Embraer Pitches A-29 Super Tucano for Drone-Hunting Missions
The Super Tucano, using laser-guided rockets and guns, would add a cheaper counter-drone capability to counter asymmetric threats. Brazil’s Embraer has pitched a counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) mission capability for…
Anduril and EDGE Launch Joint Venture to Develop Autonomous Aircraft
Anduril and EDGE will collaborate on Omen, a hybrid-powered, tailsitter UAS which aims to deliver long endurance and high payload in a compact, runway-free platform. Anduril Industries and UAE state-owned…
NATO Shelves Plans to Buy E-7 Wedgetail
After selecting the Boeing 737-based E-7 Wedgetail in 2023 to replace the E-3 Sentry, the group of nations leading the procurement of NATO's next airborne early warning aircraft have now…
U.S. Navy Looking to Add AGCAS to Super Hornets and Growlers
NAWCAD is seeking sources to add Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (AGCAS) to the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler. The U.S. Navy is starting the preliminary work for the…
China’s CH-7 UAV Captured Flying for the First Time
Chinese media described the large unmanned flying wing drone as a stealth-centric, long endurance, persistent reconnaissance and early warning aircraft. China’s massive CH-7 UAV was captured flying for the first…
German KC-130J Refuels Eurofighters for the First Time
The joint Franco-German C-130J squadron is integrating the air refueling capability, with the Germans refueling the Eurofighter and the French refueling the Mirage 2000 and Rafale aircraft. In a major…
