Sikorsky successfully flies rotor Blown Wing UAS in helicopter and airplane modes
Tail sitter drone can be scaled to larger sizes with hybrid-electric propulsion Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has successfully validated the advanced control laws to successfully fly a ‘rotor blown wing’ uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in both helicopter and airplane modes. Powered by batteries, the 115 pounds (52kg) twin prop-rotor prototype has demonstrated operational stability […]
BIRD Aerosystems secures another global contract to supply its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) to an additional African Air Force
Comprehensive protection for Mi-17 and Mi-35 Helicopters, including full integration, training, and logistical support BIRD Aerosystems has secured a contract to supply its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), featuring the SPREOS (Self-Protection Radar Electro-Optic System) DIRCM, to an additional African Air Force. The contract includes the delivery of a comprehensive self-protection suite for Mi-17/8 and […]
Spraying for change: Lufthansa Technik continues Cyclean washes for C-17 airlifters
Boeing extends existing support contract until the end of 2027 After an initial three years of Cyclean engine washes with noticeable benefits for the worldwide C-17 Globemaster III fleet, Boeing has now extended the respective service contract with Lufthansa Technik until the end of 2027. Every year, the MRO company and its partners perform around […]
French Air and Space Force buys 22 PC-7 MKX Aircraft for Basic Military Pilot Training
PC-7 MKX Aircraft. (Pilatus) The French Procurement Agency, Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA), has selected the PC-7 MKX as the new training system for the French Air and Space Force. The fleet of 22 PC-7 MKXs will be used to provide basic training for military pilots – deliveries are scheduled for 2027 In the early […]
GA-ASI welcomes USAF designation for new CCA: YFQ-42A
The new Collaborative Combat Aircraft YFQ-42A. (GA-ASI) GA-ASI will have a one-sixth scale model of the YFQ-42A on display during the Air Warfare Symposium March 3-5, 2025, in booth #1003 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) welcomes the U.S. Air Force’s designation for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft: the new uncrewed jet fighter will be called the […]
F-35 Global fleet dominates the sky
F-35 fleet has surpassed 1 million flight hours. (Lockheed Martin) Surpasses 1 million flight hours On March 3 Lockheed Martin announced that the global F-35 fleet has surpassed 1 million flight hours, further proof of the program’s size and strength in ensuring America’s warfighter and those of our allies maintain air dominance around the world. […]
Lockheed Martin unveils scalable Counter-Unmanned Aerial System solution
Scalable Counter-Unmanned Aerial System solution. (Lockheed Martin) Company-funded exercise successfully demonstrates networked detection, tracking and mitigation As the threat of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) continues to evolve, Lockheed Martin is demonstrating a new approach to counter these emerging threats. A recent field event marked the first in a planned series of innovative showcases featuring […]
KONGSBERG and Fosen High School collaborate on aviation engineering education
KONGSBERG and Fosen High School in Trøndelag have signed a cooperation agreement. (KONGSBERG) Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (‘KONGSBERG’) and Fosen High School in Trøndelag have signed a cooperation agreement covering courses and training in aviation engineering education On February 26, the school offers both VG2 and VG3 level education in aviation subjects. From the autumn […]
Rheinmetall at Enforce Tac 2025
Enforce Tac premiere of the Ermine (Hermelin) small vehicle family and the Mobile Mission Pod. (Rheinmetall) Reconnaissance – digitisation – effectiveness – protection – mobility As a strong partner for armed and security forces, Rheinmetall AG will once again be at the Enforce Tac security trade fair in Nuremberg from 24 to 26 February. This […]
Elbit Systems unveils Dominion-X: Advanced Autonomous Management Operating System for Unmanned Platforms
Dominion-X. (Elbit Systems) The next-generation management operating system enhances autonomy and operational efficiency with open architecture for unmanned systems across multiple domains Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on February 18 the launch of Dominion-X, its next-generation state-of-the-art autonomous management operating system for unmanned platforms. Dominion-X offers advanced capabilities for planning, operating, and managing diverse robotic platforms […]
