BAE Systems collaborates to develop nano bug drone BAE Systems, in collaboration with UAVTEK, has developed a nano ‘bug’ drone, and delivered the first 30 units to the British Army, which has put it through its paces as…
When will the B-21 stealth bomber be officially revealed? The B-21 Raider, the successor to the B-2 stealth bomber, may be revealed in an official rollout within the next 12 months. The bomber, developed and manufactured by Northrop Grumman…
Belgium takes delivery of first Airbus A400M military aircraft The Belgian Air Force has taken delivery of its first of seven Airbus A400M and performed the military transport aircraft's ferry flight. The aircraft was handed over to the customer…
Magellan delivers 200th set of horizontal stabilisers for F-35 Magellan Aerospace Corporation has delivered the 200th set of F-35 Lightning II horizontal stabiliser assemblies. This milestone comes under an agreement with BAE Systems. The two companies have been working…
Airbus concludes pilot phase with startups for FCAS Airbus has concluded a pilot phase of the “Innovations for FCAS” (I4 FCAS) initiative which aims at involving German non-traditional defence players - covering startups, SMEs and research institutes -…
Helicopter sale strengthens GKN Aerospace’s defence portfolio NHIndustries and NAHEMA, acting as the contracting authority on behalf of the German Bundeswehr, have signed the contract for the procurement of 31 NH90 helicopters for shipborne operations. The contract…
BAE Systems wins £1.3bn Typhoon contract BAE Systems has won a £1.3 billion Eurofighter Typhoon contract as Airbus signs a deal to deliver 38 new aircraft to the German Air Force. Work will commence in 2021…
Government publishes National Security and Investment Bill The UK government is introducing the National Security and Investment Bill, setting out proposed new powers to intervene in hostile foreign direct investment that threatens UK national security. If passed…
Northrop Grumman starts assembling first MQ-4C Triton for Australia Northrop Grumman has started assembling Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton, an unmanned maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. “The MQ-4C Triton will be a very important ISR capability for Australia,”…
RAF invites industry participation in DSEI 2021 Aerospace Zone The Next-Generation Air Force will take centre stage at the DSEI 2021 Aerospace Zone as the RAF seeks industry input on the technological developments that will drive aerial dominance. Picking…
Boeing’s unmanned Loyal Wingman completes first taxi Boeing’s Loyal Wingman aircraft, developed for the Royal Australian Air Force, has moved using its own power for the first time. This is a key milestone for the unmanned plane…
Boeing wins £23m US Navy supersonic ramjet contract Boeing has won a £23 million US Navy contract to co-develop a land and sea strike missile for the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet. The £23 million contract will develop…
MoD to focus on integrated response to future threats at DSEI DSEI 2021 will put integration in the spotlight as the UK Ministry of Defence and the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and UK Strategic Command work to develop…
Boeing to assemble unmanned Loyal Wingman in Queensland Queensland, Australia will be the final production home for Boeing's Loyal Wingman, an unmanned defence aircraft designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia. A new partnership with Boeing Australia means more…
Marshall wins historic US Marine Corps contract Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) has won a 10-year multi-million dollar contract with the US Marine Corps to provide depot-level maintenance to its 66-strong fleet of KC-130J tanker aircraft…
F-35: Solvay and Lockheed Martin sign new five year contract Solvay has been awarded a new five-year material supply contract for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter jet. The new contract extends Solvay’s long-standing partnership on the F-35 program and underlines the…
GE Aviation delivers first F110 engines to power Boeing F-15EX GE Aviation has delivered the first F110-GE-129 engines for the US Air Force’s F-15EX fighter jet made by Boeing. In June, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCM) awarded…
Boeing fires up engine on Loyal Wingman aircraft Boeing has powered up the commercial turbofan engine on the first Loyal Wingman aircraft as part of ground testing and preparations for first flight. This milestone comes on the heels…
KF-X fighter jet: Prototype unveiled as final assembly begins Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has unveiled the first prototype of the next-generation KF-X fighter jet as final assembly begins. South Korean aerospace giant KAI is moving ahead with the aircraft…
Digital twin aids BAE Systems to shape Tempest fighter jet BAE Systems is exploiting the digital twin to design, test and fly concepts for the Tempest fighter jet. The concepts demonstrate how its engineers are embracing one of Britain’s biggest…
US Air Force gives update on B-21 Raider stealth bomber The US Air Force official managing the B-21 Raider stealth bomber programme has offered an update on its progress. The bomber, being developed and manufactured by Northrop Grumman, is beginning…
First F-35 for Denmark assembled at Lockheed Martin The first Danish F-35 fighter jet, with tail number L-001, has taken shape for the first time at Lockheed Martin. The aircraft arrived at Electronic Mate and Alignment Station (EMAS),…
Air Force One is getting a hypersonic Mach 5 makeover Hermeus, an aerospace start-up developing Mach 5 commercial aircraft, has partnered with the US Air Force to make a hypersonic jet for the presidential fleet. This prototype contract through AFWERX…
Indian Air Force gains from Indestructible Paint technology Following the recent extensive painting of India’s Surya Kirans aerobatic display team aircraft, specialist coating manufacturer, Indestructible Paint, has brought its expertise to a light combat helicopter operated by the…
