All Fixed-Wing news – Page 154
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Putin promises to grow Sukhoi Su-57 fleet
Russian president Vladimir Putin has committed to a significant expansion of the Sukhoi Su-57 fleet operated by the country’s air force.
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Boeing pacing to deliver 36 KC-46A tankers in 2019 despite delays
Boeing plans to deliver 36 KC-46A Pegasus in-flight refuelling tankers to the US Air Force in 2019 despite two stoppages earlier in the year when foreign object debris was found inside multiple aircraft.
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NewsSwedish military welcomes proposed spending boost
Sweden's defence committee has published its white paper on proposed spending and equipment priorities for the 2021-2025 period, as Stockholm looks to further strengthen its defensive capabilities.
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NewsEmbraer nears first KC-390 export deal with Portugal
Embraer is closing in on its first export deal for the KC-390 transport/tanker with programme partner Portugal, as it readies to fly the initial delivery aircraft for launch customer Brazil to the Paris air show.
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F-15EX could be delivered as early as 2020: Boeing
Boeing is ready to deliver at least two engineering, manufacturing and development (EMD) F-15EX fighters to the US Air Force (USAF) as soon as 2020.
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NewsCAE to supply UK with second P-8A simulator
The UK has awarded CAE a contract to produce a second operational flight trainer (OFT) for its future fleet of Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, with the device to follow another already ordered for the Royal Air Force (RAF).
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DARPA to launch competition for AI-powered aircraft dogfighting
The Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) plans to launch a competition to teach artificially intelligence (AI) software programs how to control aircraft and their weapons in dogfights.
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RAF to get second-hand jets as part of Wedgetail buy
Two of the UK’s five on-order Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft will be converted commercial airliners, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
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DARPA cancels ARES cargo drone project with Lockheed Martin
The Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) canceled its ARES research programme with Lockheed Martin and Piasecki Aircraft due to cost.
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NewsQatar gains approval for repeat Apache purchase
Qatar could be set to double the strength of its incoming fleet of Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, with the US Department of State having approved a potential 24-unit follow-on buy worth $3 billion.
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Boeing kicks off design work for EA-18G upgrade
Boeing has started design work to upgrade the US Navy’s (USN) fleet of EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft.
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AI targeting upgrade planned for Su-25SM3 attack jets: report
Moscow plans to upgrade its Sukhoi Su-25SM3 attack aircraft with a targeting system that uses artificial intelligence (AI), and continues to work on the cruise missile capabilities of its bombers.
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US Coast Guard to deploy Insitu Scan Eagles on cutters in 2019
The US Coast Guard will significantly expand its use of Insitu Scan Eagles when it deploys the unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) aboard four National Security Cutters by the end of 2019.
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US Navy sharpens algorithm for missile and drone swarm attacks
The US Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Center (NAWC WD) enhanced a prototype algorithm, which could coordinate missile and drone swarm attacks, to the point where it can now can ensure several vehicles arrive from different directions on a single target within 250 milliseconds of each other.
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Saab to set up Indiana factory for T-X work
Saab will open a new manufacturing site in Indiana to support its contribution to the T-X advanced jet trainer, which it jointly developed with prime contractor Boeing, and other advanced projects.
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MQ-25 first flight could be one month away: US Navy
The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray manned in-flight refuelling tanker could conduct its first test flights within a month says the US Navy (USN)
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NewsPICTURE: UK's first Poseidon takes shape in Renton
Boeing has mated the wing and fuselage of the UK’s first 737NG-based P-8A Poseidon, as the Royal Air Force advances preparations to restore its lapsed maritime patrol aircraft capability.
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US Navy to complete helicopter trainer flights next week
US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is approaching the end of flight testing for its TH-XX helicopter trainer contest.
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AeroVironment, Kratos team up to deploy small UAVs from drones
AeroVironment and Kratos will explore the deployment of tactical UAVs and missiles from high-speed, long-range unmanned aircraft.
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NewsPrague weighs Mi-24 replacement options
The US Department of State has given its approval to potential deals that could equip the Czech Republic with Bell UH-1Y/AH-1Z or Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters.