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Darpa Awards First-Phase Contracts for 'Gremlins' UAS Project

The program envisions launching "volleys" of small unmanned aircraft systems from a host aircraft, then retrieving them in mid-air.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Philippines Navy Places Order for AgustaWestland AW159s

With the order, the Philippines becomes the third customer for the improved Lynx helicopter, joining the UK and Korea.

U.S., European Firms Tout Defense Products at Chilean Airshow

U.S. Air Force F-22s are part of the flight program at the Fidae 2016 International Air & Space Fair outside of Santiago, Chile.

Sale of Nine Boeing P-8A Poseidons to Britain Clears Hurdle

With approval by the State Department, the U.S. and UK governments can conclude the transaction, which is valued at $3.2 billion.

UK Contracts Support BAE Hawk Advanced Trainer Until 2020

The Ministry of Defence has committed $536 million across four contracts for maintenance of the BAE Systems' training jet, supporting 700 jobs.

Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Win JStars Radar Contracts

The contractors will further develop their radar systems for the U.S. Air Force Joint Surveillance Attack Radar System recapitalization program.

'Dragon Web' Modem Will Enhance U-2 as Communications Relay

The Lockheed Martin surveillance aircraft will be equipped with a next-generation L-3 modem that enables beyond line-of-sight communications.

Lockheed Martin Shares More Insight, But No Images of TR-X

The next generation aircraft Lockheed Martin is designing to replace the U-2 would be 'survivable, not unnoticeable,' the company says.

Saab Joint Venture Opens Unmanned Aircraft Plant in Sweden

UMS Skeldar offers a product line of fixed- and rotary-wing small unmanned aircraft for military and civilian applications.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Air Force Postpones RFP for T-X Trainer to December

The service said its effort to refine the RFP language under its 'Bending the Cost Curve' initiative has taken longer than expected.

Unmanned Aircraft Training, Staffing Challenge U.S. Air Force

The service is taking steps to relieve the strain on its remotely piloted aircraft force, but faces difficulty maintaining operations tempo.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Navy Readies Requirements for Unmanned MQ-25 Stingray

The new unmanned aerial refueling aircraft will have lesser capability than its UClass predecessor, but with growth potential.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

MBDA Plans Brimstone 2 Missile Trial on AH-64 Apache

Initial operational capability of Brimstone 2 on Royal Air Force Tornados is scheduled this spring, with later clearance on Eurofighter Typhoon.

Hypersonic Aircraft Are Ongoing Allure for Lockheed Martin

The defense contractor is advancing multiple platforms that would travel at or beyond Mach 5.

Lockheed Martin Focused on F-35A Initial Operating Capability

The manufacturer is working to support the U.S. Air Force's planned declaration of F-35A initial operating capability by August.

Darpa Advances Indoor Capabilities of Quadcopter Drones

Quadcopters flying autonomously in GPS-denied environments could help in urban settings, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency asserts.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Operation Inherent Resolve Continues Despite Ceasefire

European and other nations indicate their willingness to support U.S.-led coalition battling Islamic State and other terrorists.

Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Jet Rips Through the Skies of Singapore

Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Jet Rips Through the Skies of Singapore

Sukhoi Su-30 MKM Fighter Shows Off Thrust Vectoring Maneuvers Over Singapore

Sukhoi Su-30 MKM Fighter Shows Off Thrust Vectoring Maneuvers Over Singapore

Dassault: French Sale of Rafales to India Still Being Negotiated

After the heads of state in France and India reached agreement in late January, four weeks was thought to be enough time to conclude deal.