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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are widely seen as a critical component of the defence strategies of the future. Although technological advances are broadening their functional capabilities, restrictions on government spending may slow their development and deployment.
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Mind's Eye: Visual Intelligence Takes to the Battlefield
Applying visual intelligence to video could reduce the demand on analysts to detect and report on suspicious activity.
Applying visual intelligence to video could reduce the demand on analysts to detect and report on suspicious activity.
Aerial Refuelling: Tracking Boeing's Triumph
In February, Boeing beat EADS to provide a new generation of aerial refuelling tankers to the US Air Force.
In February, Boeing beat EADS to provide a new generation of aerial refuelling tankers to the US Air Force.
Joint Strike Fighter: Testing the Next Generation
Testing the joint strike fighter, the world's largest military project, is a massive international endeavour.
Testing the joint strike fighter, the world's largest military project, is a massive international endeavour.
21st-Century Camouflage
A range of modern camouflage, concealment and deception techniques are being developed.
A range of modern camouflage, concealment and deception techniques are being developed.
The Military Switches On to Off-the-Shelf Power Solutions
Anthony Beachey looks at developments in military electronics and power supply systems in the air and on the ground.
Anthony Beachey looks at developments in military electronics and power supply systems in the air and on the ground.
Fresh Eyes in the Skies: Replacing the Sea King Helicopter
In the wake of the UK Strategic Defence Review, we discuss the possible replacements for the Sea King 7 ASaC helicopter.
In the wake of the UK Strategic Defence Review, we discuss the possible replacements for the Sea King 7 ASaC helicopter.
The Military MOT: Integrated Vehicle Health Management
UK vehicles have been struggling to adapt to the demands of hostile battlefields.
UK vehicles have been struggling to adapt to the demands of hostile battlefields.
Fighting for Asia
Anthony Beachey explores how China's neighbours are reacting to the increasing prominence of the its air force.
Anthony Beachey explores how China's neighbours are reacting to the increasing prominence of the its air force.
SMEs Take On the Joint Strike Fighter
The joint strike fighter programme is easily one of the most ambitious military projects of all time.
The joint strike fighter programme is easily one of the most ambitious military projects of all time.
Unmasking The Phantom at Farnborough
Phantom Works, Boeing's R&D wing, has been behind some of the most groundbreaking innovations in unmanned flight.
Phantom Works, Boeing's R&D wing, has been behind some of the most groundbreaking innovations in unmanned flight.
An Easier Fix for Fuel Leaks
With a stronger focus on efficiency, fuel leaks in aerospace operations are coming under renewed scrutiny.
With a stronger focus on efficiency, fuel leaks in aerospace operations are coming under renewed scrutiny.
The Promise of Fuel Cells
Fuel cells offer new hope for aviation, but as Guy Richards finds, there are still a number of areas holding it back.
Fuel cells offer new hope for aviation, but as Guy Richards finds, there are still a number of areas holding it back.
JF 17 - Pakistan's Pride
A new aircraft programme for Pakistan has brought benefits not only to the air force but to its aerospace industry.
A new aircraft programme for Pakistan has brought benefits not only to the air force but to its aerospace industry.
Piloting the Joint Strike Fighter
Testing of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (joint strike fighter) is well underway.
Testing of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (joint strike fighter) is well underway.
South Korea's Push for the UAV
The Republic of Korea (ROK) Government has been pushing itself into the UAV arena for some time.
The Republic of Korea (ROK) Government has been pushing itself into the UAV arena for some time.
Military Helicopter Market Takes Flight
The civil sector may have been hit by the global economic crisis, but is it anything but suffering.
The civil sector may have been hit by the global economic crisis, but is it anything but suffering.
Lynx Wildcat: Safety on Time and on Budget
The Lynx Wildcat was recently reintroduced to troops in Afghanistan after being commissioned for upgrades.
The Lynx Wildcat was recently reintroduced to troops in Afghanistan after being commissioned for upgrades.
Tech Trends – Revolutionising Aviation with WheelTug
Innovations like WheelTug could revolutionise the way the aviation sector and ground crew work forever.
Innovations like WheelTug could revolutionise the way the aviation sector and ground crew work forever.
The Essentials of Cockpit Safety
Retired Air Commodore Azfar A Khan examines the importance of pilot safety when it comes to cockpit design.
Retired Air Commodore Azfar A Khan examines the importance of pilot safety when it comes to cockpit design.
Tech Trends: The Shrinking Size of the Cable
Changes in military craft are having trickle-down effect on aerospace markets.
Changes in military craft are having trickle-down effect on aerospace markets.
UAVs at the Forefront of Future Warfare
UAVs are becoming increasingly competitive as air forces around the world catch on to their potential.
UAVs are becoming increasingly competitive as air forces around the world catch on to their potential.
The New Breed of Pilot
Forget the aviator, UAVs mean that tomorrow's pilots will have better gaming skills than eyesight. By Richard Gasparre.
Forget the aviator, UAVs mean that tomorrow's pilots will have better gaming skills than eyesight. By Richard Gasparre.
JSF Remains Locked on Target
The US government and Lockheed Martin have a lot riding on the success of the joint strike fighter.
The US government and Lockheed Martin have a lot riding on the success of the joint strike fighter.
Claiming the Sky: The Dawn of Pilotless Flight
With eagle eyes, albatross wings and the speed of a swift, UAVs are changing the course of flight as we know it.
With eagle eyes, albatross wings and the speed of a swift, UAVs are changing the course of flight as we know it.
Rocket Science
To celebrate 100 years of the Paris Air Show, we take a closer look at some of the defining moments in aviation history.
To celebrate 100 years of the Paris Air Show, we take a closer look at some of the defining moments in aviation history.
Round Three of the UK's Eurofighter Challenge
The European consortium became locked into the Eurofighter development contract back in the 1970s.
The European consortium became locked into the Eurofighter development contract back in the 1970s.
EADS's A400M is Close to Take-Off
A European consortium is very close to reaping the benefits of the €20bn A400M contract awarded to EADS.
A European consortium is very close to reaping the benefits of the €20bn A400M contract awarded to EADS.
The Saudi Storm
The UK's recent Eurofighter deal with Saudi Arabia has become one of Britain's biggest ever export deals.
The UK's recent Eurofighter deal with Saudi Arabia has become one of Britain's biggest ever export deals.
C-17--the Great Survivor
Production of the C-17 military transport aircraft was originally due to have ended in 2004.
Production of the C-17 military transport aircraft was originally due to have ended in 2004.
