Chris Pocock
Defense Correspondent
Chris Pocock has been covering the defense beat for AIN for over 30 years. He is a British citizen and a graduate of the University of Cambridge. Chris worked in the air cargo business for ten years before becoming a full-time writer in 1983. He subsequently edited two air cargo journals before becoming AIN’s Defense Editor. He retired from that position in 2018, but still contributes to the publication. Chris has written extensively on aerial reconnaissance, including four books on the history of the U-2 spyplane. He also lectures on this and other topics related to intelligence-gathering in the Cold War.
Latest from Chris Pocock
Maintenance and Modifications
ST Engineering Reaping Benefits of AI
Company makes use of proprietary algorithms for maintenance among other activities
Aircraft
'Propel' Highlights Singapore’s Thriving Aerospace Ecosystem
Commemorative book explains the history of Singapore’s aerospace industry
Aircraft
ST Engineering Lands First Customer for Airfish WIG Craft
A Turkish company intends to acquire 10 Airfish vehicles for tourist operations
Aircraft
Republic of Singapore Air Force Prepares for New Threats
The Republic of Singapore Air Force projected a strong presence at the Singapore Airshow
Aircraft
Singapore To Boost SMEs and Decarbonization
Singapore's government promotes new initiatives at the air show's opening ceremony
Airports
Changi East Rises As Paya Lebar Closes
Changi East ready to open as Paya Lebar closes in the mid-2030s
Patriot Proves Counter-hypersonic Capability
Two batteries of the Raytheon SAM system sent to Ukraine immediately proved their worth, shooting down Russia’s vaunted Kinzhal hypersonic missile.
Engines
PBS and Ivchenko Sign MoU for Small Turbojet
A partnership between PBS and Ivchenko aims to build a new turbine engine for small UAVs and cruise missiles.
Engines
Honeywell Signs MoU with Aeralis for F124 Engine
Honeywell is offering its extensive product line for military applications, including non-ITAR solutions.
Europe Next-Gen Air Combat System Far from Settled
France, Germany, and Spain have made slow progress on their Future Combat Air System amid workshare tussles and timescale differences.
Aircraft
Dassault: 'We’ll Build Our Own Cloud'
Dassault Aviation and Dassault Systèmes will collaborate on a sovereign cloud for Europe that will have particular relevance to defense projects.
Aircraft
A New Diamond Monitors Fires, Floods And More
The Diamond Aircraft DA62MPP Vanguard carries a new multiband sensor for environmental surveillance.
Avionics
New Inertial Nav System Solves GPS Vulnerability
Flare Bright has developed a small new inertial navigation system that can substitute for vulnerable GPS receivers.
Aircraft
BAE Systems Offers New-Tech EW System for Export
The Storm EW system can protect diverse platforms against proliferating advanced air defense systems.
Avionics
Pannoramix Satcom Antenna Captures Multi-band Birds
Greenerwave has unveiled the Pannoramix multibeam ground antenna, which can communicate with a variety of satellites and frequencies.
Aircraft
Lockheed Martin's Airship Goes Private
AT2 Aerospace has taken control of Lockheed Martin’s Hybrid Airship project.
Environment
Sustainable Aviation Fuels: The Numbers Just Don't Add Up
A weighty scientific report raises doubts about net-zero alternatives to jet fuel.
MBDA Accelerates Missile Production in Response to Ukraine War
The Anglo-French company’s orderbook has also been swelled by major sales in the UAE and Poland.
Aircraft
Dassault Soars as Falcon, Rafale Order Book Swells
Dassault posted a €830 million profit in 2022 while its order book swelled to 87 Falcon business jets and 164 Rafale fighter jets.
Aircraft
Malaysia Chooses Korean FA-50 As Singapore Adds More F-35s
Coincidentally on the same day, neighbors Malaysia and Singapore announced new buys of combat aircraft.
Aircraft
Skunk Works To Display Darkstar from Top Gun: Maverick at Edwards Airshow
Fact and fiction have combined to create a top-draw attraction, as Lockheed Martin’s hypersonic creation for the "Top Gun: Maverick" movie goes public.
Accidents
Lockheed Martin Offering Defiant, Raider Technology to NATO Countries
The Sikorsky SB>1 Defiant and S-97 Raider helicopters would bring new rotorcraft technology to NATO member countries.
Inzpire Offers Multi-Domain Operations Training Out of a Box
Inzpire delivers tactical multi-domain operational training from a ruggedized case containing all the necessary materials.
Ambitious Schedule Set for Turkey’s Stealth Fighter
Turkey TF-X stealth fighter showed up at the Farnborough Airshow in full-scale mockup form.
Aircraft
RAF Will Offer New Contracts For Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
The service has terminated Project Mosquito in favor of alternative approaches that could advance uncrewed aircraft more quickly.
British Partners Outline Details of Hypersonic Research Effort
Reaction Engines is leading a hypersonic technology partnership between the Royal Air Force, two UK government agencies, and Rolls-Royce.
Avionics
Sixth-gen Radar Slated for Tempest Fighter Program
The new radar for the Tempest fighter will incorporate higher power, smaller circuits, and gallium arsenide processors.
RAF Wedgetail Program Taking Off
The conversion of three Boeing 737 airframes for the AEW&C role is proceeding at the UK facility of STS Aviation Services.
Ascent Flight Training
Ascent Flight Training
Aircraft
Cost Reductions Make F-35 a Winner in Europe
The acquisition cost now matches fourth-generation fighters, and operations plus sustainment costs are following, according to Lockheed Martin.
