In the civil aviation industry asset management is key to running a successful and profitable business model. With parts in high demand, low in numbers and exorbitant in price, one can feasibly cut costs and increase efficiency of the entire organization by improving asset functionality and maintenance. Business Development and Sales for Aerospace & Defense at IFS, Espen Olsen believes that the Internet of Things (IoT) and augmented reality are two monumentally important technologies that will start to dramatically develop in 2017 and holds the key to unlocking the ceiling in terms of potential within your business. With aircraft sales set to triple by 20134, The Internet of Things (IoT) will drive the use of Aircraft Health Monitoring Systems (AHMS). Read more >>

On December 16 2016, there was an article posted on Defence Blog that talks about how South Korea is working on its own Long range air to ground missile in response to North Korea’s growing military threat. This was announced by the State Arms procurement agency. The DAPA of Defense Acquisition Program Administration plans to research on relevant missile technology for 2018. By 2031, they plan to have about 200 air to surface Taurus class missiles. Read more >>

Northrup Grumman, the leading global security company has announced that their modified E-2D Hawkeye has completed its first flight. Northrup Grumman was awarded back in 2013 an engineering, manufacturing, and development (EMD) contract in order to design, develop, manufacture and test several sub-system upgrades in order to accommodate aerial refueling capabilities. Program Manager, E-2/C-2 Airborne Tactical Data System Program Office (PMA-231), Captain Keith Hash lauds the Northrup Grumman Aerial refueling team for their efforts in bringing this essential capability to the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye which will allow the E-2D to extend its mission times by providing longer on-station times at greater range in support of the warfighter. Read more >>

On November 30^th 2016, there was an article posted on Combat Aircraft talking about how there is a possible foreign military sale to Poland for the AGM 158 Joint Air to Surface Standoff missile – extended range or JASSM-ER. This was announced by the US Dense Security Cooperation Agency of DSCA. Read more >>

On November 28^th 2016, there was an article posted on Defense Blog talking about how Russian bombers are working on creating new hypersonic missiles for Long Range Aviation. Read more >>