Lockheed Martin Tested F-35 Drag Chute for Icy Runways
As part of the certification process for the Norwegian drag chute, Lockheed Martin tested the handling qualities of its F-35 Lightning II during icy...
IoT Conference – Exclusive Interview with IAI Cyber Division Senior Scientist
Constantly updating systems capable of confronting the changing threats should be developed, this is one of the recommendations regarding IoT cyber threats, according to...
Sensors to Detect Aircraft Damage as It Occurs
The detection of aircraft damage at a late stage might cost huge resources and even lives. Researchers with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and...
Civil Aviation Cyber Security Put to Test
The cyber security of civil aviation has been put to the test recently. A team of government, industry and academic officials successfully demonstrated that...
Aircraft Cockpit Upgraded By Rockwell Collins
Lockheed Martin has selected Rockwell Collins to provide the Flight2 all-glass integrated flight deck for the Greek Navy’s P-3B Orion four-engine turboprops. The modification...
Game-Changing Technologies Shake Up Helicopter Market
The civilian helicopter market has been on the rise. Much of the growth is powered by technology that is making helicopters safer, more comfortable...
First Military Fighter Developed in UAE Unveiled
Calidus, an Abu Dhabi-based advanced technology company recently incorporated, has unveiled its new light attack aircraft with multirole capabilities in Dubai. Fully designed from the...
New Airborne Laser System to US Fighter Jets
The US Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) awarded Lockheed Martin $26.3 million for the design, development and production of a high power fiber laser....
Sweden will Compete in Indian Defense Market Also Against Israel
A joint venture between Swedish defense giant Saab and the Indian Adani group is looking at producing a broad portfolio of products including UAVs...
Manned/Unmanned Systems Coordination Sought
L3 Technologies, a prime contractor in aerospace systems, security and detection systems, and pilot training, has recently announced that it’s received a production contract...
Boeing Invests in Advanced Nanotechnology
Boeing announced its investment in Gamma Alloys, which specializes in aluminum alloys focused on developing advanced metal-matrix composites for use in aerospace, automotive and...
New Development Direction for Large Defense Industry
Lockheed Martin has received a $12 million contract from the U.S. Army to develop a Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion (MMSF) testbed for a rotary-wing aircraft....
International Competition for Personal Flying Device Launched
A new competition to encourage innovators to create a safe and easy-to-use personal flying device has been launched. The two-year competition, managed by GoFly...
First Boeing KC-46 to KC-46 Refueling
A Boeing US Air Force test team recently refueled a KC-46A tanker from another KC-46A tanker for the first time.
During the four-hour flight, the...
Boeing is Accelerating Autonomous Technology Development
Unmanned vehicles have become an advanced technology field that large and small companies alike are interested in. Aviation giant Boeing is strengthening its capabilities...
Global Aeronautics Leader Exposes Urban Environment Landing Tech
In line with its strategy of innovation for the future of vertical flight, Airbus Helicopters is developing an experimental on board image processing management...
Changing Threat Environment Influences Technology Choices
The changing threat environment and concerns about advanced adversaries are prompting the US Air Force to consider jettisoning plans to buy a next-generation Joint...
Update: Recent Developments at AUS&R Unmanned Systems Conference
The leading conference and exhibition in the field of unmanned systems and robotics, AUS&R, has been gaining more momentum in the world and in...
China and Russia Expand Cooperation in Dual-Use Technolgy
China and Russia are looking into closer industrial cooperation in the development of military and civilian products. The Russian high-tech conglomerate Rostec Corporation large-scale...
US Marines to Receive New Helicopters
Two helicopters capable of carrying heavy loads were ordered by the US Marines corps. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded Lockheed Martin a...
Helicopter’s New Version will Enhance Transport and Rescue Capabilities
Heavy transport helicopters are used in places where the use of conventional aircraft is impossible. Thanks to their unlimited landing capabilities they can operate...
The New Gold Rush – Defense Systems for India
The world's largest defense importer, India, has announced a new policy inviting foreign defense manufacturers to set up shop as minority partners in India....
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