Safran Aircraft Engines is coordinating a European technology demonstration program that is intended to pave the way for flight testing of an open-fan engine.
The French Air Force has welcomed the launch of Phase 1B of the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, which will replace its Dassault Rafale fleet.
MBDA has secured a lead role in the EATMI project to develop an air defense weapon capable of intercepting current and emerging post-2030 missile threats.
The Air Force plans to use the EC-37B as a pathfinder for a new approach to the airborne electronic attack mission, but the service is not sure it will work.
The U.S. approved a mission system package that would include aircraft provisions for Airborne Low Frequency Sonars, AAS-44C Multi-Spectral Targeting System.
GKN Aerospace is preparing to begin initial tests of elements of its H2GEAR electric-aircraft powertrain research and technology project later this year.
