2020
First flight in Brazil for Brazilian Air Force Saab Gripen E
On September 24, the first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil. The ai...
Northrop Grumman delivers new capabilities to Global Hawk Autonomous Aircraft
New MS-177 and upgraded AN/ASQ-230 sensors will enhance multi-spectral image and signals intelligence collection for the U.S. Air Force and Geograp...
U.S. Army funded research may enable drones to run on any type of fuel
The U.S. Army recently awarded the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign an $8 million, four-year cooperative agreement to develop key technologi...
HH-60W Jolly Green II begins live-fire testing at Eglin AFB range
Deep within Eglin’s range, rapid, powerful gunfire reverberated across the expanse beginning Aug. 17. Live fire testing began for the HH-60W Jolly ...
Nimitz Carrier Strike Group supports Operation Inherent Resolve from Arabian Gulf
The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) began air operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from the Arabian Gulf on Sept. 18.
Leonardo to supply 18 AW169M helicopters to Austrian armed forces
Austrian Defense Ministry announced on Sept. 21 it has placed a 300 million euro ($352 million) order for 18 AW169M twin-engine helicopters from Le...
RAF Chinooks keep supporting operations in Sahel region
RAF Chinooks currently deployed in Mali have continued to conduct key supporting missions for the French and Malian ground forces during the extrem...
U.S. Helicopter Sea Combat Sqn 22 gets first MQ-8C Fire Scout UAS
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 received its first Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter on Sept. 15 aboard Naval Station Norfolk...
GA-ASI participates in USAF ABMS on-ramp demonstration
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) played a central role in U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) On-ramp demo...
Croatia to make decision on fighter jet procurement by the end of the year
According to the Polish news agency Defence24, the Croatian Ministry of Defense announced the receipt of four bids for 12 fighter jets for the coun...
First pilot wings awarded to French student fighter pilots trained on Pilatus PC-21
On Wednesday September 16, 2020, the first French Air and Space Force pilots to have been trained on Pilatus PC-21 received their pilot wings. This...
Analysis: Drone wars statistics - Fewer mishaps but more combat attrition
The military use of drones has grown dramatically in recent years. Unmanned aircraft of different sizes are employed in various roles. Some are emp...