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Apache AH-64E: Boeing’s Next-Gen Attack Helicopter

E-variant of the Apache attack helicopters is meaner than ever but will it win the Polish competition?

November 10, 2015

Mini-UAS Maps Buildings In Dubai

Lockheed Martin demonstrated the Indago quadrotor UAS equipped with an EO/IR payload over Dubai.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

November 10, 2015

UAE Command Selects AW609 Tiltrotor for Search and Rescue

Deliveries to the UAE Joint Aviation Command are expected to begin in 2019, AgustaWestland said.

November 10, 2015

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates ‘Infirno’ Sensor Turret

System provides precision targeting and surveillance capabilities, among others.

November 10, 2015

Patriot Looks To The Next Generation

Patriot may have been around since the days of the Cold War, but it has been updated several times. Raytheon is now launching a GaN-based next generation

November 9, 2015

Elettronica Develops ‘Escort Jammer’ For Italy’s Air Force

Italian electronics manufacturer Elettronica and the Italian air force are cooperating on the development of a podded “escort jammer”.

November 9, 2015

Navy Re-ups With AAR Airlift For Vertical Replenishment

AAR operates a helicopter fleet which helps it support U.S. Navy fleets in the Middle East and wider theater.

November 9, 2015

Marvin “SmartCan” And Missile Sims On Show

Marvin Test Solutions displays handheld weapons test set.

Maintenance and Modifications

November 9, 2015

Pilot Is Optional For Certain Missions

Technology demonstrator is showing that flying a helicopter without a pilot could be feasible for some missions.

November 9, 2015

International Co-operation Central To UK Defense

Britain’s future defense strategy will increasingly focus on international co-operation.

November 9, 2015

Finmeccanica Pitches M346 for Training/Attack Dual Role

After fatal AW609 Tiltrotor prototype crash, terminating the program not an option, company says

November 9, 2015

Big Role In Mideast For Big Airbus Tanker

The A330MRTT is enjoying sales and operational success

November 9, 2015

KRET’s EW systems undergo “reality check” in Syria

KRET is taking a more central role as Russia is cut off from western suppliers, and Ukraine.

November 9, 2015

GAL Launches Training Initiative for UAE Aerospace Engineers

Global Aerospace Logistics is a partnering with Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

Maintenance and Modifications

November 9, 2015

General Atomics Plans Predator XP Deliveries to UAE

Unarmed UAV sale approved by U.S. congress.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

November 9, 2015

ACES 5 Ejection Seat Offers A Safe Escape

UTC Aerospace Systems has upgraded the widely-used ACES II with new structure, stabilization and restraints

November 9, 2015

Boeing and Eurofighter Vie for Kuwait Fighter Order

Both Boeing and Eurofighter are hoping to get a new fighter order from Kuwait, which has hinted at its intentions to buy both Typhoon and Super Hornet.

November 9, 2015

Piaggio’s MPA Is Launched, and It’s Going Overland

Piaggio Aerospace has unveiled the engineering mock-up of the Multipurpose Patrol Aircraft derived from the Avanti

November 9, 2015

Saab Lands UAE Surveillance Deal

Following a long evaluation process the UAE Air Force has selected a Saab Erieye-based system on a Bombardier Global 6000

November 9, 2015

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.

November 8, 2015