News archive: Weapons Systems | Airframer

Smaller and more efficient systems will improve size, weight, power and costs to allow for full-spectrum signal processing closer to the edge, or on platforms operating in denied airspace.

26 July

ReleaseLeidos and L3Harris announce team for ATHENA-S

17 July

ReleaseIndra to strengthen Eurofighter’s survivability

14 July

ReleaseLeonardo's new contract sees modification work start on UK's Excalibur combat air flight test aircraft project

12 May

ReleaseHENSOLDT's Kalaetron Attack develops quickly

27 April

Four Portuguese aerospace businesses have signed up for more cooperation with Embraer.

Embraer sets the scene for cooperation in Portugal

The main goal of the MoU is the development of the technological and industrial defense base of Portugal, reinforcing its capacity to develop engineering, research and development activities.

27 April

Leonardo delivers prototype radar for latest Typhoon

The ECRS Mk2 will equip pilots with the ability to locate, identify and suppress enemy air defences, a powerful combination of capabilities that will increase the Eurofighter Typhoon's lethality and survivability

19 April

ReleaseEmbraer announces supplier of the year award winners

13 April

ReleaseEmbraer expands its radar portfolio

6 April

BAE Systems has received $491 million to produce state-of-the-art Block 4 electronic warfare (EW) systems for future F-35 Lightning II fighter jets.

Latest Lightning EW system extends situational awareness

The AN/ASQ-239 system for Block 4 Lightnings is designed and manufactured at BAE Systems' facilities in Manchester, New Hampshire and Nashua, New Hampshire.

3 April

ReleaseInsitu announces its high seas, long endurance Integrator VTOL Unmanned Aircraft System at Navy League's Sea-Air-Space Global Maritime Expo

3 April

ReleaseCrane Company completes separation from Crane Holdings, Co.

6 March

ReleaseL3Harris Viper Shield electronic warfare system awarded long-lead material contract to accelerate global production

23 February

BAE Systems and Leonardo UK recently received U.S. government approval to develop an interoperable aircraft survivability suite consisting of the Common Missile Warning System and Miysis Directed Infrared Countermeasure System.

BAE and Leonardo integrate warning and countermeasure systems

The AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System is produced at BAE Systems' facilities in Nashua, NH and Huntsville, Alabama. Combined with the DIRCM system it forms a potent defensive capability.

16 February

Leonardo lays plans for research centre in Newcastle

Leonardo already employs over 8,000 people in the UK and its new site in Newcastle will allow it to expand further, drawing on science and engineering skills from the North East region of the UK.

10 February

ReleaseSchiebel and Thales awarded Royal Navy contract by UK Ministry of Defence

8 February

ReleaseHENSOLDT jamming system proves effectiveness in flight tests

30 January

ReleaseL3Harris Viper Shield electronic warfare system achieves critical design review milestone

19 January

Northrop Grumman is developing the next generation radar for the F-35 Lightning II.

Northrop Grumman sets to work on future F-35 radar

The AN/APG-85 is an advanced multifunction sensor that will be compatible with all variants of the F-35 aircraft and will be capable of defeating current and projected adversarial air and surface threats.

17 November

ReleaseBoeing reorganises Defense, Space & Security business unit

5 October

BAE Systems has opened its new $150 million engineering and production facility in Austin, Texas.

BAE Systems expands US footprint with Austin investment

Work at the site will also focus on new and existing programs including the design, development, and manufacturing of RF and electro-optical/infrared countermeasures, as well as aircraft electrification technology.

21 September

ReleaseGA-ASI creates additive design & manufacturing Center of Excellence

20 September

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman to unveil the B-21 Raider

7 September

ReleaseBAE Systems accelerates electronic warfare system production for F-15E and F-15EX Eagle fighter jets

6 September

ReleaseBoeing demonstrates open autonomy architecture for manned-unmanned teaming with MQ-25

5 September

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman to develop radar technology for NATO drone

1 September

The P-8A Poseidon is a variant of the Boeing 737-800.

Special mission workstation qualifies to serve aboard Poseidon

Built with ultra-strong lightweight composites, the workstations improve aircraft and weapon systems' performance. They have an optimal viewing angle for both seated and standing crew members.

25 August

Successfully completing this trial demonstrates the readiness of the MS-110 systems to support customers around the globe.

Fast jet reconnaissance pod achieves first flight

Collins Aerospace reconnaissance systems have been fielded and are operational on tactical fast jet platforms such as the F-15 and F-16, as well as special mission ISR business jets.

18 August

ReleaseBlueHalo's continued growth drives campus expansion with opening of new state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing facility

27 July

ReleaseRaytheon Intelligence & Space to upgrade Australian border surveillance aircraft with advanced radar

21 July

ReleaseNew contracts signed between Airbus and Turkish Aerospace

20 July

ReleaseMercury to provide radar testing systems to Leonardo

19 July

ReleaseLeonardo and BAE Systems announce UK-Italy collaboration on Future Combat Air System Programme

28 June

ReleaseHENSOLDT jamming system proves effectiveness against radars of various types

24 May

ReleaseKratos acquires Southern Research Engineering Division adding unique capabilities in hypersonic, ballistic missile, space and ISR areas

17 May

ReleaseAirbus selected Elbit Systems to provide DIRCM and EW Systems to additional European Air Force

10 May

ReleaseBAE Systems propels major upgrade to Compass Call with open system architecture

3 May

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman advances F-16 electronic warfare suite integration

2 May

ReleaseBAE Systems opens its new Manchester, N.H. facility, creating job opportunities and expanding production capabilities

9 March

The new Evolution line of advanced UAS will deliver next-gen UAS that lead in advanced, affordable, attritable and autonomous combat power.

Gambit kicks off a third product line for GA-ASI

GA-ASI has launched more than 25 UAS variants, beginning with the Gnat in 1992 and has now introduced a third aircraft class - alongside the established Predator line and recently announced Mojave - dubbed Evolution.

1 March

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseAI backbone for FCAS operational

ReleaseBAE Systems secures regulatory approvals for acquisition of Ball Aerospace

ReleaseHENSOLDT acquires ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH

ReleaseGA-ASI partners with EDGE to integrate smart weapons onto MQ-9B

ReleaseMBDA'S Mistral missile to arm Korean helicopters

ReleaseGA-ASI poised to begin LongShot flight testing phase

ReleaseInsitu announces kinetic capability for the Integrator Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS)

ReleaseHelsing commissioned for AI backbone in FCAS

ReleaseEmbraer and the Brazilian Army successfully complete first test of M200 Vigilante radar