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Air Force Secretary Kendall Outlines A New Strategy

By Brian Everstine Sep 20, 2023
Frank Kendall discusses with Aviation Week the need to “reoptimize” the Air Force to acquire, plan and train better for potential near-term conflict.
Budget, Policy & Operations

The Weekly Debrief: Why Northrop Grumman Is In On U.S. Navy’s NGAD

By Brian Everstine Sep 18, 2023
The company is providing development work for F/A-XX.
Aircraft & Propulsion

2Excel Aviation Signs Agreements With IAI, Metrea

By Tony Osborne Sep 18, 2023
The teaming arrangement was agreed to during the Defense Security Equipment International exhibition.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Firefly Nails Rapid Response Launch Demo For U.S. Space Force

By Irene Klotz Sep 15, 2023
The rocket lifted off at 10:28 p.m. EDT/7:28 p.m. local time on Sept. 14.
Space

BAE Pitches Palletized APKWS To Taiwan, Other Asian States

By Chen Chuanren Sep 15, 2023
BAE Systems and platform integrator MSI Defense Solutions are pitching a palletized guided rocket system.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Poland Needs More Fighters, Defense Minister Says

By Tony Osborne Sep 15, 2023
Speaking on Poland’s Radio dla Ciebie Sept. 14, Mariusz Błaszczak says the country still has a shortfall in combat aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Airship, UAV Developers Link Up With BAE’s FalconWorks

By Tony Osborne Sep 15, 2023
The collaboration with Hybrid Air Vehicles will explore the use of the Airlander aircraft in defense and security missions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Danish F-35s Touch Down on Home Soil

By Tony Osborne Sep 15, 2023
Four Lockheed Martin F-35s landed at Denmark's Skrydstrup air base shortly after 2 p.m. on Sept. 14.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Taiwan Military Pledges To Buy Thousands Of Commercial Drones

By Steve Trimble Sep 15, 2023
The 2023 National Defense Report released Sept. 12 laid out the new acquisition plans as part of an effort to bolster Taiwan’s asymmetric capabilities.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

Taiwan Military Pledges To Buy Thousands Of Commercial Drones

By Chen Chuanren Sep 15, 2023
The 2023 National Defense Report released Sept. 12 laid out the new acquisition plans as part of an effort to bolster Taiwan’s asymmetric capabilities.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

Taiwan Operator Plans To Offer P2012 For Surveillance Services

By Steve Trimble Sep 15, 2023
Ansett Airlines, the owner of the Apex Flight Academy, has been developing the renamed Goshawk special mission aircraft since 2021.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

MQ-4C Passes IOC Milestone For New Configuration

By Steve Trimble Sep 14, 2023
The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft system has been cleared for initial operating capability by the U.S. Navy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

AeroVironment Urges Multinational Loitering Munitions Stockpile

By Garrett Reim Sep 14, 2023
AeroVironment makes two loitering munitions: the anti-personnel Switchblade 300 and the anti-armored vehicle Switchblade 600.
Missile Defense & Weapons

USAF Shares Latest Tanker Follow-on Requirements With Industry

By Steve Trimble Sep 14, 2023
The request for information (RFI) was published on Sept. 15 by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Universal Hydrogen Advances ATR 72 Retrofit STC With FAA

By Graham Warwick Sep 14, 2023
Universal Hydrogen has reached a key milestone in its plan to convert the ATR 72 regional turboprop to zero-emission hydrogen-electric propulsion.
Advanced Air Mobility

First Operational Mwari Enters Service In Mozambique

By Steve Trimble Sep 14, 2023
Launch operator Mozambique has logged 70 flight hours on the Paramount Mwari light attack and observation aircraft.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

Demand Growing For Soviet-Era Helo Upgrades, Paramount Founder Says

By Tony Osborne Sep 14, 2023
South Africa’s Paramount Group is seeing strong demand for the upgrade of older Russian-built helicopters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Taiwan Unveils Type II Loitering Munition

By Chen Chuanren Sep 14, 2023
The Type II Loitering Munition has been developed entirely in-house, including the seeker, warhead and propulsion, according to an NCIST engineer.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Taiwan’s TASA Showcases Hybrid-Powered Launch Vehicle

By Chen Chuanren Sep 14, 2023
The Taiwan Space Agency's three-stage satellite launch vehicle measures 82 ft. in length, has a diameter of 7.2 ft. and a takeoff mass of 37 tons.
Space

Mysterious Taiwanese Company Reveals Loitering Munition

By Chen Chuanren Sep 14, 2023
Featuring wingfold design similar to the AeroVironment Switchblade 600, Taiwanese company Hutron's H2B weighs 33 lb. (15 kg), including an 11-lb. warhead.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Leonardo Helicopters Advancing Proteus Uncrewed Helicopter

By Tony Osborne Sep 14, 2023
Leonardo Helicopters has revealed a model of what it calls a “mature concept” of the 2-3-metric-ton rotary-wing UAS demonstrator, which the OEM hopes to fly in 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

USAF Buys Charger To Support Beta eCTOL Flight Testing

By Graham Warwick Sep 14, 2023
Beta has been working with AFWerx and Agility Prime for more than three years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

British Army Exploring MLRS Launched Effects

By Tony Osborne Sep 14, 2023
The UK Army’s Long-Range Area Effects Demonstrator is exploring how the Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System could carry different payloads.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Taiwan’s Teng Yun UAS Nears Operational Test Milestone

By Steve Trimble Sep 14, 2023
The fate of Taiwan's Teng Yun II, or “Cloud Rider,” UAS will be decided after operational testing has been completed after a 16-year development path.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Taiwan’s Upgraded Naval UAS Faces Lengthy Testing Phase

By Steve Trimble Sep 14, 2023
The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology is self-funding development of the Albatross II to attract orders by Taiwan’s Navy and Coast Guard.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare