Defense

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Northrop X-47B UCAS undergoing system checks

Northrop Grumman’s X-47B UCAS-D carrier-borne unmanned combat air system demonstrator is currently undergoing sub-system checks before final assembly for a

Aircraft

July 14, 2008

BAE Systems to take wraps off Mantis UAV

BAE Systems unveils the Mantis UAV at its outdoor exhibition site today.

July 13, 2008

AEW debutantes

IAI’s Conformal Airborne Early Warning aircraft, top right, arrives at Farnborough for its first public appearance.

Aircraft

July 13, 2008

Boeing: KC-767 tanker is still the right size for KC-X

Boeing still believes that the KC-767 is the right-size airplane to meet the KC-X tanker requirement, despite the U.S.

July 13, 2008

MDBA’s Meteor on target for 2013 entry

Intended to arm the ‘Euro-canards’ (Gripen, Rafale and Typhoon) and possibly integrate into the RAF’s JSFs, the MBDA Meteor ramjet-powered missile is takin

July 12, 2008

CATS gets off to flying start

Since April 1 a new service managed by QinetiQ has met the UK’s aerial target requirements.

July 12, 2008

Raytheon launches low-cost advanced combat radar system

Raytheon is launching here at Farnborough the latest member of its growing family of AESA (active electronically scanned antenna) radars.

July 12, 2008

Boeing’s P-8 gets its wings

With the attachment of its wings and the hanging of the engines last month, Boeing’s first P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft is right on schedule and c

Aircraft

July 12, 2008

MiG juggles its fighter upgrade options

As Anatoly Belov contemplates his new joint role as RSK MiG’s new general designer and general director, he faces a situation in which the famous Russian f

Aircraft

July 12, 2008

Sweden Orders Equipment for Gripen Upgrade

Last week Saab received two orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for equipment to upgrade the Swedish air force’s fleet of Gripen fighte

July 12, 2008

Raytheon and CMC Ink Microcircuits Deal

CMC Electronics and Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems signed a 12-year agreement for the supply of more than 35,000 hybrid microcircuits for active elect

July 12, 2008

Smallest turbojet launched

The new TR-3 turbojet shown at the Safran stand (Hall 4/B12) is the smallest yet to be developed and put into production by Microturbo (one of Safran’s sub

July 12, 2008

Boeing looks to leverage C-130 AMP contract

Off the back of its 2001 contract to modernize the U.S.

July 7, 2008

Takeover by Finmeccanica could open door in U.S.

Italy’s Finmeccanica agreed to acquire U.S.

July 7, 2008

General Dynamics UK straddles transatlantic divide

As the British subsidiary of a leading American defense contractor majoring in sensitive communications and intelligence technologies, General Dynamics UK

July 7, 2008

Keeping control of where tools are kept

Keeping control of where tools are kept is an important issue in aircraft production lines or maintenance facilities, especially because of concerns about

July 7, 2008

Latest Gripen Demo goes through its paces

Saab achieved the first flight of the Gripen Demo from the company’s Linköping airfield in Sweden on May 27.  Crewed by test pilots Mikael Siedl and M

Aircraft

July 7, 2008

Euro-jets vie for Swiss fighter order

Switzerland is in the market for about 20 new fighters to progressively replace its remaining F-5 fleet.

Aircraft

July 7, 2008

More acquisitions by Meggitt boost sensors, wheels, brakes

Just over a year after completing its biggest acquisition to date, Meggitt group has, according to chief executive Terry Twigger, made significant strides

July 7, 2008

Rolls seeks cold cash for hot new core

One of the biggest problems for those designing the next generation of unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs) is how to define, choose and incorporate a powe

Engines

July 7, 2008

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

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Northrop X-47B UCAS undergoing system checks

Northrop Grumman’s X-47B UCAS-D carrier-borne unmanned combat air system demonstrator is currently undergoing sub-system checks before final assembly for a

BAE Systems to take wraps off Mantis UAV

BAE Systems unveils the Mantis UAV at its outdoor exhibition site today.

AEW debutantes

IAI’s Conformal Airborne Early Warning aircraft, top right, arrives at Farnborough for its first public appearance.

Boeing: KC-767 tanker is still the right size for KC-X

Boeing still believes that the KC-767 is the right-size airplane to meet the KC-X tanker requirement, despite the U.S.

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MDBA’s Meteor on target for 2013 entry

Intended to arm the ‘Euro-canards’ (Gripen, Rafale and Typhoon) and possibly integrate into the RAF’s JSFs, the MBDA Meteor ramjet-powered missile is takin

CATS gets off to flying start

Since April 1 a new service managed by QinetiQ has met the UK’s aerial target requirements.

Raytheon launches low-cost advanced combat radar system

Raytheon is launching here at Farnborough the latest member of its growing family of AESA (active electronically scanned antenna) radars.

Boeing’s P-8 gets its wings

With the attachment of its wings and the hanging of the engines last month, Boeing’s first P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft is right on schedule and c

MiG juggles its fighter upgrade options

As Anatoly Belov contemplates his new joint role as RSK MiG’s new general designer and general director, he faces a situation in which the famous Russian f

Sweden Orders Equipment for Gripen Upgrade

Last week Saab received two orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for equipment to upgrade the Swedish air force’s fleet of Gripen fighte

Raytheon and CMC Ink Microcircuits Deal

CMC Electronics and Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems signed a 12-year agreement for the supply of more than 35,000 hybrid microcircuits for active elect

Smallest turbojet launched

The new TR-3 turbojet shown at the Safran stand (Hall 4/B12) is the smallest yet to be developed and put into production by Microturbo (one of Safran’s sub

Boeing looks to leverage C-130 AMP contract

Off the back of its 2001 contract to modernize the U.S.

Takeover by Finmeccanica could open door in U.S.

Italy’s Finmeccanica agreed to acquire U.S.

General Dynamics UK straddles transatlantic divide

As the British subsidiary of a leading American defense contractor majoring in sensitive communications and intelligence technologies, General Dynamics UK

Keeping control of where tools are kept

Keeping control of where tools are kept is an important issue in aircraft production lines or maintenance facilities, especially because of concerns about

Latest Gripen Demo goes through its paces

Saab achieved the first flight of the Gripen Demo from the company’s Linköping airfield in Sweden on May 27.&nbsp; Crewed by test pilots Mikael Siedl and M

Euro-jets vie for Swiss fighter order

Switzerland is in the market for about 20 new fighters to progressively replace its remaining F-5 fleet.

More acquisitions by Meggitt boost sensors, wheels, brakes

Just over a year after completing its biggest acquisition to date, Meggitt group has, according to chief executive Terry Twigger, made significant strides

Rolls seeks cold cash for hot new core

One of the biggest problems for those designing the next generation of unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs) is how to define, choose and incorporate a powe

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Saab achieved the first flight of the Gripen Demo from the company’s Linköping airfield in Sweden on May 27. Crewed by test pilots Mikael Siedl and M