GE pushes for faster fielding of Army’s ITEP, Air Force’s NGAP engines
GE executive Mark Rettig said the company’s recent foray into hypersonic technology has opened a new range of opportunities for the engine maker.
Army Vice Chief: Fate of ITEP depends on service’s share of FY26 budget request
“Just like the Black Hawk, the Apache is going to be around for a while. Is it going to need an improved engine or can we just continue to modify the one that it has?” said Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Mingus.
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Pioneering the future of airborne ISR: ASELSAN’s ASELFLIR 600
Blending superior optics, advanced stabilization and AI-powered autonomy in a compact and rugged system, ASELFLIR 600 delivers unmatched intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
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The AH-64 Apache in the drone era
The AH-64 Apache continues to lead on the modern battlefield by integrating advanced unmanned systems and countermeasures, ensuring unmatched flexibility, survivability, and effectiveness against evolving drone threats and supporting future Army operations.
Poland signs $300M lease for Apache attack helicopters
The deal, which covers eight AH-64Ds, will serve as a capability bridge until the first of 96 newly-bought Apaches arrive starting in 2028.
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Flight of the Gray Eagle: How a proven platform evolves
The possibilities are endless with the next generation of Gray Eagle, making it easy to envision more missions and capabilities on the horizon.
Eyeing export orders, Northrop unveils counter-UAS Bushmaster M230LF dual-feed gun
Northrop has developed a prototype of the new gun, completed a phase of "internal live firing" and plans on new live fire trials based off a 4x4 sized vehicle, "similar to a JLTV [Joint Light Tactical Vehicle]" type, in the "next six months," said a company representative.
Michigan: Arsenal of Democracy for dangerous times
Michigan’s defense ecosystem and expertise makes it a special asset for production.
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Military innovation and savings: Go commercial
DoD uses FAR Part 12 acquisitions to save hundreds of millions of dollars in “of a type” systems like civil landing systems with applicability to military aircraft.
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How to unlock innovation and savings for DoD: “commercial,” not COTS
Overmatch is fleeting and while traditional acquisitions can’t always keep up with new threats, a different and approved practice can.
Boeing defense business narrows losses as company battles MAX crisis
The aerospace giant chose to forego overall financial guidance for 2024 as it struggles with safety concerns in its commercial business.
Trickle down: Army hits 2-year delay in plan to outfit UH-60 Black Hawks with new ITEP engine
“In an effort… to push schedule, we did not have any slack in our schedule and that’s no way to manage developmental programs,” said the Program Executive Officer for Aviation, Maj. Gen. Robert Barrie.
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JADC2 gets its first C2 gateway authorized to update itself
The initial command and control gateway to earn a continuous Authority to Operate is changing multi-domain operations.
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In the era of Great Power competition, state-of-the-art technologies are needed
Responsible powers need the newest and best tools in order to assure their own security, their international commitments and to preserve the allies’ goal for peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
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Boeing floats ‘Modernized Apache’ concept for Army’s future attack helicopter
"The Apache is going to be the US Army's principal attack helicopter for the next 25 to 30 years. There's nothing right now that is on the books that's going to replace the Apache,” said Jessie Farrington, Boeing’s director of attack helicopter global sales and marketing.
Army’s FARA-destined future helicopter engine passes first test
After delays, the ITEP engine will start preliminary flight rating testing in the fall and the Army plans to make it available to FARA prototypes by November.