British RC-135 and Sentinel surveillance aircraft operating over Black Sea
British surveillance aircraft were operating over the Black Sea near Crimea at the same time two American B-52 bombers approached the disputed territory before turning back.
British Typhoon jets to receive AESA radar upgrade
The ECRS2 is a multi-functional array (MFA) that will give UK Typhoons a world-leading electronic warfare capability, in addition to traditional radar functions, including wideband electronic attack.
Tokyo evaluating the AgustaWestland AW609 commercial tiltrotor
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government recently announced the intention to evaluate the AW609 commercial tiltrotor.
Aircraft declares emergency after leaving Glasgow Airport
Loganair flight LM427 declared an emergency over Glasgow this evening before returning to Glasgow Airport shortly after.
Saab reveals new decoy missile for Gripen
Saab’s offering to Finland includes advanced Electronic Warfare systems, comprising of a newly developed Electronic Attack Jammer Pod and a decoy missile system say the firm.
Analysts project 10-year $40.6 billion land-based radar market
In its latest analysis of the land-based radar market, Forecast International estimates that the market will have a value of at least $40.567 billion from 2020-2029.
Britain and Belgium to work together on Protector drones
The UK and Belgium have agreed a Bilateral Statement of Intent to explore collaboration on the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft System which both nations are acquiring.
Germany takes over NATO air policing role from France
On August the 31st, the German Air Force Eurofighter detachment took over the augmenting role of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission from the French...
DARPA’s ‘GREMLIN’ completes second flight test
The programme seeks to develop and demonstrate air launch and air recovery of up to four unmanned aerial systems, known as Gremlins, within 30 minutes.
F-16 drone wins ‘Human vs Artificial Intelligence’ aerial dogfight
Heron Systems F-16 AI agent defeated seven other companies’ F-16 AI agents and then went on to dominate the main event – a series of simulated dogfights against an experienced Air Force F-16 pilot – winning 5-0 through aggressive and precise maneuvers the human pilot couldn’t outmatch.
