BAE Systems

By Tony Osborne
BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics have for the first time demonstrated the ability of a heavy lift uncrewed multicopter to drop a torpedo.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The UK’s Empire Test Pilots school has launched an uncrewed air systems (UAS) test pilot course, reflecting growing market needs.
Maintenance & Training

By Chen Chuanren
BAE Systems and platform integrator MSI Defense Solutions are pitching a palletized guided rocket system.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
The collaboration with Hybrid Air Vehicles will explore the use of the Airlander aircraft in defense and security missions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aerospace

By Tony Osborne
Qinetiq and BAE Systems have teamed up to develop a low-cost, disposable uncrewed aircraft system.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Industry partners in the three-nation Global Combat Air Program have reached a further collaboration agreement.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim, Brian Everstine
BAE Systems and L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first EC-37B Compass Call aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for developmental and operational testing.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
UK-based defense contractor paid a premium for the Ball business with an eye on the fast-growing space systems segment.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
The U.S. State Department has given the green light for the largest potential export contract for Boeing’s AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, for Poland.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has lifted a flying pause of its BAE Systems Hawk jet trainer fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The UK Royal Air Force has temporarily halted flying operations with its Hawk jet trainers after a technical issue was discovered.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Tony Osborne
BAE will buy U.S. defense and aerospace electronics supplier Ball Aerospace for $5.55 billion through a stock purchase agreement, the two companies announced.
Space

By Tony Osborne
QinetiQ is adapting the four-engine airliner to become an Airborne Technology Demonstrator to support radar and sensor integration work for future programs.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Graham Warwick
Comac/CATL electric aircraft venture; high-power silicon battery; JetBlue and carbon capture; and fly/drive evTOL hovers.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
The Amprius battery cell has a power density of 400 Wh/kg at a C/5 discharge rate typical of electric vehicles.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
In 2021, BAE Systems acquired UK-based small satellite manufacturer In-Space Missions and now appears to be looking for more opportunities.
Space

By Graham Warwick
Crane Aerospace & Electronics is to collaborate with Heart Aerospace to define the power distribution system for the Swedish startup’s planned ES-30 electric regional airliner.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Eurofighter upgrades are being paced by the four nations’ future combat air programs and national needs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The UK Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter pilots are set to receive BAE’s Striker 2 helmet-mounted display as part of a national upgrade of the aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Solar UAV flies stratospheric; HAPS motor test; electric regional ground demo; and agile eVTOL.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
BAE Systems says its Phasa-35 solar-powered uncrewed air system reached an altitude of more than 66,000 ft. for the first time in June.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The trination Global Combat Air Program could see several hundred export sales of the crewed aircraft that emerges, industry figures suggest.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
BAE Systems has established a new division to lead the company’s rapid and agile technology developments in the air domain.
Aircraft & Propulsion