All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 7
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NewsTerma lands EW upgrade deal for Argentina’s secondhand F-16s
Argentina has contracted Terma to conduct upgrade work and provide support services for the electronic warfare (EW) equipment installed on ex-Royal Danish Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters being acquired for its military.
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NewsBoeing defence chief Steve Parker wins permanent appointment
Boeing has confirmed the permanent appointment of Steve Parker as chief executive of its defence unit, more than nine months after he assumed the post from predecessor Ted Colbert on an interim basis.
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NewsAvilus expands UAS range with Bussard, Wespe platforms
German unmanned air system developer Avilus unveiled a pair of new designs during an armed forces day event in Diez on 28 June.
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NewsAirbus completes combat cloud demonstration using DT25 drone
Airbus Defence & Space has completed an initial test campaign to demonstrate a digital combat cloud that will underpin operations with a Future Combat Air System.
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AnalysisItalian Eurofighter contract boosts EJ200 engine backlog
The Eurojet industry consortium has been contracted to supply up to 54 EJ200 engines to power a new batch of Eurofighter combat aircraft ordered by Italy.
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NewsSweden eyes extra capabilities for incoming Gripen E fighter
The Swedish air force is exploring the future introduction of additional capabilities for its Saab Gripen E fighters, as the service gets ready to introduce the type operationally.
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NewsUK will buy ‘at least a dozen’ F-35As to restore airborne nuclear deterrence role
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is to regain the ability to deploy nuclear weapons, with the UK government poised to order a batch of “at least a dozen” Lockheed Martin F-35As able to support NATO’s dual-capable aircraft mission.
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NewsNATO order will boost pooled A330 tanker fleet to 12 jets
NATO’s pooled fleet of Airbus Defence & Space A330 multi-role tanker transports is to increase to a dozen airframes, following the formal addition of Denmark and Sweden to the initiative.
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NewsFrance completes first development firing with MBDA’s Mica NG missile
France’s DGA defence procurement body has conducted a first development launch of MBDA’s enhanced Mica NG air-to-air missile.
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NewsSweden to accelerate GlobalEye introduction using interim configuration
The accelerated introduction of Sweden’s first GlobalEye surveillance aircraft will be made with the Saab-prepared asset entering use in an interim configuration, officials have confirmed.
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NewsLeonardo, Avioane Craiova team up for Romanian trainer bid and C-27J upgrade
Leonardo and Avioane Craiova will pursue an opportunity to offer the Italian airframer’s M-345 and M-346 jet trainers to the Romanian air force.
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NewsAustralia nears $2 billion support deal for Super Hornet fleet
Australia has requested a potentially $2 billion package of sustainment and support services for its 36-strong fleet of Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet strike and EA-18G Growler electronic-attack aircraft. Announcing the package’s receipt of approval from the US Department of State, Washington’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) says the deal “will ...
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NewsFrance declares full operational capability for A400M fleet
The French air force has announced achieving full operational capability (FOC) status with its Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transports.
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NewsTerma highlights role of its PIDS+ pylon in protecting Ukraine’s F-16s
Terma used the Paris air show to highlight its role in helping to protect the Lockheed Martin F-16s now being flown by the Ukrainian air force following the donation of surplus jets by several European allies.
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NewsEurodrone could gain new missions and additional partners, Airbus says
The four-nation Eurodrone programme is nearing its critical design review (CDR) activity, as discussions continue around the potential for additional roles – and fresh partners – to come aboard.
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NewsSaudi Arabia’s Aramco splashes out on C-27J firefighting assets
Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco is to acquire two Leonardo C-27J transports, for use in multiple roles including aerial firefighting.
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NewsAirbus, Dassault tensions rise over Phase 2 workshare for FCAS
Simmering tensions between the main partners on the French/German/Spanish project to develop a sixth-generation fighter were again evident during the Paris air show.
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NewsLithuania picks Embraer’s C-390 for three-aircraft acquisition
Embraer has announced its 11th customer for the C-390 tactical transport, with Lithuania announcing its intention to acquire three examples.
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NewsEurofighter chief details export opportunities for 100-plus jets
Austria, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are among the countries being eyed by the Eurofighter consortium’s chief executive as potential sources of new export success.
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NewsAura Aero to demonstrate unmanned ENBATA with French military
Aura Aero has unveiled its ENBATA unmanned air system, exhibiting a mock-up of the design at the Paris air show.