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.
Experts from Autonomous Warrior 2018 to Attend the 2nd Annual Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems Conference in April 2019
SMi reports: This year’s Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems conference, taking place on the 3rd-4th April, in London, will gather experts from Autonomous Warrior 2018. - January 13, 2019 - SAE Media Group
The 3rd Annual Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology Conference is Now Open for Registration
SMi reports: Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology returns to London for its 3rd successful year, on 8th and 9th May 2019. - January 11, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Less Than Four Weeks Until the 3rd Annual Network Centric Warfare Conference in Italy
SMi’s 3rd annual Network Centric Warfare conference is returning to Rome in February this year. This highly anticipated two-day event aims to explore strategic integration of networked platforms and military forces to achieve operational superiority. - January 11, 2019 - SAE Media Group
PC-TOOLCRIB Lite Version 7 Industrial Inventory Management
New features and improvements make PC-TOOLCRIB Lite a unique low cost barcode software solution for managing returnable tools and consumable indirect inventory. - January 10, 2019 - SY-CON Systems, Inc.
Army Head Quarters and the DE&S, UK MoD to Brief on Rotary Safety-Operations and Equipment Management at the Defence Aviation Safety Conference in April
SMi Group Reports: The Defence Aviation Safety Conference will have a dedicated focus on rotary safety-operations and equipment management. - January 09, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Vetronic Architectures Discussed at Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness Conference 2019
SMi reports: Key insights on vetronic architectures have been announced for the 4th annual Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness conference, taking place on the 3rd and 4th April 2019, in London. - January 06, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Four Weeks Until the 12th Annual Mobile Deployable Communications Conference in Poland
SMi is delighted to announce the Mobile Deployable Communications conference, returning to Warsaw, Poland on the 31st January and 1st February 2019. - January 04, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Pegasus Aerospace Develops "ShockWave Tactical UAS" for Government, Law Enforcement, S.W.A.T. & Private Security Applications
Because Lives Matter, and a lack of TRUE Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems exist in the UAS marketplace today, Pegasus Aerospace has developed a Tactical UAS for use by Government, Law Enforcement, School Resource Officers and Private Security Firms, to enable them to safely and accurately achieve... - December 28, 2018 - Pegasus Aerospace
Robot Bear Opens Office in the United States
Robotic startup, that has a robot bear co-founder, sells its 1st batch in pre-sale and opens laboratory in Boston. - December 28, 2018 - Tobyto
JetPack Aviation Launches the World’s First JetPack Racing League
After 12 months testing two of its jetpacks in side by side flights, JetPack Aviation has announced the launch of its racing league. It is inviting the world to join in. - December 28, 2018 - Jet Pack Aviation
Hear from DSTL, UK MoD and TARDEC, US Army at Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2019 as They Work Closely Together
SMi reports: Peter Stockel, DSTL and Dr. Robert Sadowski, US Army RDECOM TARDEC to present at 2019’s Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems conference. - December 22, 2018 - SAE Media Group
AJAX, MILVA, CV90, STRYKER, LAVIII, PIRANHA V, TR-85, PIRANHA III, ICARUS & MEDUSA to be Discussed at Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness 2019
SMi reports: Platforms and Programmes to be discussed by senior military personnel at Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness 2019. - December 20, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Leonardo Announced as Gold Sponsor, and Bittium Announced as Newly Confirmed Sponsor of Network Centric Warfare 2019
SMi Reports: Industry leader Leonardo joins as Gold Sponsor for the 3rd annual Network Centric Warfare conference, alongside new sponsor Bittium. - December 20, 2018 - SAE Media Group
General Micro Systems Receives Multiple Honors in Military & Aerospace Electronics 2018 Innovation Awards Program
Independent Judges Give Two Platinums and One Gold to GMS’ C4ISR Mobile Systems and Servers Powering Critical Next-Generation Military Applications - December 20, 2018 - General Micro Systems
The Defence Aviation Safety Conference to Include Five Essential UK Ministry of Defence Briefings
SMi Group is thrilled to announce that registration is open for the Defence Aviation Safety Conference, taking place in London on 29th and 30th April 2019. - December 20, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Rafael, Glenair, Persistent Systems, Fischer Connectors, BlackBox Biometrics, FN Herstal to Present at Future Soldier Technology 2019
SMi Group’s 5th annual Future Soldier Technology conference and focus day will return to London on 11th, 12th and 13th March 2019 - December 19, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Ms Deanna Ryals, Chief of International MilSatCom, Space and Missile Systems Centre, US Air Force to Chair Day-Two of the Military Space Situational Awareness Conference
SMi Reports: Chief of International MilSatCom, Space and Missile Systems Centre and other senior US DOD representatives to discuss Space Situational Awareness at the conference. - December 19, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Single Mother of Five Pursues Dreams to Become Pilot
