Aerospace & Defense News
Take off with aerospace and defense news, covering the production of spacecraft and commercial, military and private aircraft. This section covers manufacturers of military equipment, including bombs, missiles, tanks, navigational and guidance systems, artillery and ammunition as well as companies providing technology, software and intelligence to the aerospace and defense industries.
Verb(TM) Presents Speaker Series Features Rear Admiral John W. Bitoff, USN (Ret.)
“A Stronger America: The Importance of Civility” - February 03, 2021 - Silicon Private Wealth
Registration Closing Soon for SMi Group’s 14th Annual Border Security Conference
SMi Group reports: The Border Security conference hosted by SMi Group is taking place virtually in less than two weeks’ time. - January 30, 2021 - SAE Media Group
NASA Selects University of California, San Diego Team Along with M4 Engineering Inc. for Its University Leadership Initiative (ULI)
M4 Engineering Inc., a leading Aerospace Engineering firm in the field of conceptual aircraft design, analysis and development, selected with UCSD team to assist NASA with aeronautical research through NASA’s University Leadership Initiative (ULI). ULI gives the academic community an opportunity to support NASA’s research goals and provides students with valuable experience solving real-world challenges. - January 29, 2021 - M4 Engineering
RAMPF – Reducing Production Cost & Lowering Component Weight
Composites experts utilize full potential of new eight-head Tailored Fiber Placement machine for the design of complex parts. - January 28, 2021 - RAMPF
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to Speak at Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe 2021
SMi Group reports: A senior representative from the NSPA is confirmed to speak at the virtual Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe conference in March. - January 27, 2021 - SAE Media Group
Preliminary Attendee List Released Ahead of Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance Technology 2021 Conference
SMi Group Reports: With less than two weeks to go, the preliminary attendee has been released for the virtual Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance Technology Conference - January 24, 2021 - SAE Media Group
New Speakers from New Nations Announced for the Virtual Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe 2021 Conference
SMi Group Reports: The 2021 brochure has been released for the virtual Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe conference in May. - January 23, 2021 - SAE Media Group
Group Captain (Ret’d) Robert Daisley, Former PM Joint Operational Doctrine, Joint Forces Command Invite to Air Mission Planning & Support Virtual Conference
SMi Reports: Group Captain (ret’d) Robert Daisley the conference chair invites the defence and government personnel to join SMi’s 12th Annual Air Mission Planning & Support Virtual Conference. - January 20, 2021 - SAE Media Group
New Speakers and Sponsors Announced for the Virtual Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology 2021 Conference
SMi Group Reports: A preview of the speaker line-up has been released for the upcoming Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology conference this May. - January 17, 2021 - SAE Media Group
FLIR Systems Announced as Sponsor for the Virtual Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2021 Conference
SMi Group Reports: FLIR Systems joins five other sponsors for the upcoming Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems conference taking place virtually this April. - January 16, 2021 - SAE Media Group
Citadel Construction Ready to Dig Aircraft Towing Systems’ Underground Channel at Ardmore Industrial Airpark
Construction has begun for Aircraft Towing Systems (ATS) at the Ardmore Industrial Airpark in Ardmore, Oklahoma. ATS will use an electric-powered underground “pull car” and above-ground “tow dolly” prototype that will run along the U-shaped channel to move aircraft to and from airport runways and gates without using an aircraft’s main jet engines. - January 14, 2021 - Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC
Hensoldt Optronics GmbH and Key OEMs to Present at the Virtual Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness 2021 Conference
SMi Group Reports: Leading OEMs and system integrators will be presenting at the 5th annual Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness conference in April. - January 14, 2021 - SAE Media Group
Q&A Released with the Latvian National Armed Forces Ahead of the Virtual Defence Logistics Central & Eastern Europe Conference
SMi Group reports: The Chief of Staff, Logistic Command, Latvian National Armed Forces is set to speak at the Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe conference this March. - January 10, 2021 - SAE Media Group
Combatting Cross-Border Crime with Technology During COVID-19 Discussed at the Virtual Border Security Conference Next Month
SMi Group reports: US speakers from the Department of Homeland Security and Border Patrol are set to speak at the 14th annual Border Security conference this February. - January 09, 2021 - SAE Media Group
ONR Global and MARSEC COE to Present Updates on Maritime ISR Technology at Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance Technology
SMi Reports: Senior experts from these two organisations are set to present next month at the virtual Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance technology conference. - January 06, 2021 - SAE Media Group
Robotics and UGVs for Remote Situational Awareness Discussed at Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness 2021
SMi Group reports: Industry and military speakers are set to cover a new theme at the virtual Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness conference next April. - December 20, 2020 - SAE Media Group
New Speakers Announced for the 4th Annual Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems Conference
SMi Group Reports: New speakers from several nations have signed up for the Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems Conference, taking place virtually next April. - December 19, 2020 - SAE Media Group
