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Persistence Rewarded For Zephyr ‘Pseudo-Satellite’ Project

After years of development, Airbus D&S has gained a first order for the solar-powered high-altitude vehicle,

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 20, 2016

Saab Leads Newsmakers at Singapore Airshow

AIN's summary of defense developments at Asia-Pacific’s largest airshow.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 19, 2016

Adaptations Bring CN235/C295 Sales Rewards For Airbus

Airbus DS has enjoyed considerable success recently with its small military transports by offering them adapted for a wide range of roles.

February 18, 2016

Embraer’s KC-390 Returns to Flight Test

Embraer said the KC-390 program is on track to begin deliveries to the Brazilian Air Force in 2018.

February 18, 2016

Bell, BAE link to promote AH-1Z Viper in Australia

Bell signed a teaming agreement with BAE Systems to promote and support the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter

February 18, 2016

Rafael shows Reccelite, upgraded Litening pod

Israeli company’s recon sensor has just been tested on RAF Tornados.

February 18, 2016

Swordfish Maritime Patrol/Anti-Sub Platform Goes Global

Originally schemed around the Saab 2000 regional airliner

February 18, 2016

Northrop Grumman offers C-130 center wing box restoration

Offer derives from a refurbishment program on five C-130H airlifters that Australia gifted to the Indonesian air force

February 18, 2016

U.S. Marine Reserve Will Install Universal Avionics MFDs

The Naval Air Systems Command awarded Aero Dynamix a contract to deliver night-vision compatible MFDs for KC-130T tankers.

February 18, 2016

Korean Air Force Black Eagles Tear Up the Skies in T-50s

Korean Air Force Black Eagles Tear Up the Skies in T-50s

February 18, 2016

PRC Military Continues to Depend on Ukrainian Defense Technology

While China has failed to get away from reliance on Russia, it is in many cases Ukrainian technology that it is using.

February 17, 2016

Su-35 Fighter Boosted by China and Indonesia Deals

UAC recently logged sales for 36 more Su-35 combat aircraft in a move that could extend its production backlog by up to 10 years.

February 17, 2016

A-29 has Asia-Pacific appeal, says Embraer

The A-29 Super Tucano on display at the Singapore Airshow is more than a sporty turboprop

February 17, 2016

New Loitering Munitions Feature in Growing IAI Portfolio

The new Harpy NG autonomous anti-radar loitering munition boasts increased capability.

February 17, 2016

IAI Continues to Grow in Unmanned Arena

IAI has signed a new partnership with Korean composites specialist Hankuk Carbon.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 17, 2016

Swedish/Swiss JV Pushing UAVs Here

UMS Skeldar is at the Singapore Airshow promoting its UAVs with local partner CWT.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 17, 2016

Satellite Move Extends Airbus Coverage

Moving Skynet 5A west has meant that it now covers the Asia Pacific market better for secure military communications.

February 17, 2016

U.S. Air Force Missile Tracking Ship Slips By

Plenty of ships pass by the air show site in any one day, including the occasional spy ship!

February 17, 2016

U.S. Agency Denies Boeing's Protest of Bomber Contract

Northrop Grumman said it will now 'get back to work' on the Long Range Strike-Bomber program, potentially worth $80 billion.

February 17, 2016

F-35 Report Card Gives Thumbs-Down to Block Buy

Various issues still remain that are likely to put partner nations off the block buys the U.S. wants.

February 16, 2016