Southern Utah University has a single mother of five who is currently an apprentice mechanic in their Aviation Program as she works toward becoming a professional pilot. The Aviation Program is helping her to find ways to achieve this goal. - December 18, 2018 - Southern Utah University
Molecular Products Group Announces Acquisition of the Henkel SODASORB® Business
Molecular Products Group, (“Molecular Products” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners (“Arlington Capital”), today announced the acquisition of the SODASORB® business from a fully owned subsidiary of Henkel AG & Co. - December 17, 2018 - Molecular Products
Leonardo Announced as Gold Sponsor, and Raytheon, ICEYE and Aerodata AG Announced as Newly Confirmed Sponsors for Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology
SMi reports: Four new sponsors confirmed to join line-up at 2019’s Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology conference - December 14, 2018 - SAE Media Group
US Armed Forces Confirmed to Speak at Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe
SMi reports: Just 1 week left to register & save for Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe. - December 14, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Laboratory Testing Inc. Receives Nadcap Accreditation for Z2 Low Stress Grinding & Polishing
Laboratory Testing Inc. achieved Nadcap accreditation for Z2 Low Stress Grinding and Polishing used in the preparation of fatigue test specimens. LTI has an extensive Nadcap scope of accreditation in Materials Testing, which also includes a number of additional specimen preparation methods. - December 12, 2018 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Official Past Attendees List for Air Mission Planning and Support 2019 Conference Released
SMi Reports: The past attendees list has just been released for the 10th annual Air Mission Planning and Support Conference, available to download on the event website. - December 06, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Retired Boeing Executive Lawyer Joins Free Wheelchair Mission Board of Directors
Marjorie A. Terner, J.D. joins Free Wheelchair Mission Board of Directors. - December 03, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission
C4ISR / Section Head Air Command & Control at The Netherlands MoD Joins Speaker Line-Up for Network Centric Warfare 2019
SMi Reports: Lieutenant Colonel Bart Hoeben, C4ISR / Section Head Air Command & Control at The Netherlands MoD is announced as the latest speaker to join the 3rd Annual Network Centric Warfare. - December 02, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Registration Opens for the Defence Aviation Safety Conference, Supported by The DSA
The Defence Aviation Safety Conference will convene in London on the 29-30 April 2019. - November 29, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Leading Data and Satellite Organisations to Sponsor and Present at Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology Conference
SMi reports: Leading data and satellite organisations to demonstrate how to achieve comprehensive maritime domain awareness. - November 29, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Italian Army Officials Including Chief of General Staff to Present on Forza NEC Programme at Network Centric Warfare 2019
SMi Reports: As the 3rd Network Centric Warfare conference returns to Rome next year, senior Italian Army officials are set to speak and present on the latest advancements in their NCW capabilities. - November 25, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Agenda Released for SMi's Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems Conference 2019
SMi reports: Registration has opened, and the agenda has been released for Military Robotics Autonomous Systems 2019. - November 23, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Past Attendee List Released for Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe 2019
SMi reports: Past attendee list has been released for Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe conference 2019. - November 21, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Registration Opens for the 4th Annual Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness Conference
SMi reports: Registration has opened for the 4th annual Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness conference taking place on the 3rd and 4th April 2019, in London. - November 20, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Rubber City Armory Donation to Akron Police Department Replaces Aging Equipment
Local SWAT team provided with new tactical rifles to meet the changing demands of specialized police work. - November 19, 2018 - H&M Metals
Registration Opens for the 10th Annual Air Mission Planning and Support Conference 2019
SMi Reports: Registration for SMi’s 10th Annual Air Mission Planning and Support Conference, taking place 9th - 10th April 2019 in London, UK, is now open. - November 19, 2018 - SAE Media Group
UK MoD and DSTL to Present on UK’s Morpheus NEC Programme at Network Centric Warfare 2019
SMi Reports: Network Centric Warfare 2019 to host expert speakers from UK MoD and DSTL, presenting on the UK’s Morpheus NEC programme. - November 17, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Agenda Released for 2019s Future Soldier Technology
SMi Reports: Senior Military confirmed to present at the 5th annual Future Soldier Technology Conference and Focus Day. - November 16, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Registration Opens for 2019’s Military Space Situational Awareness Conference
