DefenceTalkBoeing is providing an upgraded communications system for U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers so aircrews can send and receive information via satellite links, allowing crews to change mission plans and retarget weapons in flight and better interact with aircraft and ground forces. To date, mission information has been uploaded to a B-52 only before a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-brings-b-52-into-digital-age-with-significant-communications-upgrade-47767/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Department worked closely with other federal agencies in support of the National Security Staff effort that generated the National Strategy for the Arctic Region released today, a senior Pentagon official said. Daniel Y. Chiu, deputy assistant secretary of defense for strategy, said the strategy establishes a framework for future U.S. Arctic activities based […]https://www.defencetalk.com/official-explains-dods-role-in-national-arctic-strategy-47752/

DefenceTalkAustria has warned its 26 European Union partners in a letter against providing weapons for rebel movements in the Syrian conflict, said a press report to be published Tuesday. The foreign ministry in Vienna confirmed late Monday that a document had been handed over to the European Union in Brussels, but did not give details. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/austria-warns-against-arms-shipments-to-syrian-rebels-47763/

DefenceTalkInformation: Who has it, who needs it, and how to distribute it remain the core of C4ISR. Forecast International’s “The Market for C4I” examines 222 leading C4I programs worldwide and reviews 22 companies involved in the production of C4I systems. It projects that the combined market value of these programs will be $50.756 billion over […]https://www.defencetalk.com/c4i-market-will-face-budget-limitations-in-tight-economy-47750/

DefenceTalkDeputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti’s minister of foreign affairs, agreed to establish a bilateral strategic and defense forum today during a meeting in Djibouti City, Djibouti. “The forum will provide a formal and enduring structure for discussing and coordinating issues of mutual concern between the two nations,” according to a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/u-s-djibouti-to-establish-strategic-defense-forum-47754/

DefenceTalkStarting last week of April, Saab teams are visiting ten locations in Switzerland, including three in the French region, and Lugano. The aim is to inform regional manufacturers on opportunities to cooperate and find new business partners. At the same time, experts are visiting Saab selected companies, to strengthen existing relationships and develop new ones. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-sets-out-on-quest-for-swiss-gripen-partners-47736/

DefenceTalkIn 2006, the C-5 Galaxy underwent a “super” upgrade to further strengthen the airframe’s worldwide airlift capabilities. Test teams here and at Dover Air Force Base, Del., are showing why the recent software upgrade to the largest aircraft in the Air Force inventory — now known as the C-5M Super Galaxy — is no small […]https://www.defencetalk.com/c-5m-undergoes-super-upgrade-at-edwards-afb-47728/

DefenceTalkThe Air Force took another step forward with its newest fighter jet when an advanced F-35 Lightning II landed at the service’s lead training base, home to the largest fleet of F-35s worldwide. The new stealth fighter kicks off a major training effort at the F-35 schoolhouse on an aircraft with unmatched capabilities. The F-35 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/f-35-fighter-takes-another-step-forward-47726/

DefenceTalkPlans to expand the American naval presence in the Pacific with new ships and hi-tech weaponry will go ahead despite steep budget cuts, the US Navy chief said before a trip to the region. Admiral Jonathan Greenert told AFP in an interview he will seek to “reassure” partners during a nine-day trip to Japan, Singapore […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-shift-to-asia-on-track-despite-budget-cuts-admiral-47720/

DefenceTalkThe Navy’s X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator completed its first-ever arrested landing here May 4, another key step to mature the system for its historic carrier-based tests later this month. “Landing an unmanned aircraft on an aircraft carrier will be the greatest singular accomplishment for the UCAS demonstration and will serve as the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/x-47b-completes-key-milestone-as-it-prepares-for-carrier-tests-at-sea-47717/