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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.

Bombardier Global 6500 CMMA
May 21, 2023 - 6:45 AM
The maritime patrol version of the Global offers a Canadian alternative to the Boeing P-8 Poseidon.
EC-37B Compass Call
May 8, 2023 - 9:48 AM
The Gulfstream G550-based EC-37B is taking over the electronic attack role from the long-serving EC-130H Hercules.
Challenger 650 Finland
Apr 28, 2023 - 6:36 AM
The Baltic state's border guard is seeking a surveillance aircraft based on a business jet types to replace its aging Dornier Do 228 turboprops.
Bell 407M special mission helicopter on display at Army Aviation Association of America Mission Solutions Summit
Apr 27, 2023 - 11:46 AM
Bell will offer militarized "special mission aircraft" versions of all its civil aircraft models tailored to the needs of the export market.
TAI Hürjet
Apr 26, 2023 - 6:57 AM
The advanced trainer is planned to adopt light combat roles in addition to its supersonic training function.
Airbus H125M in flight over mountains with soldier repelling down rope
Apr 24, 2023 - 4:37 PM
The Airbus AH-125 and MH-125 military helicopters will be built at the company's U.S. manufacturing plant in Columbus, Mississippi.
Saab Gripen F fighter
Apr 17, 2023 - 7:12 AM
Further Gripen fighter purchases for Brazil were discussed at the start of the program, but now serious evaluations are getting under way.
Bell HSVTOL
Apr 11, 2023 - 9:39 AM
Buoyed by V-280 win, Bell presses ahead with high-speed VTOL concept.
Siksory Raider-X (Photo: Sikorsky)
Apr 10, 2023 - 8:43 AM
After losing the FLRAA program, Sikorsky examines new markets for its X2 technology.
A330 MRTT MMF
Mar 29, 2023 - 10:22 AM
Belgium’s decision to increase its usage of the MMF tanker/transport fleet has driven the procurement of a further A330 to bring the fleet to 10.