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Quick as a Flash, the F-35 Makes Fly

Quick as a Flash, the F-35 Makes Fly

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Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s M-346 Jet Trainer Maneuvers Over Farnborough

Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s M-346 Jet Trainer Maneuvers Over Farnborough

F-35B Shows Its Mettle to Britain’s Top Military Brass at RIAT Show — AINtv Express

F-35B Shows Its Mettle to Britain’s Top Military Brass at RIAT Show — AINtv Express

Elta Offers Wide Variety Of ISTAR Solutions

A rare glimpse of Israeli company’s special mission aircraft capabilities was had at a recent conference.

U.S. Army Develops Apache ‘Version 6’ Update

Technology insertions by 2018 will improve the AH-64E’s fire-control radar, increase interoperability with unmanned aircraft.

High-Powered Microwave Weapons Note Quite Ready

New contracts have been issued, but maturity of a technology that can disable computer systems is debated.

Bell Advances Next Generation Tiltrotor Development

The Bell Helicopters V280 is being prepared for a first flight in September 2017.

RAF Benson CAE Heli Training Facility Enhanced

CAE has further enhanced the helicopter training facility at RAF Benson

Leonardo Will Work Better Together Than Finmeccanica

The Italian aerospace group formerly known as Finmeccanica says the company will effectively operate following its reorganization under the name Leonardo.

Marcel Dassault Honored by French Air Force

Only the most accomplished in French aviation are recognized in this way.

Training and Workforce

Rafael Tackles Drone Menace

Small drones have become a major threat to military/security forces and high-value targets. Drone Dome has been developed to defeat them.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Rafael Touts Range of Missile Solutions

Israeli company’s missile expertise is a legacy of a troubled region and the need for robust defense, but exports are also a key focus.

British Trio Offer Airport Defense Against Drones

AUDS system has been tested by U.S. government and is now to be tested by the FAA.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Cyber Warfare Episode Plays Out in Court Case

Two-Year Legal Saga Of Chinese Cyber Hack Of U.S. Military Aircraft May Be Ending

Airbus HForces Civil Helicopters Into Military Roles

Company claims generic weapons system will provide affordable solutions.

Airbus Expands And Refines Air-to-Air Refueling

Automatic system is on the way, as well as a kit for the C295. Meanwhile, a solution to the A400M helicopter problem is being explored.

Predator B UAV To Get European ELINT System

Raytheon’s German subsidiary will provide a radar-detecting and locating sensor.

F-35 Unit Cost To Go Below $100 Million, Maker Says

Talks to conclude new production contracts are still not done, but movement on price is going in the right direction.

U.S. Navy Gains Experience As Fielding of P-8A Poseidon Expands

Transition training will begin this year at NAS Whidbey Island, the Navy’s second major P-8A training facility.