All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 49
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NewsUK signs C-17 upgrade, Chinook self-protection deals with Boeing
The UK Royal Air Force’s fleet of eight Boeing C-17 strategic transports is to be modernised under a multi-year contract worth £324 million ($448 million).
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In depthHow UK plans to lead the way with Reaper successor
The UK Royal Air Force has laid out its ambition to be at the forefront of international operations with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted air system, after signing Belgium as its first training partner for the type.
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NewsNew Airbus military aircraft chief bullish on A400M, MRTT prospects
Airbus Defence & Space has hailed the performance of its A400M Atlas and A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) with customer air forces during the major airlift which rescued coalition nationals and Afghan civilians from Kabul last month.
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NewsLeonardo Osprey radar to boost Canadian environmental monitoring Dash 8
Ottawa is to boost the capability of its National Aerial Surveillance Program (NASP) fleet, with one of its De Havilland Canada Dash 8s to be equipped with Leonardo’s Osprey maritime search radar.
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NewsAirbus ends A400M order drought with Kazakh deal
Airbus has ended its long wait to confirm an export customer for the A400M Atlas, with Kazahkstan to acquire two of the tactical transports.
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In depthWhy the UK Space Command has skyrocketing ambitions
Among the organisational changes made by the UK Ministry of Defence since the last DSEI show in September 2019, the establishment of a dedicated Space Command is one of the most significant recent developments.
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In depthHow UK military, industry will showcase advances at DSEI
Taking place in London’s Docklands from 14-17 September, the biennial DSEI event marks the first opportunity for the defence industry of the UK and 30 other nations to gather since the emergence and global spread of Covid-19.
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NewsIndia renews C-130J support deal with Lockheed
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a repeat five-year contract to provide continued support for the Indian air force’s (IAF’s) 12-strong fleet of C-130J tactical transports.
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NewsCollins, Air National Guard boost KC-135 connectivity
Collins Aerospace and a US Air National Guard (ANG) unit have demonstrated the potential of a new networked command and control function, showcasing the technology’s benefits during a test flight with a uniquely-adapted Boeing KC-135 tanker.
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NewsRussian Helicopters advances Mi-171Sh Storm development
Russian Helicopters’ special forces operations-optimised Mil Mi-171Sh Storm rotorcraft has been flown to Kubinka air base near Moscow to appear at the 22-28 August Army 2021 event.
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NewsStingray tanker aces Hawkeye refuelling test
Boeing’s MQ-25 Stingray unmanned tanker test asset T1 has completed its second in-flight refuelling, this time supporting a US Navy Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.
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In depthConcerns grow over Afghan air force assets seized by Taliban
The Afghan military’s almost instant capitulation when faced with a resurgent Taliban has created a major headache for the USA and its allies, with almost 300 military aircraft potentially at risk of falling into enemy hands.
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NewsNorway’s lead P-8A Poseidon makes flight debut
A first of five Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to be produced for the Royal Norwegian Air Force completed its flight debut on 9 August.
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NewsDSEI show to feature 650-plus companies, organiser says
With fewer than six weeks to go before the UK’s first major defence exhibition since the pandemic began, the organiser of the DSEI event has confirmed that 654 companies will be taking part.
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NewsEurofighter nations sign up for major capability enhancements
Europe’s Eurofighter partner nations have finalised a deal worth almost €300 million ($354 million) to deliver a package of weapon, avionics, communication system and self-protection enhancements for the multi-role type.
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NewsUS Navy buys UK AWACS for use as E-6B trainer
The US Navy has acquired a Boeing E-3D Sentry airframe recently retired by the UK Royal Air Force, with the asset to be employed as a dedicated trainer supporting its E-6B Mercury airborne communications and command post fleet.
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NewsRAF concludes 30 years of operations with Sentry fleet
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has ended 30 years of operational use with its Boeing E-3D Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft, having flown its last frontline sortie with the type in the Middle East on 30 July. Conducted from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, the final operational mission ...
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NewsLockheed Martin UK eyeing Black Hawk bid for Puma successor deal
Airbus and Leonardo are likely to face an additional rival in pursuit of the UK military’s New Multirole Helicopter requirement, with Lockheed Martin’s UK operation also eyeing an offer based on the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk.
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NewsRussia calls Checkmate with new lightweight fighter design
Russia’s Rostec has taken the unusual step of releasing a first image of a new light fighter design ahead of its scheduled unveiling at the MAKS air show, after unofficial pictures had appeared online.
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NewsFrench air force buys nine more PC-21 trainers
Pilatus has been awarded a contract to produce another nine PC-21 trainers for the French air force, in a move that will boost the service’s fleet of the turboprop type to 26 aircraft.