26 janvier 2021 | International, Aérospatial
Lockheed Martin et Sikorsky-Boeing ont mis au point l'hélicoptère militaire de pointe Defiant X, en cours de développement dans le cadre du concours de l'armée américaine pour le futur avion d'assaut à long rayon d'action (Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, FLRAA) de l'armée américaine. L'appareil est conçu pour remplacer l'hélicoptère Black Hawk. Il dispose d'un rotor coaxial rigide et d'une hélice propulsive, largement similaire au démonstrateur technologique qui l'a précédé, le SB-1 Defiant. Des modifications ont été apportées au train d'atterrissage, ainsi qu'aux stabilisateurs verticaux, qui ont été redessinés. Le fuselage de l'appareil sera réalisé en matériaux composites et la cabine permettra de transporter douze soldats équipés.
Air & Cosmos du 26 janvier
21 mai 2024 | International, Terrestre
The latest variant of Lockheed's Patriot missile intercepted a cruise missile target in a test from a virtual Aegis Weapon System for the first time.
17 juin 2019 | International, Aérospatial
NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems has been awarded contracts by The Boeing Company to supply the Vehicle Management Control System and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) System for the MQ-25. “BAE Systems leads the industry in high-integrity fly-by-wire and mission-critical IFF technologies,” said Corin Beck, director of Military Aircraft Systems at BAE Systems. “Our relationship with Boeing started more than four decades ago and has resulted in aircraft that have some of the most advanced avionics and reduced size transponders in the world.” The Vehicle Management Control System will control all flight surfaces and perform overall vehicle management duties for the MQ-25 unmanned aerial vehicle. The IFF product ensures operation in contested environments by reliably identifying both coalition and enemy vehicles. The MQ-25 is the U.S. Navy's first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft and is designed to provide a much-needed refueling capability. The contract supports Boeing's engineering and manufacturing development program to provide four MQ-25 aircraft to the U.S. Navy for Initial Operational Capability by 2024. “The MQ-25 program is vital because it will help the U.S. Navy extend the range of the carrier air wing, and Boeing and our industry team is all-in on delivering this capability,” said Dave Bujold, Boeing's MQ-25 program director. “The work we're doing is also foundational for the future of Boeing – where we're building autonomous systems from seabed to space.” BAE Systems is an industry leader in the design, development, production, and support of highly reliable flight control systems for commercial and military aircraft. It was the first to introduce fly-by-wire in both military and civil applications. BAE Systems is also a world leader in IFF equipment and this program expands its footprint to approximately 150 platforms worldwide. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190617005088/en
23 mai 2023 | International, C4ISR
The U.S. and U.K. are leading contributors to NATO joint ISR, with “everybody else” tailing, an official said at the GEOINT Symposium.