The sights of the Farnborough Airshow Day 2
More aircraft from day 2 of the Farnborough International Airshow.
Army to rely on FMS, reinvesting to ensure helicopter manufacturers stay ‘healthy’
After the recent FY27 budget request drastically cut helicopter procurement funding, senior leaders and industry ensure foreign sales and reinvestment programs will keep the helo manufacturers afloat.
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MQ-9B and Gambit Series: Advancing European Defense Capabilities
GA-ASI will build Gambit aircraft in Europe, partnered with European-based companies, with airframes available for international procurement starting in 2027.
Boeing abandons Indonesia F-15 bid
Jakarta signed on to buy up to 24 of the fighters in 2023, but never finalized a deal.
How Radia hopes to move DoD cargo with the world’s largest airplane
While designed primarily to move massive wind turbine blades, the WindRunner aircraft under development by Radia could serve military applications, with the Pentagon and US Congress taking an interest in the aircraft’s utility for the DoD.
South Korea to perform engine overhauls for US Army Chinooks
It was not announced which South Korean defense company would be carrying out the depot-level maintenance of the Chinook’s T55 turboshaft engines, but a Hanwha Aerospace spokesperson reportedly said that the company is the only one in-country with the facilities and expertise capable of doing the work.
US approves potential $1.3B Chinook helicopter sale to UAE, as Trump kicks off Middle East visit
The Foreign Military Sale announcement would cover six of the Boeing-made Chinook helicopters.
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Automation vs autonomy: What will shape the future of battlefield drones?
While humans must stay in the loop for kinetic decisions, empowering drones to operate autonomously is a force multiplier.
The sights of Avalon Air Show 2025 day one [PHOTOS]
Here's what the first day of the Avalon Air Show, located just outside of Melbourne, Australia, looked like.
Army picking 2 cargo drones to pair with autonomous boats for Project Convergence 2025
“We're going to have to figure out how to resupply dispersed formations,” Brig. Gen. Shane Upton, the director for the Contested Logistics Cross Functional Team, told Breaking Defense on Tuesday.
Aussies award Lockheed, Boeing $830M AUD support deals for Black Hawk, Apaches, Chinooks
"When the tough but necessary decision was made last year to expedite the withdrawal of the MRH-90s [Taipans] from service, it meant that we needed to look at all options when it came to filling the capability gap and the training which our servicemen and women need,” Defense Minister Richard Marles said in a statement.
From force structure to lethality, Army poised to unveil key decisions: 2024 preview
A trio of new longer range missiles could also be in soldiers’ hands over the next dozen months.
On-demand webinar: Research security in an era of global competition
Watch experts discuss foreign influence risks, evolving DoD policy, and strategies for balancing security with scientific collaboration.
Army poised to decide CH-47F Chinook Block II buy this year
It's been roughly four years since the service put the brakes on buying the CH-47F Chinook Block II configuration, but a decision is expected this calendar year.
After engine fire incidents, ‘above 90 percent’ of all Chinooks are fixed
The Army's heavy lift fleet is rebounding after being grounded because a faulty part caused engine fires.
Germany chooses Chinook for future heavy lift competition
The Germany Ministry of Defense has selected Boeing's CH-47F Chinook over Lockheed Martin Sikorsky's CH-53K.
State Department clears $3B in weapons sales for Egypt, Australia, Netherlands
The three potential deals cover CH-47F Chinook Helicopters for Egypt, HIMARS Launchers for Australia, and AIM_9X missiles for the Dutch.