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Meteor On Target for Service Next Year

With development trials completed, the Meteor missile is on course to enter service on the Saab Gripen in 2016.

HAL Chooses TPE331 for New Indian Basic Trainer

But the indigenous HTT-40 program faces competition from the Pilatus PC-7 Mk II, already in service with the Indian Air Force.

Paris Air Show Busy Despite Absentees

A round-up of the defense highlights from the world’s biggest aerospace exhibition.

Thales Displays Counter-UAV Work

French research project is concentrating on malicious flying of mini- and micro-UAVs against sensitive government, industry and military sites.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Indecision Renders European MALE UAV Virtually Impotent

Countries have not yet provided enough definition to allow the industrial team to proceed.

Regulations and Government

Sagem Pitches Patroller UAS To French Army

The self-funded system is based on a motor-glider, and first flew in 2008

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NH Industries Presents Award to French Army for NH90 Deployment

NH90 pilot reflects on Barkhane operation in Mali.

Dart Jet Introduces Modular Trainer

UK company Dart Jet has schemed a new modular concept for training aircraft.

Alenia Pitches M-345 As New French Basic Trainer

The French air force is looking to buy between 20 and 25 basic trainers.

Malaysia is a Typical Battleground for the Euro-Canards

Wasteful international competition continues between the Eurofighter, Gripen and Rafale

IAI Unveils UHF Radar

IAI’s Elta division has developed a UHF radar building block that can be used singly for mobile applications.

Textron AirLand’s Scorpion Makes Le Bourget Debut

The joint venture said it will show the light attack jet to multiple European air forces on its current visit.

Rafael Demonstrates The Pixel Revolution

Israeli company leverages electro-optical expertise for sensor-to-shooter engagement that does not rely on GPS.

Disruptor SRx Provides Smart Electronic Warfare

Having recently acquired Exelis, Harris Corporation is working hard to bring a new electronic warfare capability to market

U.S. Air Force’s T-X Requirements Test the Field

The field of potential contenders has been adjusted as industry awaits a formal request for proposals.

Two New Teams Formed To Compete for JStars Recap

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman announce partners, joining Boeing as bidders for new radar surveillance jets.

Sagem and DCI Offer Turnkey Surveillance Solution

Sagem and French defense services agency DCI will jointly offer Diamond twins and Patroller UAVs outfitted with Sagem's surveillance equipment

Sagem Hammer Could Arm Hercules

AA/ROK has partnered with Rafaut and Sagem to offer a close air support capability to the C-130 Hercules.

Improved Skylark Draws on Hermes Technology

Elbit’s man-portable Skylark is one of the most popular mini-UASs on the market. The company has launched an improved version.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Saudi Ministry Orders Airbus C295W Airlifters

Kingdom previously bought the smaller CN235 transport.