All Defence articles – Page 127
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NewsUSA approves Jordan to buy 16 F-16C/D fighters
The US Department of State has approved Jordan’s purchase of 16 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D fighters for an estimated cost of $4.21 billion.
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NewsGeneral Atomics tests controlling MQ-1C across multiple satellite constellations
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems ground tested the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range’s ability to fly using datalinks from multiple satellite networks.
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NewsSikorsky to build nine more CH-53K heavy lift helicopters for US Marine Corps
Sikorsky has been contracted by the US Navy to build nine more CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters for the US Marine Corps.
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NewsSpanish army takes first F-model Chinook
Spain has received its first of an eventual 17 remanufactured Boeing CH-47F Chinooks as it upgrades its army’s fleet to the latest standard.
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NewsDARPA funds AI assistant for Black Hawk helicopter pilots
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to develop an artificially intelligent (AI) software program to help UH-60 Black Hawk pilots fly.
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NewsUS Air Force fires first missile from F-15EX in test
The US Air Force (USAF) on 25 January completed its first test firing of a missile from a Boeing F-15EX fighter.
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NewsMAG Aerospace to supply Manila with ISR-roled Cessna Caravan
US firm MAG Aerospace has secured a US Air Force contract to supply Manila with a single Cessna C-208 Caravan turboprop with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
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NewsAirbus C295 demonstrator takes flight with semi-morphing wing
Airbus has performed the first flight of a modified C295 military transport in support of the EU’s Clean Sky 2 initiative to lessen the environmental impact of aviation.
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NewsTiger MkIII upgrade could proceed without Germany: Airbus Helicopters chief
An upgrade of Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack rotorcraft to the MkIII standard could go ahead even without German participation, the manufacturer has revealed.
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NewsBell completed first CV-22 nacelle upgrade in December 2021
Bell has finished the first nacelle modifications to a US Air Force CV-22 Osprey, part of a multi-year effort to improve the maintainability of the US military’s V-22 tilt-rotors.
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NewsUS clears potential Egyptian deal for 12 C-130Js
The US government has cleared the potential sale to Egypt of 12 Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 tactical transports, with an estimated value of $2.2 billion.
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NewsUS government sues to stop Lockheed Martin from acquiring Aerojet Rocketdyne
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued to stop Lockheed Martin from acquiring Aerojet Rocketdyne, saying the $4.4 billion deal has the potential to destroy competition in an area vital to national security and US defence interests.
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NewsRAF Pumas to replace Bell helicopters in Brunei and Cyprus
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed plans to temporarily replace two Bell helicopter types operated in Brunei and Cyprus with part of the Puma fleet currently flown by the Royal Air Force (RAF).
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NewsUS Navy F-35C suffers ‘landing mishap’ in South China Sea
A US Navy F-35C Lightning II aircraft was involved in “a landing mishap” aboard the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier on 24 January, injuring seven people.
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NewsRetired B-52H to serve as mock-up for systems integration work
A retired Boeing B-52H bomber will assume a new role as a ground-based integration model to test new technologies with the venerable type.
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NewsBritish Army eyes rapid ramp-up of capability with new Apache fleet
With its first remanufactured Boeing AH-64E Apache now in flight testing, the British Army is confident that an initial squadron of eight attack helicopters will be ready for operations later this year.
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NewsUSA may accelerate Taiwan F-16V deliveries: report
Reflecting China’s increasingly belligerent rhetoric and actions against Taiwan, the US government may accelerate the delivery of Taipei’s new Lockheed Martin F-16V fighters.
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NewsPiaggio administrator eyes speedy sale at second attempt
Potential bidders for Piaggio Aerospace have until the end of February to register their interest in acquiring the company after Vincenzo Nicastro, the extraordinary commissioner charged with salvaging the Italian firm, re-opened the sale process.
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NewsRAAF takes delivery of first upgraded C-130J
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently took delivery of its first upgraded Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules.
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NewsGermany pans NH90 and Tiger helicopters for low availability rates
Germany’s fleets of NH90 and Tiger helicopters are again the subject of stinging criticism for their poor operational availability, with their performance branded as “unsatisfactory”.