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Navy Advances UClass Software as RFP Delayed

The Navy is still seeking sources for an "organic, sea-based unmanned aerial system."

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

September 11, 2014

U.S. Air Force Develops Fix for Grounded F-16Ds

More than 80 of the aircraft have been grounded since cracks were discovered in the canopy sill longerons this summer.

September 10, 2014

Navy's FA-XX Discussion Includes Modifying F-35C

Modifying the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter is part of what the U.S. Navy wants to discuss with contractors in a series of “technical interchange meetings."

September 9, 2014

E-2D Aerial Refueling System Completes Design Review

With the completion of the PDR, the program advances to critical design review, moving closer to manufacturing the system.

September 4, 2014

General Atomics Readies for 'Detect and Avoid' Demo

Trials on the NASA Ikhana Predator B are slated to begin in November.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

September 4, 2014

India Authorizes Purchase of Boeing Apaches, Chinooks

The deal is valued at $2.5 billion.

September 3, 2014

Boeing Wins FMS Contract To Supply AH-6is To Saudi Arabia

The estimated contract completion date is Dec. 31, 2016.

September 2, 2014

Puma UAS Succeeds in Landing on Coast Guard Icebreaker

An AeroVironment Puma AE launched from the flight deck of the Coast Guard cutter Healy, under way in the Arctic Ocean.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

September 2, 2014

Ruag and HISS Team To Offer EW Solutions

The companies plan to market and deliver turnkey electronic warfare solutions for airborne platforms.

August 28, 2014

Boeing's 'Phantom Swift' Advances in Darpa Program

During the project's second phase, Darpa plans to select two proposals to advance to detailed design, fabrication and assembly.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 28, 2014

U.S. Army Terminates Second Flight of Hypersonic Weapon

The vehicle experienced a "flight anomaly" shortly after launch on August 25.

August 27, 2014

Britain and Germany Are Still Upgrading the Tornado

Upgrades could continue on other British platforms after 2019 retirement; Germany plan to operate the aircraft at least through 2025.

August 27, 2014

Pilatus Signs PC-7 Offset Deal in India

Pilatus Aircraft has signed a 10-year contract with Tata Advanced Systems for the Indian company to supply aerostructures for the PC-12 NG.

August 27, 2014

Contract Awarded for Black Hawk Digital Cockpit Upgrade

The Army plans to upgrade existing Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawks with analog cockpit instrumentation to UH-60M digital standard.

August 21, 2014

Cracks Cause U.S. Air Force To Ground 82 F-16Ds

The 75 aircraft without cracks have returned to service.

August 20, 2014

Paramount Flies New Light-Attack Airplane in South Africa

The twin-boom, tandem-seat turboprop has been under development since 2011.

August 20, 2014

Northrop Grumman Wins Block 30 Global Hawk Order

The three new aircraft will join 18 Block 30 Global Hawks the service earlier planned to retire.

August 20, 2014

BAE Systems Reports Typhoon Saudi, E-scan Radar Status

BAE Systems plans to deliver 12 Typhoons to Saudi Arabia this year

August 19, 2014

Indonesians Boost CN235 Sales after Pact with Airbus D&S

The company is bidding for several maritime patrol requirements in the region.

August 14, 2014

Interest Grows in Aurora’s Optionally Piloted Centaur

The U.S. company is now promoting the aircraft in Europe for low-cost airborne sensing.

August 14, 2014