Defense
Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.
UTC Aerospace Systems has begun installing modern eight-bladed propellers on the Air National Guard's "legacy" Hercules fleet
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd is a market leader in India, but private industry is offering more competition.
A four-year deal increases production of titanium bulkheads for the Lightning II.
Integration of the Stormbreaker has started on the F-35, F/A-18E/F and F-15E.
As a pioneer of gallium nitride semi-conductor technology Raytheon is testing GaN-based arrays for the Patriot air defense system
30-kg RUAV can carry a 3-kg payload
While aerospace and defense growth is lagging world economic growth, U.S. defense industry revenue has increased to 2.5 times that of Europe.
Sim features integrated flight deck configuration selected for Textron's Scorpion, Diamond's new Dart 550, and TacAir's F-5 retrofits
UTAS makes two new product announcements and discusses its R&D supporting hybrid/electric propulsion for aircraft.
Saab is soon to fly the next two Gripen E prototypes, which are being equipped with new systems thanks to a segregated avionics architecture.
