Aerospace News
Brazilian Air Force pilots begin conversion training on Saab Gripen in Sweden
The year 2020 was unforgettable for the Brazilian Gripen Programme, but this year has started in full swing also. In January 2021, the first group ...
US Air Force F-35 fighters arrive at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base for Atlantic Trident 21 exercise
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, landed at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, France, on M...
MiG-35 undergoes integration acceptance test in Russian Air Force – Part 2
Multirole MiG-35 fighter jets are undergoing integration acceptance trials. The preliminary conclusion has been obtained to begin the production of...
Escribano and GMV join Sener Aeroespacial in the missile SMS initiative
The combined capabilities of the three companies will result in a relevant industrial player in the missile systems sector that can address the nee...
Rheinmetall takes over maintenance of first two German Air Force CH-53G transport helicopters at Diepholz Air Base
Rheinmetall has taken over maintenance operations for the Bundeswehr’s fleet of CH-53G helicopters, as planned. Embedded in the organization of the...
Chinese Air Force holds mock battle between carrier-borne and land-based aircraft over Yellow Sea
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently held a mock battle between a group of aircraft carrier-borne fighter jets and a land-based join...
F-15EX take to the Alaska skies for testing
Just weeks after delivery to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, the F-15EX – both 001 and 002 – have taken to the Alaska skies for exercise Northern Ed...
Hensoldt awarded contract to equip Eurofighters with radar electronics
According to a press release published by Hensoldt on May 11, 2021, having been commissioned back in March to produce and deliver ECRS Mk1 radars, ...
US Navy awards contract to Northrop Grumman for MQ-4C Triton Sense and Avoid capabilities development
Northrop Grumman has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to prototype and reduce the risk of integrating sense and avoid (SAA) capabilities into...
US Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet completes flight with AARGM-ER missile
The U.S. Navy has completed an advanced anti-radiation guided missile-extended range (AARGM-ER) captive carry flight on an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, ...
Turkey to focus on TF-X jet fighter after F-35 programme exit
According to information published by Ahval on May 10, 2021, Turkey is focusing on the production of its indigenous TF-X fighter jet, because the c...
MH-60G Pave Hawk tail nr. 009 gets decommissioned
An MH-60G Pave Hawk, tail number 009, piloted by Capt. Tanner Bennett, MH-60G aircraft commander, took off from the 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Ai...
MiG-35 undergoes integration acceptance test in Russian Air Force - Part 1
MiG program director Musheg Baloyan told TASS: “MiG-35 is undergoing integration acceptance trials and has received a preliminary conclusion that a...
Skyborg autonomous drone prototype makes first flight
According to information published by U.S. Air Force on May 6, 2021, the Skyborg leadership team conducted a 2 hour and 10-minute flight test of th...
German army increases Heron drones use in Mali
As part of the United Nations mission MINUSMA (Mission Multidimensionnelle Intégrée des Nations Unies pour la Stabilisation au Mali, United Na...
Lockheed Martin awarded a $51 millions contract with French Air Force for C-130
According to information published by U.S. Department of Defense on May 5, 2021, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Marietta, Georgia, has been award...
NATO successfully tests Rapid Air Mobility procedures
NATO successfully tested procedures to fast-track the airlift of troops and equipment across Europe in a simulated crisis exercise in April. The th...
SCR wins contract with Estonia for aerial targets
According to information published by SCR on May 6, 2021, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Estonia has recently signed a framework a...
Russian presidential aviation group to get new domestic aircraft
The Rossiya special aviation group responsible for transporting the country’s top leadership will shortly receive new domestic planes and helicopte...
Germany: DLR develops an unmanned stratospheric aircraft
Earth observation and global communications – these two terms immediately bring satellites to mind. Constructing these satellites and placing them ...
