All Fixed-Wing news – Page 49
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NewsHermeus releases taxi test footage of first Quarterhorse flight vehicle
The US hypersonic flight developer is progressing toward the maiden sortie for its first flight-capable vehicle, the subsonic Quarterhorse Mk 1, which will serve as the foundation for an eventual hypersonic aircraft.
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NewsNew Qinetiq test facility to enhance GPS jamming protection for UK military
Qinetiq is to build a new anechoic chamber test facility under a £20 million ($26 million) contract with the UK Ministry of Defence.
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NewsFirst EA-37B reports for frontline service in boost to USAF’s electronic attack capabilities
The US Air Force’s frontline headquarters – Air Combat Command – has received its first EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft.
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In depthUS Air Force continues withdrawal of older F-15s from Japan
With production of Boeing’s latest F-15EX variant ramping up, the US Air Force is continuing to reassign ageing F-15C/D Eagle fighters from forward bases in Japan, which is set to receive the newer and more-capable Eagle II.
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NewsRoyal Thai Air Force confirms Gripen E/F selection
Thailand appears to have formally selected Saab’s Gripen E/F fighter following a competition also involving the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72.
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NewsKorean Air freighters participate in defence exercise
South Korea has conducted an exercise to test the use of commercial freighters for moving military equipment.
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NewsUSAF steps up to provide Ukraine F-16s with EW support
The US Air Force has provided electronic warfare (EW) assistance to Ukraine to support its deployment of Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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NewsUruguay to become sixth South American Super Tucano user
Uruguay plans to obtain up to six Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft, in its first commitment to a new combat aircraft in decades.
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In depthUS Army begins ‘most significant’ transformation of airborne surveillance in service history
Under a $991 million contract, systems integrator Sierra Nevada will convert Bombardier Global 6500 business jets into airborne surveillance and reconnaissance platforms to replace a current fleet of turboprops.
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NewsReliable Robotics executes ‘automated’ USAF exercises with modified Caravan
Autonomous flight developer Reliable Robotics continues to demonstrate its technology’s potential military applications by using a Cessna 208B Caravan to operate “automated” cargo exercises on behalf of the US Air Force.
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NewsUSAF KC-46 suffers emergency during refuelling flight
While the US Air Force has not specified the nature of the issue, unverified photos on social media show the aircraft on the ground with a severed fuel-transfer boom.
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NewsUS clears over $1 billion in AMRAAM sales for Norway and Romania
The US government has cleared the possible sale of over $1 billion worth of Raytheon AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Romania and Norway.
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NewsUS and South Korea launch 2,000 sorties in ‘largest-ever’ fighter drills
Dubbed Ulchi Freedom Shield, the five-day exercise over the Korean Peninsula includes a staggering 2,000 sorties during 120h of continuous flying.
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NewsBAE’s Hawk jet trainer marks 50 years since first flight
Developed by the UK’s Hawker Siddeley, the sleek Hawk jet trainer took to the air for the first time exactly half a century ago, with the debut performed from the airframer’s Dunsfold site in Surrey.
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NewsB-2 stealth bombers make surprise appearance in Australia
Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bombers from the US Air Force completed a transpacific flight from their base in the USA, making a night landing at a Royal Australian Air Force Base in Queensland on 16 August.
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NewsBAE to upgrade F-15EX and F/A-18E/F flight computers
The UK aviation systems producer was selected by Boeing to upgrade flight computers on two of the airframer’s marquee fighter platforms – the latest F-15EX and the long-serving F/A-18E/F.
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NewsAmerican indicted for obtaining F-4 parts for Iran
The US government has indicted a California businessman for allegedly attempting to supply components for the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom to Iran.
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NewsMerlin launches aerial testing on KC-135 autonomous flight system
The autonomous flight start-up reveals it has completed three evaluation flights with the US Air National Guard, and hopes to conduct an in-flight demonstration of its autonomous Merlin Pilot system during 2025.
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NewsPanavia’s Cold War-stalwart Tornado turns 50
Mid-August brought the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the Panavia Tornado – a Cold War-era stalwart which remains in service with a trio of nations.
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NewsSouth Korea reduces Indonesia’s KF-21 financial commitment
South Korea will reduce Indonesia’s funding commitment on the joint KF-21/IF-X fighter programme, removing a long-running irritant between the two partners.