“A bumpy ride” for cybersecurity as AI poses new threats – GlobalData report
AI-led attacks mean that the cybersecurity sector is in for “a bumpy ride for the next two to three years”,…
01 May 2024
317th airlift wing sets new standard in operations with C-130J
The 317th Airlift Wing headquartered at Dyess Air Force Base has shattered previous records by completing the inaugural C-130J Super Hercules Max Endurance Operation (MEO) with external fuel tanks. This…
01 May 2024
Interview: Airbus discuss the growing need for UAS training
Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) – or so-called ‘drones’ – have been used for many years, from the RQ-2 Pioneer used in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm to the MQ-9 Reaper…
30 Apr 2024
In data: US market the largest as land dominates military EO/IR
The global military electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems business is forecast to be dominated by the land platform segment through to 2033, according to GlobalData analysis. Detailed in The Global Military Electro-Optical/Infrared…
30 Apr 2024
Saudi Arabia invests $65.8m in F-15 maintenance contract
Saudi Arabia recently announced a $65.8m maintenance contract for Pratt & Whitney's F100 engines. The contract, facilitated by the Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC), is a step in ensuring the…
30 Apr 2024
Boeing buys St. Louis site for F/A-18 and F-15 assembly
Boeing has finalised an agreement with GKN Aerospace to integrate its St. Louis site under Boeing's wing. The agreement helps secure the future of key aircraft programmes and ensures workforce…
30 Apr 2024
USAF acquires seven more MH-139A helicopters in $178m deal
The US Air Force (USAF) has placed an order for seven more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters with Boeing in a $178m contract. This will increase the number of units in…