Defense

Essential news and analysis from the defense aerospace sector. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs in military aircraft, engines, and avionics.

Yak Answers Russia’s Call for Trainer

Yakovlev’s latest generation of trainer is being procured to provide elementary training for the Russian forces

February 16, 2016

Lockheed Martin Confident of More F-16V Upgrade Sales

Taiwan is lead customer for upgraded aircraft, but Singapore is among those thought to have signed up too.

February 16, 2016

IAI Unveils Quad-copter Bomb

Another loitering munition from IAI was unveiled today. It is designed for one person to deploy in urban and close-quarters battle.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 16, 2016

Indonesia Set to Buy Chinooks

Boeing DSS outlined its sales prospects in the Asia Pacific region at a Singapore Airshow press conference

February 16, 2016

Drones Occupy Minds at SAALS Summit

The drone debate is very polarized over the degree of control that is required

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 16, 2016

Australian Poseidons on contract

Last month Boeing received the Lot 7 production order for the P-8 Poseidon

February 16, 2016

Saab launches GlobalEye for Swing-role Surveillance

New flexible Bombardier Global 6000 platform and Erieye radar make for a highly capable surveillance platform.

February 16, 2016

Uconsystem Signs UAV Agreements for Thailand, Philippines

Korean company has announced agreements to cooperate on unmanned aircraft which will see it develop applications for the Thai government.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 16, 2016

Singapore: When Will the Balloon Go Up?

The aerostat for Singapore is being supplied by TCOM of the U.S., but the prime contractor and radar supplier is thought to be IAI-Elta Systems.

February 16, 2016

Elbit Expands its UAV Family With Another Skylark

Elbit has expanded its UAV offerings with a new addition to the Skylark range. Meanwhile, the in-production Hermes 900 has gained maritime capability

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 16, 2016

Malaysia Prepares for New Scout

Malaysian Army is the launch customer for the latest MD530, and will take delivery of the first of six in Q4.

February 16, 2016

’G’day, J! Aussie C-27J Goes Walkabout

Alenia and L-3 delivered the first of 10 C-27Js to Australia last June, and IOC is due by the end of 2016.

February 16, 2016

New Orbiter 1K Loitering UAS Makes Debut

Israel’s Aeronautics is showing all three members of its Orbiter UAS family

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 15, 2016

Civil helicopter sales in SE Asia are declining, Airbus says

Factors include the impact of the Chinese economy, airspace regulation and oil price

February 15, 2016

Northrop Grumman Offers Glimpse of the Future of Military Aircraft

Why go to Silicon Valley when Northrop Grumman says it has all the right technology for the Pentagon?

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 15, 2016

Asia Pacific is Strong for Honeywell Defense

Honeywell Defense and Space is a major player in the Asia Pacific area, and its strong results reflect continuing growth of defense spending in the region.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 15, 2016

Australian Air Force Must Make Careful F-35 Choices

Weapons and training decisions need care as the RAAF prepares to take delivery of its first F-35 squadron in 2018.

February 15, 2016

CAE’s Brunei Training Center Serves the Region

Visiting the “Abode of Peace” before the show, journalists got to see how Canada’s CAE has created a training paradise.

February 15, 2016

Singapore Mulls F-35 and Lots More

Defense OEMs are queuing up at the Singapore Airshow to persuade Singapore to buy their aircraft.

February 15, 2016

Philippines Completes C295 Fleet as Mali Joins the Club

Airbus Defence & Space’s light/medium transport range has generated healthy sales.

February 15, 2016