Sierra Nevada Corporation – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

9 May

Air

The Army Theater Level High-Altitude Expeditionary Next-Generation A-ISR aircraft (ATHENA) bridging aircraft address a wide range of A-ISR mission requirements and enhance the Army's overall intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities while awaiting completion of the HADES aircraft. (Courtesy: MAG Aerospace/L3Harris)

ATHENA Spy Plane: The Quiet Intelligence Workhorse

This guide explains the ATHENA aircraft, a next-generation ISR platform designed for long-endurance surveillance and real-time battlefield awareness in expeditionary operations.

Feb- 2026 -

24 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

B-2 Spirit Modernization Advances With First Flight of SNC Comms Suite

SNC has completed the maiden flight of its Adaptable Communications Suite with the B-2 Spirit heavy strategic bomber aircraft.

Jan- 2026 -

14 January

Air

A Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for the US Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program

Rojoef Manuel

SNC Buys Global 6500 Jet to Accelerate US Army HADES Development

Sierra Nevada Corporation has purchased a new Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft at its own expense to expedite the US Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System program.

Oct- 2025 -

23 October

Technology

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

SNC Launches TRAX Edge to Tackle Battlefield Connectivity Challenges

TRAX Edge enhances joint operations with AI-driven data sharing, multi-domain connectivity, and modular integration across 65+ defense systems.

Sep- 2025 -

24 September

Air

An A-29 Super Tucano arrives at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 18, where it will join a unique fleet at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. (Air Force photo by Lindsey Iniguez)

Rojoef Manuel

SNC, Embraer Ink A-29 Super Tucano Deal for US Foreign Military Sale

Sierra Nevada Corporation has signed an agreement to purchase an A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer.

10 September

Air

HADES will provide transformational increases in speed, range, payload and endurance for Army aerial ISR collection capabilities supporting the joint force. (Photo courtesy Bombardier Defense)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Jul- 2025 -

18 July

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

One Controller to Rule Them All? Kutta Rolls Out Streamlined Solution for Drone Ops

Kutta Technologies has introduced the Kutta Tactical Controller 2.0, a handheld device that lets troops command uncrewed vehicles using just one controller.

May- 2025 -

8 May

Air

Maintainers from the 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an E-4B Nightwatch at Lincoln Airport, Nebraska before embarking on a global command and control mission July 24, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Col. Brian Golden)

Rojoef Manuel

Fourth Boeing 747 Arrives at SNC Factory for ‘Doomsday’ Plane Modification

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has accepted the fourth Boeing 747-8i airliner to be converted into the US Air Force’s E-4C Doomsday system in Dayton, Ohio.

Mar- 2025 -

17 March

Air