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.

Utilizing Additive Manufacturing Capabilities to Strengthen America’s Defense

DSI’s Military Additive Manufacturing Summit, occurring on February 7th & 8th, 2017, will be held at the CAMLS / University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. - December 17, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute

SatCom Experts to Meet at MilSatCom Asia Pacific in Singapore Next May

SMi Reports: SMi’s 7th annual MilSatCom Asia Pacific will take place in London in May 2017. Registration now opened. - December 15, 2016 - SAE Media Group

Military UAV Spending Over US$36.4 Billion Until 2022 - New Study Launched by Market-Forecast.com

MUAV/MAVs are dominant in terms of units delivered and the UCAVs in terms value. - December 14, 2016 - ASD Media BV

Investment Fund hDock42 Buys Stake in Orbis Avia Aircraft Manufacturing Startup

Manufacturer Now Accepting Orders for Praga Alfa Airplane Model - December 14, 2016 - hDock42

General Electrodynamics Corporation Names New Director of Sales

General Electrodynamics Corporation has announced Joseph Karoki as its new Director of Sales within GEC's Aerospace Product Line. Joseph takes over a region that will include Russia, South America, India, China, Africa and the United Kingdom. Joseph brings over 10 years significant military and... - December 11, 2016 - General Electrodynamics Corporation

VeroVision Mail Screener Product Reveals Narcotics Smuggling Attempt at California Jail

ChemImage Sensor Systems announced that on November 1st, 2016, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office in Eureka, CA became the third installation site for ChemImage Sensor System’s VeroVision Mail Screener, a system that offers easy, objective, one-click detection of drugs concealed on or... - December 06, 2016 - ChemImage Corporation

Maya Heat Transfer Technologies Provides Support to Electra Meccanica to Advance SOLO Electric Vehicle

Maya Heat Transfer Technologies Ltd. (hereinafter MAYA) and Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corporation jointly announced today that the two companies have agreed to collaborate to help Electra Meccanica enhance the development and accelerate the time-to-market for its new SOLO electric vehicle. - December 06, 2016 - Maya HTT

Profound Technologies Licenses New Laser Strike Recording App for the Aviation Community

Laser strikes are becoming an increasing danger to the aviation community. New mobile app to reduce the risk. - December 05, 2016 - Profound Technologies, Inc

Former Director of the Armament Policy Department, Polish MoD Announced as Mobile Deployable Communications Chairman

SMi Group Reports (2016.11.25, London, UK): Conference chairman announced for 10th Annual Mobile Deployable Communications - November 27, 2016 - SAE Media Group

NORAD Shelter Systems LLC’s Solar-Powered S16x10-CIV - NORAD's Smallest Underground Nuclear War Bomb Shelter for 4-6 Civilians

NORAD Shelter Systems LLC® recently unveiled the S16x10-CIV, its smallest underground bomb shelter for civilians to survive long-term protracted nuclear war. The solar-powered shelter outfitted with NBC-EMP protection, plumbing, electricity, bathroom, shower, beds, kitchen and much more is available for sale starting at the end of November 2016. - November 18, 2016 - NORAD Shelter Systems LLC

Two Chairmen and New Sponsor Revision Military, Announced for Future Soldier Technology 2017

SMi Group Reports (2016.11.15, London, UK): US Army, British Army and Revision Military join Future Soldier Technology 2017 - November 17, 2016 - SAE Media Group

Emerging Markets Focus on Platform Sustainment to Thrive in the Global Defense Industry

Electric rail and laser weapons and hypersonic missiles will begin to replace current weapons. Defense majors are focusing on missile defense, counter rocket artillery and mortar, counter space and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications. South Korea, Japan, India, Poland and Brazil will gain market share, mostly thanks to platform manufacturing. Countries with advanced defense technology will work on enhancing speed, range, accuracy and networking of weapons, leaving the manufacture of aircr - November 16, 2016 - Frost & Sullivan

Biometrics in Official Environments and the Future Will Examine the Consumer Experience

SMi Group Reports: Learn about the customer perspective of biometric collection in London this November - November 11, 2016 - SAE Media Group

Layton Technologies Designs and Builds the Optimum Ultrasonic Gun Cleaner to Clean All Weapons

A large manufacturer of NATO Certified small arms ammunition with its own firing range on-site, where batches of ammunition are periodically test-fired from a variety of different weapons, had an aging gun cleaning machine which required replacement. All of the guns (weapons) used on site require... - November 10, 2016 - Layton Technologies

ASM Joins JANA, Inc.

JANA Inc. adds Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing, Inc., a well-respected avionics systems integration engineering group, to its group of companies. - November 05, 2016 - JANA, Inc.

