Defense Brief Editorial
US Air Force’s MH-139A Grey Wolf completes first test flight
The helicopter was flown by an US Air Force pilot for the first time.
Airbus Defence and Space starts talks on axing 2,352 jobs in...
The majority of the planned workforce cuts will take place in Germany.
Australia’s final air warfare destroyer Sydney cleared for delivery
The ship is scheduled to enter Sydney Harbour for the first time in late March 2020, with commissioning scheduled for early May 2020.
Contract signed for construction of new Dutch Navy supply ship Den...
The ship is scheduled for delivery in 2024.
Italy confirms talks on FREMM frigate sale to Egypt
The confirmation came after reports indicated a deal for the ninth and tenth ships in the class, Spartaco Schergat, and Emilio Bianchi was on the table.
Final contender starts Finnish Air Force’s HX fighter challenge
The final aircraft to be offered to Finland as part of the country's HX fighter procurement program have arrived at the Pirkkala...
US Air Force’s Dragon Lady aircraft complete imaging sensor upgrade
The upgrade will equip the iconic aircraft with electro-optical/infrared sensor capability for increased optical performance and long-range tracking.
US Army contracts Lockheed for Apache Longbow fire control radar work
The Longbow FCR provides Apache aircrews with automatic target detection, location, classification and prioritization.
Australian Navy boosting MCM ops with roll-out of new autonomous systems
More autonomous/unmanned systems will follow as part of Project SEA 1778.
PHASA-35 solar-electric aircraft in maiden flight in Australia
Designed to operate unmanned in the stratosphere, PHASA-35 plugs the gap between aircraft and satellite technology.
