An autonomy blueprint is essential to keep legacy platforms relevant in modern warfare
It’s about improving existing platforms with autonomy, and applying AI, edge computing, quantum encryption, and sensor fusion.
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Europe is pouring money into defense. Can US firms reap the reward amid trans-Atlantic tension?
At Paris Air Show, US executives said they see multiple paths for enlarging their share of the European defense market, including coproduction deals, mergers and acquisitions, and the creation of European-based subsidiaries.
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An autonomy blueprint is essential to keep legacy platforms relevant in modern warfare
It’s about improving existing platforms with autonomy, and applying AI, edge computing, quantum encryption, and sensor fusion.
How chiefs of Honeywell Aerospace and Leonardo DRS each plan to expand
The CEOs of Honeywell Aerospace and Leonardo DRS separately told Breaking Defense they are expecting to spend on M&A activity in the near-term.
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What European defense is really looking for: Risk reduction and domestic continuity
The key is not just building domestic defense industrial bases, but ensuring they also contribute meaningfully to the global supply chain.
Inside Honeywell’s plan for a new F-35 cooling system [Video]
Breaking Defense's Aaron Mehta talks with Honeywell Aerospace CEO Jim Currier about his company's view on the F-35.
Lockheed eyes two-year timeline to pick new F-35 cooling system
The company is examining “all offers that’re out on the market today to make that decision, so it’s not going to be a quick choice,” Lockheed’s F-35 program manager Chauncey McIntosh told Breaking Defense.
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Threat warning and survivability in the modern battlespace
Protecting warfighters requires fast, accurate, and dependable systems that work flawlessly to military standards.
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.”
EXCLUSIVE: Lockheed launching competition to replace F-35 cooling system
The competition sets up a showdown between incumbent supplier Honeywell Aerospace and competitor Collins Aerospace.
ACC chief expects NGAD down select this year, ‘hopeful’ F-35 deliveries will resume this month
Breaking with service leadership, Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said he opposes divesting certain F-22 Raptors, whose retirements have been repeatedly blocked by Congress.
Honeywell unveils new F-35 thermal management fix as Pentagon hunts for better cooling
“Now that we understand that 80 kilowatts is a must-have, it was the mission of: how do we get there, with the lowest impact to the overall airframe?” Honeywell Aerospace’s Matt Milas told Breaking Defense in an exclusive interview.
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Constantly evolving aerial threats demand training that adapts accordingly
With potential adversaries no longer predictable, training must move beyond just live exercises and flight simulators.
As the heat rises with F-35 upgrades, inside Collins’s bet on a new cooling system
In a tour of Collins Aerospace's facilities, executives said their new thermal management solution for the F-35 achieved a key benchmark, though the Pentagon hasn't yet decided on a competition at all.
Race for new F-35 cooling system heats up, as DoD won’t rule out competition
A Honeywell Aerospace executive suggested Pratt & Whitney is improperly coordinating with fellow RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace on modernization efforts for the F-35, but a Pratt VP denied the charge.
Air Force Slates Potential $950M For ABMS Tech From 28 Vendors
"Regardless, it is light years faster than starting from scratch each time," Bill Greenwalt said of the IDIQ contracts.
Lockheed Gets New CEO In June
Marillyn Hewson "will depart the company on a high note, with all of its business units performing well and its share price several times higher than it was when she became CEO," said analyst Loren Thompson.