DARPA selects BAE Systems for optical seeker contract
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), through the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, has awarded BAE Systems a $13.1 million contract to demonstrate a new optical seeker for precision-guided munitions.
US military orders thousands of APKWS Laser-Guided Rockets from BAE Systems
The US military has awarded BAE Systems a $175 million contract for more than 7,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Laser-Guided Rockets.
Second phase of US Air Force ‘Light Attack experiment’ underway
The US Air Force say that flying began on May the 7th for the second phase of the Light Attack Experiment.
French Air Force takes up NATO mission in Baltics
The French Air Force during a ceremony today took over NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission from the Italian Air Force, augmenting Baltic Air Policing that safeguards the airspace over Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Strikes continue against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria
Coalition aircraft continued to strike Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq last week, conducting 27 strikes consisting of 35 engagements, officials reported today.
British Typhoon jets scramble in response to Russian aircraft over the Black Sea
Typhoons based in Romania have been launched as a response to a Russian aircraft operating near NATO airspace over the Black Sea.
Portugal to take over lead of Baltic Air Policing
The Portuguese Air Force has assumed lead of the Baltic Air Policing mission. During the traditional ceremony at Šiauliai Airbase on May 2 a detachment of the Portuguese Air Force was handed over the symbolic key to the Baltic Airspace from the outgoing detachment of the Royal Danish Air Force.
BAE and Prismatic develop solar powered UAV with potential to stay airborne for one...
A new solar electric unmanned aerial vehicle, which has the potential to fly for up to a year before needing maintenance, has become a step closer to reality following a new agreement between two cutting-edge British companies, BAE Systems and Prismatic.
250 incidents of lasers interfering with military aircraft recorded in last 5 years
Under certain conditions, laser light directed at aircraft can be a hazard. The most likely scenario is when a bright visible laser light causes distraction or temporary flash blindness to a pilot, during a critical phase of flight such as landing or takeoff.
UK and Norway plan sub-hunting co-operation
The UK and Norway have advanced their plans for international Maritime Patrol Aircraft co-operation in the North Atlantic, say the Ministry of Defence.
