the CyPhy Works Persistent Aerial Reconnaissance and Communications System, a tethered hexrotor.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Dassault’s Defense Business Still Thriving

Mirage upgrade contract and Neuron flight test extension adds to earnings from Rafale.

BAE Systems Describes EW Capabilities

The company’s low-profile electronic warfare business was highlighted in a Farnborough airshow briefing.

More F-35 News from RIAT and Farnborough

Announcements by BAE Systems, a new agreement on Turkish missile integration, Canada’s partner status, and endorsements from senior U.S. commanders.

More J-20 Stealth Fighters Built in China

The long-range interceptor may be nearing entry into service, although questions remain over the maturity of the intended indigenous powerplants.

Farnborough Show Brought Plenty of Defense News

A round-up of AIN’s comprehensive coverage of the event.

The U.S. Navy’s Boeing P8 Poseidon Soars Above Farnborough

The U.S. Navy’s Boeing P8 Poseidon Soars Above Farnborough

Royal Navy Black Cats AW159 Helicopter Display Team Flies Over Farnborough

Royal Navy Black Cats AW159 Helicopter Display Team Flies Over Farnborough

Boeing, U.S. Air Force Successfully Test KC-46A Boom Fix

After trying to resolve an axial boom loading issue with software, Boeing has developed a hardware fix for the KC-46A Pegasus tanker.

Scorpion Helmet Sight Selected for LAH

The company will provide 400 sets for LAH service after 2020.

Versatile UAV Launched by Thales

The Fulmar has been selected by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, which is buying six systems to equip fast patrol craft.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Spear Sets Course for F-35 Integration

MBDA has undertaken the first firing of the Spear advanced attack missile has it embarks on full development for the F-35.

Raytheon Touts T-100 Jet as a Full Training Solution

Raytheon is pitching its T-100 proposal for the U.S. Air Force’s jet trainer replacement program as a robust training solution—with a jet attached.

Elbit Advances with Hercules Upgrades

The new system includes a large HUD that shows video imagery with flight and navigation symbology overlaid in 2D and 3D.

Martin Baker Has Fix for F-35 Seat Safety Issue

Low-speed ejection testing in 2015 revealed an increased risk of neck injury for lightweight.

Training and Workforce

Breathing Sensors and Smart Compressors

Sensors assess and record the pilot’s breathing to detect that sufficient oxygen is being delivered, guarding against hypoxia.

Lightweight EW Protection for UAVs

Elbit Systems and Sigint–Elisra have developed a very lightweight self-protection/jamming system particularly suited to unmanned air vehicles.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Hurkus Trainer Good to Go

Turkish type approved by EASA.