South Korea’s Hanwha shows off prototype aircraft engine
At the Farnborough Air Show, a company exhibit showed off the proposed engine not just on aerospace systems, but as part of the powerplant for naval vessels.
NATO awards Airbus, Leonardo and Lockheed next generation rotorcraft concept contracts
The award of the new contracts formally launches NGRC’s Concept Study 5 line of effort dedicated to medium lift rotary capabilities.
The sights from the 2024 Farnborough Airshow [PHOTOS]
A collection of the most interesting things to see at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow.
When AI makes a fatal mistake, who’s to blame? Air Force Secretary weighs morality and reality
“Whatever weapon systems we employ have to be consistent with the laws of armed conflict. The problem isn’t that. We know what those rules are and I think we know how to impose them on our systems,” said Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall. “It’s who do you hold accountable.”
F-35 performance-based logistics contract in limbo for now: Lockheed official
“The government elected not to pursue the PBL,” said Greg Ulmer, president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. “So the current program is to annually procure options of the air vehicle’s supply contract to sustain the airplane.”
Sweden commissions study on Gripen fighter jet satellite launch capability
As adventurous as the Swedish study sounds, there is no guarantee that it leads to a future operational capability.
Leonardo exec: ‘Consolidation is the only way’ for healthier European defense industry
Space, cyber and shipbuilding are three areas Leonardo exec Lorenzo Mariani told Breaking Defense he sees as ripe for consolidation.
General Atomics could fly first CCA prototype in mid-2025: Aeronautics president
“We’re not just designing another stunt. We’re designing something you can go into full rate production on,” said David Alexander, president of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
Greece signs deal for 20 F-35A fighters
Greece becomes the 19th country to fly the F-35.
Bell to remove Spirit AeroSystems as FLRAA fuselage maker due to proposed Boeing acquisition
“Spirit has had a successful ten-year partnership with Bell on this program and we will continue to work with them to deliver on our joint commitments,” Spirit AeroSystems spokesman Joe Buccino said.
Honeywell targets unmanned market as interest in drone wingmen grows
“There a lot of unmanned systems, that’s where we're seeing a lot of growth,” said Honeywell Aerospace’s Matt Milas. “So we’re definitely moving in the direction of unmanned solutions for defense applications.”
GCAP joint venture to be set in next 2 to 3 months: Leonardo exec
Leonardo co-general manager Lorenzo Mariani also told Breaking Defense he is confident the UK's new Strategic Defence Review will support the GCAP program.
Rheinmetall, unbowed by reported Russian plot, announces order for ammo factory in Ukraine
“We are putting our words into action and together with our partner we will create a Ukrainian competence centre for ammunition," said Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger, who was purportedly targeted for assassination.
Embraer sells 6 A-29 Super Tucano
Embraer claims over 260 A-29s have been sold globally, “surpassing 550,000 flight hours, with 60,000 of those in combat.”