All Defence articles – Page 27
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NewsChinese J-16 makes ‘unprofessional’ intercept of Australian P-8A
A Shenyang J-16 fighter of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force has conducted a dangerous intercept of a Royal Australian Air Force Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
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NewsUS Navy loses second EA-18G in six months
A US Navy Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft has crashed in San Diego, with both crewmembers ejecting safely.
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NewsIndonesian CN235 MPA programme passes critical design review
A plan to upgrade a pair of Indonesian Airbus Defence & Space CN235 maritime patrol aircraft has achieved its critical design review.
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NewsBig orders to support HAL production capacity
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) expects two big orders to boost its production backlog, as it also continues to update and support legacy types.
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In depthL3Harris stays focused on military business jet conversions despite army setback
Although it lost out on a major US Army contract to develop a new long-range surveillance aircraft based on a Bombardier business jet, L3Harris continues to deliver similar aircraft that will be deployed to hotspots like the Korean Peninsula, along with new electronic warfare aircraft for the US Air Force, Italy and Australia.
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NewsEmbraer, Lockheed pitch local production in quest for Indian transport aircraft deal
Competition for India’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) requirement is heating up, with both Embraer and Lockheed Martin talking up industrial work at the Aero India air show.
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NewsBrazil begins flight testing of indigenous carrier-based uncrewed aircraft
Brazilian manufacturer Stella Tecnologia has started land-based flight tests with the company’s Albatroz remotely piloted aircraft, which Brasilia eventually hopes to operate from the Brazilian navy’s NAM Atlantico light aircraft carrier.
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NewsArcher raises another $300m as it continues defence push
Archer Aviation has raised another $300 million to accelerate development of its hybrid-electric aircraft for the defence market.
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In depthRAAF KC-30As work to bolster tanking capabilities for allies
The Royal Australian Air Force has worked to provide allies with the air-to-air refuelling capabilities offered by its seven Airbus Defence & Space A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTTs).
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NewsMaiden flight approaching for India’s Light Combat Aircraft Mk2 fighter
India’s Aeronautical Development Agency is targeting the end of 2025 or beginning of 2026 for the first flight of the new Hindustan Aeronautics Tejas Mk2 Light Combat Aircraft.
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NewsIndia progresses Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme, which is being helmed by the Bengaluru based Aeronautical Development Agency, is now gathering momentum, with the completion of a full-scale engineering demonstrator.
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NewsUS clears massive potential sale of precision munitions to Israel
The US government has cleared a large possible sale of precision-guided weapons to Israel.
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In depthTaiwan seeking new E-2D airborne early warning aircraft from USA
Taiwan has reportedly submitted a formal request to Washington for the purchase six E-2D airborne early warning aircraft from US manufacturer Northrop Grumman to replace the older fleet of five E-2Ks.
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NewsAALTO ready to accelerate Zephyr testing after 13-day debut over Kenya
AALTO plans to launch several additional test flights of its ultra-long-endurance Zephyr from a new facility in Kenya this year, following a successful first sortie which spanned more than 13 days.
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NewsNorthrop Grumman prepares to deliver second and third MQ-4Cs to Australia
One of the maritime surveillance UAVs is already in service with the Royal Australian Air Force, with two more examples undergoing final evaluations before delivery.
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NewsFirst donated Mirage 2000-5 fighters arrive, as Ukraine also boosts F-16 fleet
Ukraine’s air force has received its first Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000-5 fighters from France, while also continuing to boost its fleet of donated Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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NewsRestored ‘Franken-bird’ F-35 returns to flight
After more than a year of work, engineers and maintenance experts from the US Air Force and Lockheed Martin successfully flew a regenerated F-35 fighter formed by splicing together sections from two damaged jets to form a single working aircraft.
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In depthUS Marine Corps plans mechanical improvements to address Osprey safety concerns
Following a tumultuous multi-year period of serious safety incidents for the iconic Bell-Boeing tiltrotor, the US Marine Corps says it is pursuing mechanical improvements of Osprey components blamed for at least one fatal crash and numerous groundings.
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NewsFinal US AV-8B Harriers to retire from service in 2027
The latest aviation strategy from the US Marine Corps calls for half of the service’s vertical/short take-off and landing AV-8B Harrier jump jets to be retired by 2026, with the remaining aircraft mothballed in 2027.
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NewsNo more ‘must win competitions’ for Lockheed under de-risking strategy: CEO Taiclet
Chief executive James Taiclet says the defence giant has repositioned its portfolio of development programmes, including by accepting some short-term penalties in 2024 on a secretive aircraft development programme.