What to Expect at 12th Annual Air Mission Planning & Support Conference in April 2021
SMi Reports: Registration is open for SMi’s 12th Annual Air Mission Planning and Support 2020 and the brochure is available to download. - December 16, 2020 - SAE Media Group
New Video Game Like Night Vision Rifle Scope Interface from Digital FOV Makes the Human Eye and Scope Crosshairs One
Digital FOV announced the release of Digital Crosshairs 1000EWM, a new night vision scope products that uses a Google glasses type display to view wirelessly live streaming video showing the crosshairs of a rifle scope for targeting as it is fired. This is a scope add-on that adds digital night... - December 12, 2020 - Digital FOV, LLC
Medical Logistic Experts to Present at Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe 2021
SMi Group reports: Senior representatives from the Czech Republic MoD and Austrian Armed Forces are set to present on medical logistics at the virtual event next March. - December 11, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Verb(TM) Presents Speaker Series Features Bill Crowell
Bill Crowell, Partner at Alsop Louise Partners and former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency, will be the Verb(TM) Presents Speaker Series’ featured guest on January 18, 2021, 12 Noon (Pacific Time). Peter Coe Verbica, JD, CFP®, Managing Director of Silicon Private Wealth,... - December 10, 2020 - Silicon Private Wealth
Spanish MoD and Industry to Present Updates on Space-Based Maritime ISR at Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance Technology 2021
SMi Group Reports: Expert speakers from the Spanish MoD, as well as Hisdesat and other organisations, are set to present at the virtual event next February. - December 10, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Expert Speaker Line-Up Announced for the 5th Annual Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness Conference
SMi Group Reports: The agenda has been released for the Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness conference, taking place virtually next April. - December 04, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Micro-Arcing Smoke Detection and Precision “Clean Agent” Fire Suppression Are Ready for PoE Environments
"Our ambition in the industry will embrace our new surgical approach to computer and server room smoke detection and suppression systems." – Lloyd Aronoff, Founder of Sterling Langley LLC - December 02, 2020 - Sterling Langley LLC
Registration is Now Open for SMi Group’s 4th Annual Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems Conference
SMi Group Reports: Registration and the agenda are now available for the highly anticipated Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems virtual conference next April. - December 02, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Bundeswehr Logistics Command to Share Updates on Logistics Support for National and Allied Forces at Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe 2021
SMi Group reports: A senior representative from the Bundeswehr Logistics Command will be speaking at the virtual Defence Logistics CEE Conference next March. - November 28, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Mr. Andy Palmer, Border Security Manager at Gatwick Airport to Present at the 14th Annual Border Security Conference
SMi Group Reports: Mr. Andy Palmer from Gatwick Airport is a new speaker for the virtual Border Security conference next February. - November 28, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Sponsor Boeing Presentation Released for the Virtual Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling Conference in Two Weeks
SMi Group Reports: Senior representatives from Boeing are set to give a joint presentation at the Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling Conference in December. - November 19, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Exclusive Interview Released with CJOS COE Ahead of the Virtual Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology Conference
SMi Group reports: A senior representative from the Combined Joint Operations from the Sea Centre of Excellence (CJOS COE) is speaking at the virtual event next February. - November 14, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Retired Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Director Victor Bird Named Chief Operating Officer of Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC
Retired Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Director Victor Bird, a recognized state and national aviation leader who retired as a public servant on Nov. 1, has been named Aircraft Towing Systems (ATS) World Wide LLC’s chief operating officer. - November 13, 2020 - Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc., Receives 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award from U.S. Department of Labor
UTRS joins 674 other companies from 49 states and the District of Columbia that have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, and ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service. UTRS was chosen for the Gold Award after applying earlier this year. - November 12, 2020 - UTRS
Invitation Released from Conference Chair Laurent Donnet, Avidonn Consulting for Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling in Three Weeks
SMi Group Reports: The conference chair invites the military airlift and AAR community to attend the Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling virtual conference next month. - November 12, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Autel Robotics and DroneSense Partner to Enable Advanced Public Safety UAS Operations
DroneSense software platform adds support for all Autel EVO series drones. - November 10, 2020 - Autel Robotics
Factory Expansion Positions Spika to Serve the Defense and Space Industry Faster
With an expanded facility, Montana based Spika Design & Manufacturing, Inc., which specializes in innovative work platforms and maintenance stands for complex safety access needs, bets on the brighter future of American manufacturing. - November 08, 2020 - Spika Design & Manufacturing, Inc.