NADCAP Accreditation Renewed for Laboratory Testing Inc. Materials Testing Services

Laboratory Testing Inc. has been reapproved for NADCAP Accreditation of materials testing services for an additional 18 months. The Lab has maintained this accreditation since 1994. - November 05, 2016 - Laboratory Testing Inc.

Taylor Hobson Launch the Form Talysurf® i-Series Multi-Axis, Driving Automated Quality Control in Automotive Manufacturing

While the use of highly automated manufacturing systems in automotive production is well established, quality control has remained a manual process. The arrival of the Form Talysurf® i-Series Multi-Axis system for automated quality control will change that. - November 04, 2016 - Taylor Hobson

Airlines Missing Opportunities by Frustrating Customers

Airlines appear to be pushing consumers further away rather than creating brand loyalties according to new research from EyeforTravel and Relay42. - November 03, 2016 - EyeforTravel

Blue Wolf Wins Commercialized Innovation of the Year Award

Blue Wolf (www.bluewolfinc.com), a leading provider of durable NVIS, NVG, and standard lighting products for commercial, industrial, and government/military customers, announced today that they have been awarded first place for Commercialized Innovation of the year award in the 11th annual Idaho Innovation Awards. - November 01, 2016 - Blue Wolf

Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe 2017 Now Open for Registration

SMi Group Reports (2016.10.27, London, UK): Registration now open for Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe 2017. - October 30, 2016 - SAE Media Group

Seginus Inc is Proud to Release New PMA Bowl Elbow 14330-196EH as FAA Approved Replacement for 14330-196 OEM

The Bowl Elbow P/N 14330-196 is installed in Zodiac Water & Waste Aero System Assemblies, Series 14330, 15800, 38000, & 77000. The Vacuum Toilet is part of the aircraft sanitation system for in-flight and ground operations. These assemblies are installed in various Boeing, Airbus, and... - October 29, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC

Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB) Awarded Contract to Support Mars 2020 Mission

Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB), a Troy, NY manufacturer of ball bearings for aerospace and defense systems, was recently awarded a contract by Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to supply critical hardware for the Mars 2020 mission. Scheduled to launch in 2020, the robotic science rover will investigate... - October 28, 2016 - Pacamor Kubar Bearings

Canada, Italy, UK and NATO to Discuss Networked Warfare Collaborations in Rome

Canadian Army joins the speaker panel for Network Enabled Capability Technology 2017 in Rome. - October 28, 2016 - SAE Media Group

Aisthon Joins Safe Skies

Aisthon has joined the National Safe Skies Alliance to help improve airport security. The proven AgilFence system provided by Aisthon will help airports reliably secure their perimeters. - October 27, 2016 - Aisthon

BAE Systems Executive, Neil J. Fleming to Present at CIMdata’s PLM Road Map for the Aerospace & Defense Industry in Collaboration with PDT Europe

Presentation will show how changes in the approach to program management resulted in improvements in delivery performance. - October 20, 2016 - CIMdata

Precision Technologies Surges on Printed Circuit Boards

Precision Technologies is a company that’s really making waves in the PCB Assembly Service industry, with one stop PCB Assembly available for those who need a quick and reliable turnaround. The company, which has been delivering fast PCB Assembly since 1998, make it their mission to deal with... - October 19, 2016 - Precision Technologies

The Armored Group Launches the “Protector” at IACP in San Diego

The Armored Group (TAG) is proud to announce the launch of their new Protector at the upcoming IACP conference taking place in San Diego, from October 16-18; Developed to provide unequalled safety features and tactical capabilities in the field for deployment, extraction and medic services. - October 19, 2016 - TAG LLC

UK MoD to Present Updates on Its MORPHEUS Programme in Rome

Technical Director of the UK MoD’s MORPHEUS project joins speaker lineup for Network Enabled Capability next February in Rome. - October 19, 2016 - SAE Media Group

Cooperation Agreement Between MyDefence Communication and OpenWorks Engineering

Counter UAV companies MyDefence Communication and OpenWorks Engineering agree on cooperation to supply customers with an end to end Counter UAV solution. MyDefence has developed state of the art Drone detection system products and OpenWorks has developed a safe "Hard kill" solution to counter malicious drones. The two companies now work together to integrate their solutions. - October 14, 2016 - MyDefence Communication

Laurence I. Balter Introduces Flight Training Program for Visiting Tourists to Maui

The Zero to Solo flight training program involves taking zero experience candidates all the way to their first solo flight in a Cirrus SR22. Laurence I. Balter, of Kihei, HI is the Chief Flight Instructor of Maui Flight Academy and has introduced this new program to offer an alternative to professionals who have busy schedules back on the mainland. - October 14, 2016 - Maui Flight Academy

