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Oct 15, 2024
The defense ministry announced on Oct. 14 plans to acquire eight PC-7MKXs, two flight simulators and training systems to replace 13 older model PC-7s.
Oct 11, 2024
Embraer's Defense CEO declined to elaborate on the identities of the buyers, but several options are possible.
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Aircraft & Propulsion
Oct 15, 2024
The Total Defense bill notes that the process of making a decision on the future combat aircraft will require broad political support.
Oct 15, 2024
Each family member is distinct in terms of shape and performance capabilities, a design artifact from their origins as targets for testing counter-UAS weapons.
Oct 15, 2024
A mock-up shows the Airbus plan to convert the cockpit of the UH-72 into an extension of the main cabin for carrying cargo.
Oct 15, 2024
The defense ministry announced on Oct. 14 plans to acquire eight PC-7MKXs, two flight simulators and training systems to replace 13 older model PC-7s.
Oct 15, 2024
Boeing has put a figure on its highly anticipated effort to shore up its balance sheet, disclosing plans to raise as much as $25 billion in liquidity.
Missile Defense & Weapons
Oct 15, 2024
Service officials have maintained that a successful test of the missile is needed by the close of 2024 as it looks to field the weapon.
Oct 15, 2024
The Pentagon will need to work with the FAA on how to to use methods such as jamming and other electronic warfare in areas that are near civilian airspace.
Oct 15, 2024
The memorandum of understanding would allow Lockheed to establish a final assembly line between 2028 and 2030 for the tactical missile in the GMLRS.
Oct 15, 2024
Several companies participated in a “first-of-its-kind trial” to identify and demonstrate new capabilities for intercepting UAVs.
Oct 15, 2024
Each family member is distinct in terms of shape and performance capabilities, a design artifact from their origins as targets for testing counter-UAS weapons.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare
Oct 15, 2024
The U.S. Navy has missed a goal to declare initial operational capability for the Next-Generation Jammer’s mid-band system in the fiscal year just ended.
Oct 14, 2024
With CCA increasingly eyed for EW, Leonardo has developed a lightweight, low-cost, stand-in jamming capability that could help protect force packages.
Oct 11, 2024
The software upgrade enables the flight computer to intervene to prevent potentially fatal crashes.
Oct 10, 2024
The UK is expanding its military space effort with an agreement to work with Canada on an on-orbit space surveillance mission.
Oct 10, 2024
Latvia says it has adjusted its air surveillance equipment and shortened decision-making processes to respond to “hybrid threats” emanating from Moscow.
Supply chain
Oct 14, 2024
Boeing informed the service that its H-47 Chinook and AH-64 Apache production lines are not going to be affected by the announced layoffs.
Oct 14, 2024
With CCA increasingly eyed for EW, Leonardo has developed a lightweight, low-cost, stand-in jamming capability that could help protect force packages.
Oct 14, 2024
Embraer’s interest in the U.S. tactical airlift market is no mystery. The Defense Department operates more than 550 C-130s alone.
Oct 14, 2024
Boeing's disclosure of another round of program charges may be aimed at shifting the narrative around the upcoming third-quarter earnings call.
Oct 11, 2024
Embraer's Defense CEO declined to elaborate on the identities of the buyers, but several options are possible.
Budget, Policy & Operations
Oct 15, 2024
Service officials have maintained that a successful test of the missile is needed by the close of 2024 as it looks to field the weapon.
Oct 15, 2024
The Pentagon will need to work with the FAA on how to to use methods such as jamming and other electronic warfare in areas that are near civilian airspace.
Oct 15, 2024
The memorandum of understanding would allow Lockheed to establish a final assembly line between 2028 and 2030 for the tactical missile in the GMLRS.
Oct 15, 2024
The Total Defense bill notes that the process of making a decision on the future combat aircraft will require broad political support.
Oct 15, 2024
Several companies participated in a “first-of-its-kind trial” to identify and demonstrate new capabilities for intercepting UAVs.