All Fixed-Wing news – Page 33
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In depthChina rehearsing forced unification campaign around Taiwan: US Pacific commander
The top American officer in the Indo-Pacific region, Admiral Samuel Paparo, says Beijing is not simply conducting regular training exercises around Taiwan, but is rehearsing a military campaign to force the unification of Taiwan with mainland China.
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NewsUS Navy loses second EA-18G in six months
A US Navy Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft has crashed in San Diego, with both crewmembers ejecting safely.
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NewsIAI launches C-catcher surveillance radar deliveries with undisclosed customer
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched deliveries of a new airborne surveillance radar product, handing over a first example of its ELM-2025 to an undisclosed customer.
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In depthL3Harris stays focused on military business jet conversions despite army setback
Although it lost out on a major US Army contract to develop a new long-range surveillance aircraft based on a Bombardier business jet, L3Harris continues to deliver similar aircraft that will be deployed to hotspots like the Korean Peninsula, along with new electronic warfare aircraft for the US Air Force, Italy and Australia.
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NewsCanada reaffirms defence relationship with USA amid tariff tensions
Although the diplomatic relationship between the two North American allies has hit its lowest ebb in over a century, Canada’s top defence official is reaffirming the military relationship between Ottawa and Washington.
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NewsMaiden flight approaching for India’s Light Combat Aircraft Mk2 fighter
India’s Aeronautical Development Agency is targeting the end of 2025 or beginning of 2026 for the first flight of the new Hindustan Aeronautics Tejas Mk2 Light Combat Aircraft.
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NewsIndia progresses Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme, which is being helmed by the Bengaluru based Aeronautical Development Agency, is now gathering momentum, with the completion of a full-scale engineering demonstrator.
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NewsSaab advancing future fighter study activity, as Gripen interest intensifies
Saab will begin flight-test activities later this year in support of its work on a Future Fighter System study for Sweden, chief executive Micael Johansson says.
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NewsNetherlands signs launch deal for eight Pilatus PC-7 MKX trainers
Pilatus has secured the Royal Netherlands Air Force as the launch customer for its PC-7 MKX basic trainer, with the service to field an eight-strong fleet from later this decade.
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In depthTaiwan seeking new E-2D airborne early warning aircraft from USA
Taiwan has reportedly submitted a formal request to Washington for the purchase six E-2D airborne early warning aircraft from US manufacturer Northrop Grumman to replace the older fleet of five E-2Ks.
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NewsFirst donated Mirage 2000-5 fighters arrive, as Ukraine also boosts F-16 fleet
Ukraine’s air force has received its first Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000-5 fighters from France, while also continuing to boost its fleet of donated Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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NewsRestored ‘Franken-bird’ F-35 returns to flight
After more than a year of work, engineers and maintenance experts from the US Air Force and Lockheed Martin successfully flew a regenerated F-35 fighter formed by splicing together sections from two damaged jets to form a single working aircraft.
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NewsNew Zealand retires its last C-130H transports after 60 years of service
New Zealand has completed its transition to Lockheed Martin’s J-model Hercules, with its last operational flights with the C-130H tactical transport having been performed on 31 January, after a 60-year service life.
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NewsL3Harris Viper Shield EW system gets airborne on Block 70 F-16
L3Harris Technologies’ Viper Shield electronic warfare (EW) system has undergone its first flight on a Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighter, with deliveries of the self-protection equipment to begin before year-end.
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NewsFinal US AV-8B Harriers to retire from service in 2027
The latest aviation strategy from the US Marine Corps calls for half of the service’s vertical/short take-off and landing AV-8B Harrier jump jets to be retired by 2026, with the remaining aircraft mothballed in 2027.
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NewsAirbus to advance work on A321XLR-derived maritime patrol aircraft for France
Airbus has been awarded a two-year study contract to advance work on a maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) derivative of the A321XLR narrowbody for France, with service entry expected after 2030.
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NewsEmbraer hails KC-390 success 10 years on from twinjet’s debut flight
Embraer has marked 10 years since the first flight of its C/KC-390 Millennium tactical transport, as it prepares to increase production on the back of recent strong international orders.
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NewsNo more ‘must win competitions’ for Lockheed under de-risking strategy: CEO Taiclet
Chief executive James Taiclet says the defence giant has repositioned its portfolio of development programmes, including by accepting some short-term penalties in 2024 on a secretive aircraft development programme.
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NewsPoland begins transition to F-35 with start of flight training at US base
After accepting its first two stealth fighters from Lockheed Martin in December, Poland has begun training its initial cohort of F-35 Lightning II pilots at a US Air National Guard Base in the state of Arkansas.
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NewsBulgaria accepts its first F-16 Block 70 fighter
Lockheed Martin has delivered its first F-16 Block 70 fighter to new customer nation Bulgaria.