2016-10-27 The global defense market is a confluence of three dynamic markets: advanced Western militaries, near peer competitors and their global outreach, and ruggedized classic militaries seen in the developing world. The first is the advanced military market in which US and allied militaries are shaping integrated military structures. The second…
2016-10-04 According to a press release dated October 3, 2016, Airbus Defence and Space announced that the first new standard A330MRTT has taken its maiden flight. Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first new standard A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport. This model incorporates…
2016-10-04 By defenceWeb Denel’s Overberg Test Range (OTR) could be the site selected by the German Air Force to test its Taurus air-to-ground missile. This emerged from a Denel post Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) summary of activities during last month’s exhibition at AFB Waterkloof. A Denel statement said that a…
2016-09-23 In a recent press release from Airbus Defence and Space, dated September 22, 2016, it was announced that Airbus Defence and Space had reached an agreement with the European Aviation Safety Agency for the design and development of unmanned aerial systems intended for certification in civilian operations. “After more…
2016-08-02 By Gulshan Luthra New Delhi. The Indian Navy has initiated the first steps towards acquiring the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) as well as the long-range surveillance drone Predator B Guardian by sending Letters of Request (LORs) to the Pentagon under government-to-government deals. The LORs, requesting price and availability for…
2016-07-04 By Robbin Laird During the second day of the Airbus Defence and Space Trade Media Event, 2016, the Hforce weapons suite was highlighted as a new approach by Airbus Helicopters to the military market place. Prior to the briefing, journalists toured the modified H145 to see the Hforce configured…
2016-06-30 By Robbin Laird During the Trade Media Brief 2016 meetings in Munich, Germany held on June 20 and 21, 2016, Miguel Ángel Morell, head of operations at Airbus Military. Formerly, he was head of Engineering and Technology at Airbus Military. His brief highlighted innovations rooted in upgrades and the evolution…
2016-06-29 By Guy Martin This year Mali will receive a single C295 and Egypt will take delivery of the remaining three of 24 examples it has on order, according to Airbus officials, who believe Africa is a key market for the tactical airlifter. Airbus announced in February that Mali would…