Senior military, government and industry stakeholders to present at the 14th annual Military Space Situational Awareness Conference in April. - November 15, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Westborough High-Tech Company Receives “Manufacturer of the Year”
On Tuesday, October 30th, Metamagnetics was invited to the Massachusetts State House on behalf of Representative Carolyn Dykema, to receive the award for “Manufacturer of the Year.” Hosted by the MA Legislative Manufacturing Caucus, the 3rd Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony took... - November 07, 2018 - Metamagnetics
Exclusive Interviews Released from #milsocialmedia Speakers from US Army and Canadian Department of National Defense
Exclusive speaker interviews with Lucy Ellis and Anthony O'Bryant prior to SMi's 8th Annual Social Media in the Defence and Military Sector Conference. - November 04, 2018 - SAE Media Group
US Army ARDEC Certifies QMaxx CLP: QMaxx MilSpec CLPTM Meets or Exceeds MilSpec for MIL-PRF-63460F
On October 9, 2018, the US Army, Research, Development and Engineering Command (ARDEC) issued a letter of acknowledgement stating that QMaxx Type “A” liquid CLP has passed both laboratory and live-fire testing and is certified for “DoD competitive procurement and use” and added to the DoD Qualified Products List for CLP. During live-fire testing, firearms are exposed to salt spray, extreme temperatures and fine particulates; QMaxx MilSpec CLP meets or exceeds the requirements - November 01, 2018 - QMaxx Products Group
M4 Renews Commitment to California Academy of Math and Science (CAMS); M4 Engineering Inc. Continues Supporting Cams Vex Robotics Club
M4 Engineering Inc., a leading Aerospace Engineering firm in the field of conceptual aircraft design, analysis and development is proud to announce its renewed commitment to California Academy of Math and Science (CAMS) and the talented 70+ students of the Vex Robotics Club. The Vex Robotics... - November 01, 2018 - M4 Engineering
Rent-A-Plane Brings the Peer-to-Peer Model to Private Aviation
A new aircraft peer-to-peer rental website is aiming to bring the power of the sharing economy to the private aviation industry. With the recent launch of Rent-A-Plane.com, founder and president Jim Weldon said he hopes to create a better way for owners to rent their aircraft to offset costs and... - November 01, 2018 - Rent-A-Plane.com
SMi Group Announce Who Will be Attending the 4th Annual Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability in 2 Weeks Time
SMi reports: Registration will be closing for the 4th annual Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability conference and focus day, in 2 weeks time. - November 01, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Registration Now Open for SMi’s 4th Annual Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe Conference
SMi reports: Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe conference returns to Prague in March 2019. - October 31, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Molecular Products Group Announces a New Global Headquarters
Colorado-based company, Molecular Products Group, is pleased to announce the opening of its new global headquarters in Louisville Colorado. Open House Molecular Products Group, a world leader in the design and manufacture of life critical devices for the treatment of breathable gases, will hold... - October 30, 2018 - Molecular Products
All Points Awarded the Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Space Technical Services IDIQ
All Points Logistics LLC (All Points) has been awarded a Lockheed Martin Space Technical Services IDIQ Master Agreement contract. This five-year, $100M contract is a follow-on to Lockheed Martin’s very successful Civil Space contract, on which All Points was also a prime. As a prime... - October 24, 2018 - All Points Logistics LLC
SMi Group Announce Who Will be Attending the 20th Global MilSatCom Conference and Exhibition 2018
SMi Reports: Registration for the 20th Annual Global MilSatCom conference closes in 2 weeks. - October 24, 2018 - SAE Media Group
AirBorn’s Cable & Harness Assemblies Recognized for Quality & Reliability
AirBorn, Inc.’s manufacturing processes have been validated as meeting or exceeding the industry’s leading IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 standard; the electronic industry’s benchmark for the production of high-quality cables and cable harnesses. One of just six companies worldwide... - October 22, 2018 - AirBorn
Q&A with ImageSat International Released Ahead of SMi’s 4th Annual Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology Conference
SMi reports: Q&A with sponsor ImageSat International has just been released. - October 21, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Royal Navy’s Invitation to Maritime Information Warfare 2018
SMi reports: Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Anthony Rix, Former Flag Officer Sea Training, Royal Navy invites delegates to attend Maritime Information Warfare 2018. - October 21, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Join Rheinmetall, Raytheon and the US Army as They Come Together in 4 Weeks’ Time at Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability 2018
SMi reports: Raytheon, Rheinmetall and the US Army come together in 4 weeks’ time, just as Raytheon and Rheinmetall pair up for the US Army next-generation combat vehicle competition. In recent news, "Raytheon Company and Rheinmetall Defence have joined forces to meet the U.S. Army's... - October 19, 2018 - SAE Media Group