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Pentagon Sees ‘Tipping Point’ for Nuclear Modernization

Pentagon Sees ‘Tipping Point’ for Nuclear Modernization

The Defense Department has long talked about modernization of the nuclear deterrent capability it maintains and operates and has issued warnings about the risks of allowing that deterrent, the nuclear triad, to become too old to effectively perform its mission.

Now, Ellen M. Lord, undersecretary …

US Delivers 4 Embraer A-29s to Afghanistan

US Delivers 4 Embraer A-29s to Afghanistan

Today (17 September 2020), the United States, as a contributing nation to the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission, transferred four A-29 Super Tocano aircraft to the Afghan Air Force, during a ceremony in Kabul.

A29 Ceremony in Afghanistan

“As we receive these planes, they are a message t…

First Class of French Fighter Pilots Graduates on Pilatus PC-21

First Class of French Fighter Pilots Graduates on Pilatus PC-21

On Wednesday September 16, the first graduation ceremony for student pilots who completed their training on Pilatus PC-21 was held at the 709 Cognac-Châteaubernard “Commandant Ménard” air base. It was chaired by General Philippe Lavigne, Chief of Staff of the Air and Space Army (CEMAAE).

Since 19…

Brazilian AF Formally Inducts Heron I Unmanned Aircraft

Brazilian AF Formally Inducts Heron I Unmanned Aircraft

The month of August 2020 marks the history of Patrol Aviation in the Brazilian Air Force (FAB): the First Squadron of the Seventh Aviation Group (1st / 7th GAV) Orungan Squadron, based at Wing 12, incorporated the Heron I Remotely Piloted Aircraft System.

The RPAs, manufactured by Israel Aerospac…

Icarus Aerospace Teams with CAE for ASW Variant of TAV Concept

Icarus Aerospace Teams with CAE for ASW Variant of TAV Concept

Icarus Aerospace is pleased to announce our collaboration with CAE Defence & Security to provide our customers with cost-effective submarine detection and tracking capability. By offering CAE’s MAD-XR in a towed configuration we will remove all sources of aircraft interference and provide a superior…
Airbus Wins NASA Helicopter Support Contract

Airbus Wins NASA Helicopter Support Contract

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has signed a $15million HCare Infinite full-availability support solution with Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

The comprehensive contract, initially covering two years with the option to extend up to 10, provides the enti…


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