All articles by Harry Lye

Minefield in the sky: Developments in counter-drone systems

Detecting and defeating uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) is an increasing challenge for armed forces worldwide. From handheld devices like those…
Is the aerospace, defense & security sector seeing the beginnings of an AI investment boom?

The aerospace, defense & security industry is seeing an increase in artificial intelligence (AI) investment across several key metrics, according…
RAF forms new ISTAR air wing

Under the command of Group Captain Chris Melville, the Wing will comprise the flying Squadrons, Air Support Wing, Air Engineering…
Pencils down: bids in for Finland’s HX fighter programme

The Finnish Government will decide which of the companies’ fighters to purchase by the end of 2021. The programme is…
US Air Force upgrading Reapers for near-peer threat

The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) said in a press release: “The MQ-9 is an unmanned aircraft…

South Korea unveils KF-X prototype

South Korea has officially unveiled a prototype of its new, indigenously-built, KF-X fighter that will eventually replace the country’s F-4D/E…
Future RAF will mix crewed fighters, UAVs and swarming drones: CDS

Mosquito is the RAF’s name for a programme to build the UK’s first uncrewed fighter aircraft, able to target and…
RAAF prepares for ‘constant competition’ ahead of centenary

Tomorrow, the Royal Australian Air Force will mark its 100th anniversary. Ahead of the centenary, RAAF chief Mel Hupfeld said…
Contract notice hints US could field a new fighter by 2029

A US Department of Defense (DoD) contract notification has offered a hint that the US could field a new fighter…
US Air Force’s top general won’t commit to Wedgetail

Despite interest in acquiring the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail to replace the Boeing E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS)…