Chris Pocock
Defense Correspondent
Chris Pocock has been covering the defense beat for AIN for over 30 years. He is a British citizen and a graduate of the University of Cambridge. Chris worked in the air cargo business for ten years before becoming a full-time writer in 1983. He subsequently edited two air cargo journals before becoming AIN’s Defense Editor. He retired from that position in 2018, but still contributes to the publication. Chris has written extensively on aerial reconnaissance, including four books on the history of the U-2 spyplane. He also lectures on this and other topics related to intelligence-gathering in the Cold War.
Latest from Chris Pocock
Aircraft
Sentinel Makes Surprise Appearance at RIAT
Raytheon Intelligence & Space has purchases a fleet of Sentinel R.1 reconnaissance aircraft and is offering them for sale or lease.
Air Chiefs Commit to Climate Change Challenge
Leaders from international air forces declared plans to collaborate on the mitigation of climate change at the Global Air and Space Chiefs’ Conference
Avionics
AESA Radar Confirmed for UK Typhoons
The UK government has confirmed that the ECRS Mk2 E-scan radar will be installed in some of the Typhoon fleet.
Avionics
Raytheon's New Air Defense Radar Detects in All Directions
Raytheon's new LTAMDS air defense radar can detect air threats at greater distances and higher velocities and in all directions.
Aircraft
British HAPS Projects Aim for the Solar Heights
The Airbus Zephyr and the BAE Systems PHASA-35 offer new airborne communications and observation options.
Aircraft
Hybrid Airships Make a Slow Takeoff
The strong green credentials of hybrid airships raise new hopes of market acceptance.
Aircraft
Defense Industry Focus Shifts from Farnborough
Preceding the famous trade show, a major defense conference and corporate hospitality at RIAT provide alternative marketing opportunities.
Aircraft
ILA Berlin Show Highlights German Shift on Defense Buys
The pending F-35 contract is only one of several new procurements in progress in Germany as a result of increased tension in Europe.
Aircraft
Malaysia’s Defense Show Highlights New Procurements
The first Defence Services Asia (DSA) show for four years was a well-attended event to display and discuss regional requirements.
Accidents
Latest Aid in Search For MH370 Discounted
Investigators challenge claims that an amateur radio signal database can help locate the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.
Aircraft
China’s Military Challenge is Real, and Growing
Astonishing progress in defense technology and production is helping China to develop an aggressive foreign policy.
Aircraft
Storm Warning Comes from UK in Form of Project Tempest
The Tempest fighter is just part of a Future Combat Air System being designed by an international team led by BAE Systems.
Aircraft
DSEI Show Revives Physical Displays and In-Person Contacts
The biennial defense show in London was the first major international defense trade show to take place in Europe since the pandemic began.
Aircraft
Hybrid Airship Floats New Funding
The Airlander hybrid airship program received new funding but needs far more money to achieve first flight.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Pitches Special-mission Conversions for its Bizjets
From Learjet 75s to Global 7500s, Bombardier's range of business jets stand as candidates for special mission conversion.
Aircraft
USAF Legacy Fleets Survive Budget Review, in Part
The Pentagon decided not to completely retire the A-10, B-1, KC-10, and U-2 after all.
Aircraft
Singapore Gets Smart with Airbus A330 Tanker
The Republic of Singapore Air Force will work with Airbus to certify automatic refueling for the A330 MRTT.
Aircraft
Singapore F-35 Buy Moves Closer
The island state is buying four F-35B STOVL versions, with an option for eight more.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ST Engineering Showcases Innovative and Diverse Technologies
The Singapore-based conglomerate has a new VTOL UAV, systems to control or counter drones, and fresh activity in the freighter conversion business.
Avionics
Hensoldt Shows New SIGINT System
Germany-based sensor house Hensoldt is also displaying a variety of airborne electronic equipment at the Singapore Airshow.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Navy Deploys Unmanned Patrol Planes
The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton UAV is finally entering service
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Cutting Edge Counter-Drone Technology Offered by Controp
The Israeli company says that its sensors and software classify drone threats with pinpoint accuracy
Safety
Malaysia’s Defence White Paper–All Talk, No Action?
Malaysia has been deferring much-needed procurements for years, but a new Defence White Paper addresses upcoming needs.
Aircraft
Reno Air Races: From Biplanes to Jets
AIN visited air racing's big league at Reno and recorded these observations
Aircraft
UAE Now Has Three ISR Exec Jet Programs
A new company is converting Challenger 650s. Meanwhile, fresh details have emerged of a long-delayed project to convert Global 6000s
DSEI 2019: Unusual Cargo Delivery Drone Gets Contracts
Designed for tactical resupply, the Silent Arrow has been developed for US Special Forces and foreign customers
Aircraft
UK Reveals High-Tech Programs in Air, Space, and Propulsion
Hypersonics, small satellites, flying wingmen and swarming drones are all being investigated.
Question Marks Remain Over F-35 Availability, Support
Can fifth-gen operating costs ever match fourth-gen fighters?
Engines
Does JSTARS Demise Spell End for Airborne ISR?
Space-based reconnaissance and advanced networking offer a paradigm shift for airborne ISR.
