Spain Taps Airbus, Indra to Build Next-Gen Spy Plane
Airbus A321 is the likely platform for Spain’s new SIGINT aircraft, with twin fuel-efficient turbofan engines, and a wide cabin to accommodate mission systems and operator consoles.
SNC Accepts Second Bombardier Jet for US Army HADES Spy Plane Program
Sierra Nevada Corporation has received the second Bombardier Global 6500 business jet for conversion into the US Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System aircraft.
US Army Sends First ATHENA Spy Plane to South Korea
The US Army has deployed the first prototype of its ATHENA-R surveillance aircraft to South Korea for critical operational assessments.
First German Air Force Pegasus Spy Plane Completes Maiden Flight
The German Air Force's first out of three Pegasus spy planes has completed its maiden flight at Bombardier Defense’s center in Wichita, Kansas.
US Army Names Sierra Nevada as Lead HADES Spy Plane Integrator
The US Army has awarded Sierra Nevada a contract to lead systems integration for the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System program.
Canada to Upgrade Trenton Base for CC-330 Husky Transport Fleet
Canada has announced an investment to modernize the Trenton base which will house the country’s new CC-330 Husky aircraft fleet.
India to Develop Three Spy Planes
India will develop three signals intelligence and communications jamming system aircraft after attempting to procure them from abroad.
