The Air and Space Force has reached a new milestone in terms of the tactical capabilities of the Airbus A400M (T.23). This is the first launch of parachutists through a side door in automatic mode, with the parachute provided in the Armed Forces (TP-2Z), in its steerable modes.

The operation has …

Government support provides a boost to the British aerospace industry in UKEF’s first deal with leading Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer, the third largest commercial jet manufacturer in the world.

The deal will help Embraer access critical parts, components and technology from UK supplie…

VODOCHODY, Czech Republic — In parallel with the support and maintenance of the existing L-159 aircraft, Aero has been continuously working on upgrading its capabilities, with the main goal of providing an aircraft that will meet the demanding requirements of 5th generation combat pilot training. …

UK defence officials have pushed back the start of the tender process for the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme, potentially delaying the arrival of the new rotorcraft.

When the Ministry of Defence (MoD) issued a request for information relating to the NMH in late 2021, selection of the winni…

Under Xi Jinping, China’s military is emerging as a true competitor to the U.S. The People’s Liberation Army now has hypersonic missiles that evade most defenses, a technology the U.S. is still developing. Its attack drones can swarm to paralyze communications networks.

China’s naval ships outnum…

The international rules-based order that served the world well, is under attack and the United States and Japan need to work even closer together to defend, maintain and strengthen the order, Ely Ratner, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Affairs said.

Ratner spoke remotely to th…