military testing

First German H145 Tactical Helicopter Completes Maiden Flight in Bavaria

Airbus has flown the German military’s initial H145M multi-role helicopter for the first time in Donauwörth, Bavaria.

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UK’s New Electronic Warfare Radar Tested on Eurofighter Jet for First Time

In a first, a Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet took to the skies with its new electronic warfare radar from Leonardo.

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Texas Company to Test Geothermal Power Plant for US Air Force

The US Air Force has awarded Sage Geosystems a contract to evaluate geopressured geothermal systems as a power plant for military bases.

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Electra Demos Ultra Short STOL Aircraft Prototype for US Air Force

Virginia-based aerospace company Electra has completed flight trials of its “Ultra Short” aircraft prototype for the US Air Force.

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Rheinmetall Tests Skyranger-35 Air Defense System on Leopard 1 Chassis

Rheinmetall has tested its Skyranger-35 mobile air defense system on an older Leopard 1 tank chassis.

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Boeing Completes Maiden Flight of Future British Wedgetail Early Warning Aircraft

Boeing has completed the initial flight of the UK Royal Air Force’s future E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft at Birmingham Airport.

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Northrop Stepping Up B-21 Stealth Bomber Testing, Production

Northrop Grumman has announced a significant stride in the flight-testing and production of the US Air Force’s futuristic B-21 Raider.

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Leidos’ Enduring Shield Intercepts Drone, Cruise Missile in Flight Test

Leidos announced Tuesday that its Enduring Shield ground-based mobile weapon system successfully intercepted drone and cruise missile targets during its latest flight test.

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Indian Army Tests Domestic Drones for High-Altitude Operations

The Indian Army has tested several domestically-built drones capable of flying at altitudes exceeding 15,000 feet.

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US Air Force Begins Construction of First Commercial Apartment Complex in California

The US Air Force has begun the construction of its first commercial apartment complex for service members at Edwards AFB in California.

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