New Electric Swift Response, Light Tactical Explosive Ordnance Disposal Vehicle to Meet Growing US Homeland Security Challenges

This swift and silent multi-terrain EOD vehicle was developed specifically to further enhance the readiness of America’s first responders. - October 14, 2016 - TORQ Defense Systems

ISTAR Leaders, RAF Waddington Confirmed to Join Airborne ISR in London This October

SMi reports (2016.10.11, London, UK): The list of attendees for Airborne ISR 2016 has been released online for download. - October 13, 2016 - SAE Media Group

Leading Army Conference Land Forces Simulation and Training, Now Open for Registration

SMi Group Reports (2016.10.07, London, UK): Registration Now Open for Land Forces Simulation and Training 2017 - October 08, 2016 - SAE Media Group

Ampac’s MRE Pouch Innovation Serves NASA International Space Station

Ampac, a division of ProAmpac, the world’s leader in creative packaging solutions, announces an improved MRE pouch innovation for the International Space Station. Ampac has been a producer of MRE (Meals Ready to Eat) retort pouches for the US military for many years. Because of the quality... - October 07, 2016 - ProAmpac

Boeing Executive, Kenneth Swope, to Keynote at CIMdata’s PLM Road Map for the Aerospace & Defense Industry in Collaboration with PDT Europe

Presentation will offer a high level review of the objectives, the requirements, and a roadmap for the definition and implementation of a “minimum digital thread.” - October 06, 2016 - CIMdata

DeSAT Introduces New SAFER-3 On-line Active Shooter Training Course

Learn what to do and how to respond to an active shooter situation. - October 05, 2016 - DeSAT

ESD Guns First Distributor with EM Test NX30 ESD Simulator

The future of electrostatic immunity testing is now available at ESD Guns, LLC, the number one distributor of ESD immunity and compliance equipment. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) testing is fundamental in obtaining UL and CE compliance marks for electronic products from smart phones, guitars to... - September 27, 2016 - The EMC Shop, LLC

Aviation History to be Made in Monaco -- First Man to Fly a Fully Working JetPack in Europe -- More Surprise Flights Scheduled

JetPack Aviation, the first company to ever produce a personal, lightweight jetpack is set to make history as its custom designed twin jet engines roar to life and propel a man across the open skies of Monaco. - September 25, 2016 - Jet Pack Aviation

Lesley E. Rust Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Lesley E. Rust of Stowe, Vermont has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of defense. About Lesley E. Rust Ms. Rust is the President and CEO of Proparms Ltd.,... - September 24, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

Airbus Executive, Dr. Henrik Weimer, to Present at CIMdata’s PLM Road Map for the Aerospace & Defense Industry in Collaboration with PDT Europe

Presentation will consider how the risks associated with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution obsolescence within the aerospace and defense industry can be managed. - September 24, 2016 - CIMdata

Bugeye Technologies Releases F-35 Desktop Stick and Throttle

The FC0500 Universal Desktop Control Stick & FC0500 Linear Desktop Throttle Mechanism both mirror the F-35 Controls. - September 23, 2016 - Bugeye Technologies

Saint-Gobain Seals Introduces New Fluoroloy® A90 Material for High-Temperature Jet Engine Applications

Saint-Gobain Seals will be introducing a new polymer material solution specifically for critical applications in jet engine lubrication systems called Fluoroloy® A90 at the SAE E34 Symposium: “Future Developments in Aerospace Technology,” to be held on September 28 in San Francisco,... - September 22, 2016 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group

NATO Prepares Major Boost to Aerial Refueling Capability; Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling

Receive an overview of strategic and tactical airlifts in Europe with topics addressed by senior military, multinational commands and expert industry speakers at SMi's 17th annual Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference. - September 22, 2016 - SAE Media Group

Leonardo Confirmed to Exhibit at Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling

Receive Updates on the World's Most Survivable Amoured Vehicles Programmes | Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability 2016

SMi's 2nd annual Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability conference will address recent industry developments to help enhance protection of military vehicles and those carrying out missions through this vital land force asset. - September 22, 2016 - SAE Media Group

Bugeye Technologies Releases UH-60 Yaw Pedals & FD-DCP

The new UH-60 Yaw Pedals and Flight Directors Control Panel build upon Bugeye’s UH-60 Trainer. - September 21, 2016 - Bugeye Technologies

Leading Missouri-Based Gasket Manufacturer Develops Innovative Solutions to Meet Composite Repair Challenges in Specialized Wind Turbine, Aerospace and Marine Markets

Gasket Engineering Company, known for its extensive gasket manufacturing capabilities, quick turnaround times and superior quality is poised for market expansion. The Company continues to invest in state-of-the art technology to meet the growing demands of its diverse client base. With its... - September 21, 2016 - Gasket Engineering Company