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
India and Russia Confirm Joint Fighter and Transport Projects
India will join Russia in the development of a fifth-generation fighter
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UK’s Future A330 Tanker Progresses Amid PFI Controversy
The first Airbus A330 future strategic tanker aircraft (FSTA) for the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) made its first flight after conversion on September 13.
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EADS Flies Barracuda UCAV Demonstrator Again
The EADS Barracuda UCAV technology demonstrator
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Alenia Aermacchi M346 Confirmed for Singapore Trainer
Singapore last week confirmed its choice of the Alenia Aerm
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UK Operating Improved Desert Hawk Mini-UAVs
An improved version of the Lockheed Martin Desert Hawk mini-UAV is now operating with the British Army in Afghanistan.
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Iran Shows New Jet Bomber Drone
Iran unveiled a jet-powered UAV that it claimed could deliver two 250-pound bombs to targets beyond 600-miles range.
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Northrop Grumman Defends the Global Hawk
Responding to public complaints from Pentagon officials about the cost and progress of the Global Hawk program, Northrop Grumman has provided a robust defe
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AeroVironment Flies Global Observer as HALE Interest Grows
AeroVironment has become the first company to fly a stratospheric, very-long-endurance UAV as part of the U.S.
Problems Emerge in Saudi Eurofighter Deal
The crash of a Spanish Air Force two-seat Eurofighter at Moron airbase on August 24 that killed a pilot from the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) has raised qu
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Israel Confirms F-35 JSFs, Despite Local Opposition
Israel has agreed to acquire 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
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Oman To Buy More F-16s, and Switch Recce Pod Provider
Oman is set to buy a further 18 Lockheed Martin F-16 Bloc
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Huge U.S. Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia Pending
Reports from Washington suggest that a new arms package being assembled for Saudi Arabia could reach record proportions, as much as $60 billion.
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China and Pakistan Push Chengdu JF-17 Fighter for Export
In the same week that the Chengdu JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft made its
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Boeing Narrows the C-17, but Widens the Search for Exports
Boeing has revealed its latest thinking on how the C-17 heav
UK defense cuts will be deep but smart
The Royal Air Force (RAF) will emerge from the current UK Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) with only two types of airlifter, two types of fight
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International partners drive Joint Strike Fighter recovery
Lockheed Martin vice president Tom Burbage delivered a business-as-usual update on the Joint Strike Fighter program.
New UK government slams tanker waste
Last week, Vince Cable, the business secretary in the new British government, heavily criticized the supply of 14 A330MRTTs to the Royal Air Force (RAF) as
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Super Hornet mods added to export list
Boeing announced here yesterday a set of potential enhancements to the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet that it will market to export prospects.
Latest-tech E-scan radar to fly on Typhoon in 2013
A prototype of the very latest type of active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar will be flying on a Eurofighter Typhoon in 2013, so that customers
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CASA in it for long haul with military transports
Robust and versatile, the series of small-medium tactical transports designed by CASA in Spain are still enjoying steady sales after more than 40 years.
UK waves flag with Taranis and reviews UCAS alliance
The British government is reviewing a security agreement signed previously with the U.S.
A400M prototype Bears a new name
So the A400M is now named the Grizzly.
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Boeing, EADS clash again as KC-X tanker war resumes
Boeing will reveal more details here today about the NewGen Tanker, its entry for the third round of the U.S.
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Fresh doubts over A400M as Europe tightens its belt
Talks to amend the Airbus A400M development and production contract will drag on into the autumn as the moratorium on funding imposed by the European partn
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BAE rolls out stealthy UCAV
Amid tight security, the Taranis Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (shown above) was unveiled at BAE Systems Warton airfield last Monday.
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Boeing Phantom Works pushes new Eye-in-the-Sky program
How cool is this? A high-altitude spyplane that can stay airborne for four days, driven by a liquid hydrogen power system, was unveiled last Monday at the
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Boeing Phantom Works pushes new Eye-in-the-Sky program
How cool is this? A high-altitude spyplane that can stay airborne for four days, driven by a liquid hydrogen power system, was unveiled last Monday at the