Webinar: Battery Cooling in Automotive and the Electrification of Transportation 11-12-20 at 2 PM EST
Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) has announced the next webinar in their 2020-2021 series, “Battery Cooling in Automotive and the Electrification of Transportation.” The webinar is on November 12, 2020, at 2 PM EST. Batteries play a key role in the electrification of... - November 06, 2020 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
DLA Recognizes Parts Life, Inc. with Supply Chain Improvement Award
DLA Recognizes Parts Life, Inc. with Supply Chain Improvement Award for the success of the increase competition through small business source approval request (SAR) for DLA Nuclear Enterprise Support Office (NESO) NSNs. - November 05, 2020 - Parts Life, Inc.
COVID-19: Border Security in a Pandemic is a Key Theme at Border Security 2021
SMi Group reports: Hear from international experts on their border response to COVID-19 at the 14th Annual Border Security virtual conference, next February. - November 05, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Parts Life, Inc. is Proud to Announce Their New Office Location in Oklahoma Near Tinker Air Force Base
Parts Life, Inc. is proud to announce their expansion and new office location in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Located in the heart of the Tinker Business Industrial Park complex next to Tinker Air Force Base, the Parts Life, Inc. team looks forward to the continued opportunity to better serve the USAF... - November 05, 2020 - Parts Life, Inc.
Parts Life, Inc. Will Manufacture Prototypes for 22 Critical Engine Parts for TF33 Engines Located on B-52
Parts Life, Inc. is pleased to announce their latest contract with the Defense Logistics Agency to reverse engineer and develop Technical Data Packages and manufacture prototypes for 22 critical engine parts for TF33 engines using their proven R.O.P.E. process. “We’re grateful for the... - November 05, 2020 - Parts Life, Inc.
Senior Military Figures from Europe to Present at the Virtual Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling Conference
SMi Group Reports: The 100th Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force are one of the many organisations from Europe presenting at the virtual event in December. - November 04, 2020 - SAE Media Group
PROLIM Named as Fastest Growing Technology Company by Tech Titans
PROLIM, a global leader providing end-to-end IoT, PLM and IT solutions has been named as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North Texas by Tech Titans. In its 20th year, the Fast Tech Award honors the 20 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in Dallas-Fort Worth-based on three-year revenue growth. Fast Tech honors the fastest growing technology companies in North Texas. - October 31, 2020 - PROLIM Global Corporation
Registration Opens for the 6th Annual Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe Conference
SMi Group reports: Registration and the agenda is now available for SMi Group’s Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe Conference, taking place virtually next March. - October 31, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Just 2 Weeks to Go Until SMi Group’s 22nd Annual Global MilSatCom Virtual Conference & Exhibition
SMi Group Reports: The 22nd Annual Global MilSatCom Conference and Exhibition will take place as a virtual conference over 10th to 12th November 2020. - October 30, 2020 - SAE Media Group
Kanfit Offers 3D Printing of Aluminum Parts for the Aerospace Industry Through Its Sister Company Kanfit3D
Kanfit Ltd., now offers additive manufacturing of aluminum parts through its sister company Kanfit3D. - October 29, 2020 - Kanfit
Bigger & Better – New Factory for RAMPF Composite Solutions
Additional space and state-of-the-art infrastructure for improved production processes and higher product quality. - October 23, 2020 - RAMPF
Border Security 2021 Turns Into a Virtual Conference
SMi Group reports: The Border Security conference taking place next February will no longer take place in Prague and will now be a virtual event. - October 22, 2020 - SAE Media Group
The 6th Annual Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology Conference Goes Virtual
SMi Group reports: The Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology Conference, taking place next February will now take place online. - October 21, 2020 - SAE Media Group
The Institute of Export & International Trade and Content Enablers Announce New Partnership to Transform Online Trade Compliance Training in the UK
The Partnership Brings Content Enablers’ Comprehensive, Online Trade Compliance Training to Aerospace, Defence and Technology Companies in the UK with the IOE&IT Providing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification. - October 20, 2020 - Content Enablers
New Natron NxT Series Screen and Pad Printing Ink for Neoprene, Nitrile, EVA and EPDM Rubber from Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc.
Technology, ink manufacturing company, Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc. introduces a screen and pad printing ink for neoprene, nitrile, EPDM and EVA rubbers – the Natron™ NxT Series inks. Typical applications include include, wet-suits, rubber bands, shoe soles, EPDM rubber and many other rubber substrates. - October 20, 2020 - Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc.
JetPack Aviation Flying Motorcycle “SPEEDER” Set to Fly
More Than Just Mystery JetPacks Will Be Flying Over Los Angeles - October 16, 2020 - Jet Pack Aviation