Airbus launches European Defence Fund R&D projects
Airbus has launched two defence research and development projects that it is coordinating as part of the 2021 European Defence Fund (EDF).
In July...
Russian Helicopters invites Armada International to Russia for update briefings
Editor Andrew Drwiega has just returned from several days in Russia where he visited the Ansat/Mi-38/Mi8/17 production facility in Kazan, the largest city and...
Boeing wins $2.4 billion Air Force helicopter contract
The U.S. Air Force says it will turn to Chicago-based defense giant Boeing to replace its aging fleet of UH-1N Huey helicopters, which are...
Bell Boeing Begin Nacelle Improvements on Air Force CV-22
The first Air Force CV-22 Osprey designated for nacelle improvement modifications arrived at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Center on Sept. 21.
The aircraft is part...
Managing the Biggest Aviation Challenge in the Royal Navy
Rear Admiral Connell spoke to Armada International about the responsibility and challenges of developing the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike capability.
“As Rear Admiral Fleet Air...
Leonardo and UK MOD’s flexible approach enhances future uncrewed capabilities
As part of the Rotary Wing Uncrewed Air System (RWUAS) Technology Demonstrator Programme (TDP), a design, which highlights ‘conceptual maturity’ is on display...
Boeing Chinook Block II Program Moves to Final Assembly
Boeing and the U.S. Army celebrated a major CH-47F Block II program milestone with the loading of the first engineering and manufacturing development (EMD)...
By Air, by Sea or Land
Whether conducting special reconnaissance (SR), direct action (DA) or military assistance (MA) missions, SOF units must be capable of rapidly moving across the battlespace.
Rotary...
Statement from the Sikorsky-Boeing Team
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT team is honored the Army selected our proven, game changing X2 Technology for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) Competitive Demonstration...
South Africa’s Defence Industry collaborating on a Global Scale
Star Hero Media Group, in association with the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo (AAD), hosted the inaugural annual Combat Aircraft Conference International 2018 on...