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“Strategic Agility” Is U.S. Air Force’s New Mantra

The U.S. Air Force and industrial partners could see great improvements in efficiency as a result of the new strategic agility program.

EPI Ramps Up A400M Engine Production

No major in-service issue so far, manufacturer of TP400 says.

Rotron Launches Heavy-fuel UAV Engine at Farnborough

Rotary engines deliver reliable performance in the 20-60 hp range,

Predator XP Makes Maiden Flight

The XP is fitted with GA-ASI’s Lynx multi-mode radar, high-definition electro-optical video and automatic identification system.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Raytheon SDB II for F-15E and F-35 Nears Low-rate Production

Advantages of the small-diameter bomb include its ability to attack moving targets and its enhanced performance in adverse weather.

Textron Aviation Shows Off Special Mission Line-up

The company is showing a King Air 350ER, a Grand Caravan EX, an AT-6 turboprop, T-6C Texan trainer and the new Textron AirLand Scorpion tactical jet.

Embraer KC-390 Takes Shape As First Flight Approaches

Brazil has been committed to the KC-390 since 2010, and finalized its order for 28 in May. The first delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2016.

F-35 at Farnborough: Everything Except The Jet

Show-goers can find F-35 models, parts and simulators on display, but the four F-35Bs slated to fly to the UK remain grounded at NAS Patuxent River.

Eurofighter Lifts the Veil on E-Scan Radar

British Prime Minister David Cameron reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the e-scan radar here at Farnborough on Monday.

Russian Electronics Group KRET Debuts At Farnborough

Formed in 2009, KRET now includes nearly 100 enterprises specializing in electronic warfare, avionics, friend-or-foe systems and measuring equipment.

Piaggio Lands Big Avanti EVO Order As HammerHead Waits To Fly

Lycoming Engines Sees New Markets In UAS Segment

Lycoming’s first UAS project dates to World War II and an unmanned twin-engine aircraft.

CAE’s Integrated Approach to Training Proves Its Worth

Simulation’s role in military training is expanding as budgets shrink.

Hybrid Air Vehicles Aim For A Buoyant Future

Hybrid air vehicles could finally fulfill the promise once offered by airships.

Roger Munk, R.I.P.

Airship pioneer led a series of British companies specializing in lighter-than-air technology for nearly 40 years.

The Road Not Needed-By The Skunk Works

Only Lockheed Martin (LM) has progressed beyond the drawing board in the arena of airship vehicles.

THE AEROSCRAFT

Only Lockheed Martin (LM) has progressed beyond the drawing board in the arena of airship vehicles.

Apache ‘Guardian’ Earns Praise In Afghanistan

Apache Guardians and Tigershark UAVs worked well together in Afghanistan using datalinks.

Israel Receives First of 30 M346 Advanced Trainers

Israel selected the M-346 in 2012 to replace its aging McDonnell Douglas A-4N, TA-4H and TA-4J Skyhawks of the 102 “The Flying Tigers” Squadron.

Russian Defense Sales Get Top-Level Endorsement

Russian President Vladimir Putin is urging the defense industry to boost exports with more creative sources of financing.