All Fixed-Wing news – Page 9
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NewsCongress passes spending bill, funding military and averting shutdown
The House of Representatives approved a spending package that includes $858 billion to fund the US military, averting a shutdown that would have affected numerous defence procurement programmes and regular operations.
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Leidos wins $334m contract for multi-role hypersonic platform
The Virginia-based manufacturer will produce a “larger class” air-breathing hypersonic platform capable of performing multiple mission sets.
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Opinion
Why sixth-generation combat aircraft programmes are flying high
A tantalising batch of next-generation combat aircraft programmes are powering up for the USA and multiple key allies – now it is critical that such efforts can deliver success.
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Congress proposes military spending plan with $7bn for aircraft procurement
A spending plan to fund the US government through September 2023 would provide roughly $7 billion for the acquisition of new defence aircraft and $45 billion to support the Ukrainian military.
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Pentagon taking unidentified aerial phenomena ‘seriously’
Government officials say a newly created office to investigate sightings of unknown aerial vehicles near US military aircraft has already received hundreds of reports, some of which they think pose a potential national security risk.
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USAF grounds B-2 fleet after emergency landing closes airfield
The US Air Force ordered its small fleet of strategic stealth bombers into a “safety pause” after one of the ultra-expensive aircraft was damaged during an emergency landing.
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New technology additions will keep A330 MRTT ahead of the competition: Airbus
Airbus Defence & Space is furthering its pursuit of new technologies for use with the A330 multi-role tanker transport, as it eyes major additional sales opportunities for the type.
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Brazil puts Gripen E into operational service
Saab’s new-generation Gripen E has entered frontline service with launch operator the Brazilian air force.
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Analysis
China watch: why Asia-Pacific air forces must up their games
Beijing’s arms build-up and its aggressive foreign policy will only continue to spur airpower improvements among its North Asian neighbours.
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USAF commits nearly $4bn to operations at Greenland airbase above the Arctic Circle
Improvements to the joint USA-Canada Thule air base now allow the strategic far northern outpost to host fighter jets year round.
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Analysis
Western defence procurement to soar in 2023
Generals, it is said, prepare to fight the last war. After nearly a year of intense fighting in Ukraine, military generals, and the public, have a glimpse of how the next war may look.
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Europe’s FCAS momentum takes off with Phase 1B contract award
The French, German and Spanish governments have launched the €3.2 billion ($3.4 billion) next phase of their Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme.
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F-35B crashes during vertical landing in Texas, pilot ejects
A US government aviator ejected from a Lockheed Martin-owned F-35B at ground level following a failed attempt at vertical landing.
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Spain picks MBDA’s Brimstone missile for Eurofighter fleet
Spain has picked MBDA’s Brimstone air-to-surface missile to bolster the ground-attack capabilities of its Eurofighter fleet, with a contract yet to be finalised for the weapon’s purchase and integration.
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Germany to purchase 35 F-35s following parliamentary approval
The German parliament’s budget committee agreed to fund the purchase of the advanced fighters, becoming the 17th nation to officially do so.
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Indonesia finalises order for A400M airlifters
Airbus Defence & Space’s A400M export deal with Indonesia – first disclosed in November 2021 – has been finalised, according to the company’s head of military aircraft, Jean-Brice Dumont. “I am pleased to announce that this contract has entered into force, which means that in programme terms T0 has been ...
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Pratt & Whitney ‘ramping’ for F-35 engine core upgrade to enter service by 2028
While a formal decision on addressing the stealthy fighter’s power and cooling constraints remains absent, engine-maker Pratt & Whitney says it is ramping a core upgrade programme for the F-35’s powerplant based on a recent preliminary support contract.
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USAF B-1 bomber unit prepares for B-21 Raider
The US Air Force’s 28th Bomb Wing, which currently operates the Boeing B-1B, will be the first unit to receive the B-21 stealth bomber later this decade.
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USAF announces successful test of fully assembled hypersonic cruise missile
The AGM-183 Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon was delivered from Lockheed Martin in “all-up-round” form, meaning the cruise missile was fully assembled.
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Italy, Japan and UK to design GCAP fighter for compatibility with US and other NATO allies
The sixth-generation fighter under development by Italy, Japan and the UK will be capable of close integration with the militaries of other NATO partners, including the USA.
