A new “Detect and Avoid” (DAA) platform which identifies and tracks drones and other aircraft, brought another dimension of safety and security to last week’s Farnborough International Airshow. Continue reading
GA-ASI Selected for Red 5 to Prototype Advanced Air-to-Air Autonomy on MQ-20 Avenger
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has been awarded a $98 million contract as Lead Systems Integrator for Project Red 5. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) Project, run by the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), will prototype advanced autonomous air-to-air capability to provide adversary or “red” air training profiles. Continue reading
Russia Upgrades Su-57 Felon Stealth Fighter with Drones for Key Strikes in Ukraine
On July 29, 2024, Sergei Chemezov, General Director of Rostec, announced the integration of drones into the Su-57’s weaponry. This development aims to expand and enhance the aircraft’s functionality for combat tasks in Ukraine, which include targeting key infrastructure and logistic points. Continue reading
Junkers Ju 87 – What You May Not Know About the Stuka
The Junkers Ju 87, popularly known as the “Stuka”, is a German dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann, it first flew in 1935. The Ju 87 made its combat debut in 1937 with the Luftwaffe’s Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War of 1936–1939 and served the Axis in World War II from beginning to end (1939–1945). Continue reading
Thales and Garuda Aerospace Sign MoU for Secure Drone Operations in India
Global player in the aerospace industry Thales, and Garuda Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the development of the drone ecosystem in India. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and to advance the development of technological solutions that can enable safe and secure drone operations and help the growth of drone-based applications in India. Continue reading
UK Develops MQ-9B Support Partnership with NATO
The UK and Belgium have signed up to be the founding Partnership Member Nations in the new MQ-9 International Cooperation (MIC) Support Partnership (SP) formed under the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). Continue reading
US Air Force ‘Taking a Pause’ on Next Generation Air Dominance Program
The US Air Force will put the Next Generation Air Dominance program on hold for a few months in order to see whether it is “on the right course” with the fighter that was intended to replace the F-22, Secretary Frank Kendall said July 30. However, all other aspects of air superiority modernization are moving ahead as fast as possible, he said. Continue reading
Korea Aerospace Industries Expands Collaboration with Army to Advance Unmanned Aerial Technology
On July 24, Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Military Drone Operations Command to enhance collaboration in various fields including manned-unmanned teaming, drones, AAVs (Advanced Aerial Vehicles), and next-generation unmanned aerial vehicles. Continue reading