All Defence articles – Page 14
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In depthAltitude discrepancies and pilot challenges emerge from Washington mid-air collision inquiry
Investigators examining January’s fatal midair collision near Washington have questioned the Black Hawk’s altitude data, while the inquiry reveals challenges faced by army pilots transitioning between helicopter variants.
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NewsNorthrop partners with Red 6, Merlin, Shield AI and others on Beacon testbed
Developers of several promising new aerospace technologies, including augmented reality cockpits and in-flight automation, are among the first cohort of companies selected by Northrop Grumman to test and mature their products on the new Beacon testbed.
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NewsLeonardo targets launch of aerostructures partnership by year end
Leonardo is still not naming the partner with whom it plans to establish a “global champion” in aerostructures but aims to have the venture up and running by the end of the year.
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News‘We’ll manage’: Boeing CEO downplays risks of strike by fighter assembly workforce
Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg downplayed the potential impacts of a strike by the company’s fighter aircraft production workforce, noting that unit is roughly 10% the size of the commercial aircraft machinists unit that went on strike for more than seven weeks last year.
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NewsTextron unveils Leonardo M-346 variant for US Navy trainer bid
Textron will offer a US-made version of the Italian light jet under the designation Beechcraft M-346N.
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NewsStrike looms at Boeing fighter assembly sites after workers reject contract offer
More than 3,000 unionised employees at Boeing’s St. Louis defence manufacturing hub have rejected a contract proposal, meaning workers could strike after a seven-day cooling-off period.
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NewsFrance moots joint-fleet concept to solve Belgian NH90 capability gap
Despite their planned retirement in September, Belgium’s four NH Industries NH90 helicopters could linger on in service through a bilateral agreement to incorporate the battlefield transports into the French army’s fleet.
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NewsUS Air Force to purchase dozens more KC-46 tankers from Boeing
Ending long-standing uncertainty about its immediate plans for tanker recapitalisation, the air force says it will procure up to 75 additional KC-46 jets from Boeing, rather than hold a competition for a new tanker platform.
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NewsUS Air Force testing drag-reducing finlets for C-130Js
Air Force Special Operations Command is testing thin finlets developed by Vortex Control Technologies as a possible cost-saving initiative that could lead to longer flight range and better fuel efficiency for C-130J transports.
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NewsL3Harris expects to offset any US OA-1K reductions with international sales
The fiscal year 2026 budget request from the Trump Administration seeks to reduce annual purchases of the new OA-1K militarised crop duster, which manufacturer L3Harris is confident can be offset with overseas sales.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters eyes H160M export sales as Guepard flight testing begins
Airbus Helicopters has kicked off flight testing of the H160M Guepard it is developing on behalf of the French armed forces following a 17 July maiden sortie.
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NewsThai air force deploys F-16 against Cambodian forces as border clash intensifies
The deployment of the RTAF’s F-16s marks the first time the Thai military has deployed air power in the ongoing clashes between the two neighbouring countries.
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NewsLosses on Canadian and Turkish helicopter programmes sting Lockheed
Via its vertical-lift subsidiary Sikorsky, US defence giant Lockheed Martin absorbed a combined $665 million in losses during the recent second quarter on helicopter programmes for Canada and Turkey.
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NewsDenmark to field four General Atomics MQ-9Bs
The deal secures a fourth European customer for the latest version of the combat-proven General Atomics remotely piloted vehicle.
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NewsTurkey and UK close on Typhoon deal following new defence pact
Turkey has moved closer to a long-awaited order for the Eurofighter Typhoon, a deal that would secure a vital export win for the multi-role type.
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NewsDassault warns over FCAS future unless ‘clear leader’ is appointed
Brewing tension between Future Combat Air System (FCAS) partners Dassault Aviation and Airbus Defence & Space looks ready to boil over amid a growing row about the lack of a clear leader on the project.
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In depthLockheed confident in F-35 prospects despite effort to reduce US purchases
The airframer’s chief executive says international demand remains strong following recent battlefield successes, and there is a strong likelihood US lawmakers will plus up the Pentagon’s stealth fighter acquisition in the upcoming defence budget.
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NewsLockheed takes ‘significant losses’ on classified aeronautics programme
Although Lockheed executives remain bullish on the secretive programme’s long-term prospects, the effort generated $950 million in losses during the recent second quarter, tied to setbacks with design, integration, testing and performance of the classified air vehicle.
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In depthNMH win ‘critical’ for Yeovil but opportunities exist for AW159 and AW101, says Leonardo Helicopters UK chief
The new boss of Leonardo Helicopters UK has stressed the “criticality” for the business of winning the ongoing New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contest, but believes the airframer can grasp other opportunities – even including selling new AW101s to the Royal Navy.
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In depthUS firms target Europe with uncrewed fighter offerings
American manufacturers developing the first generation of autonomous combat platforms are eyeing significant sales opportunities in Europe, with companies including General Atomics, Anduril, Boeing and Kratos pursuing partnerships with European firms to offer local production options.