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.
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
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
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
Leonardo Confirmed to Exhibit at 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
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
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
Lone Star Analysis Delivers Deepwater Predictive Risk Model at SPE Intelligent Energy Conference
Dallas based Lone Star Analysis delivers Deepwater Predictive Risk Model paper at the SPE Intelligent Energy Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland. - September 20, 2016 - Lone Star Analysis
CIMdata Brings the PLM Industry’s Premier Education Program to Silicon Valley
Popular PLM education program will take place in Santa Clara, California from December 5-9, 2016. - September 17, 2016 - CIMdata
Rafael Reveals the Benefits of Integrated Air and Missile Defence Systems in Prague This October
SMi reports (13.09.2016, London, UK): Israel defense systems manufacturer Rafael are the latest to join the speaker panel for Air Missile Defence Technology 2016. - September 16, 2016 - SAE Media Group
The RAF on Preparing ISR Operators for Current and Future Operations: Training Doctrine and Procedure
SMi reports (2016.09.13, London, UK): Royal Air Force will extensively cover ISR Training at this year’s Airborne ISR. - September 15, 2016 - SAE Media Group
MCCE and USTRANSCOM Confirm Their Speakers at 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 15, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Agenda Released for 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 15, 2016 - SAE Media Group
The Berkeley Capital Group Launches Berkeley Capital Motors
The Berkeley Capital Group, a leading strategical and logistical consulting firm for corporate and government institutions today announced the launch of Berkeley Capital Motors security and surveillance integrator. - September 12, 2016 - The Berkeley Capital Group