All Defence articles – Page 38
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NewsAirbus developing uncrewed UH-72 helicopter for Pacific logistics role
Airbus plans to develop an unmanned variant of its H145-derived UH-72B Lakota military helicopter with autonomous flight capability under a US Marine Corps logistics programme.
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NewsJapan poised for major F-15 upgrade programme
Japan’s programme to upgrade its Boeing F-15Js is on track, setting the stage for the iconic type to remain a key pillar of Japanese airpower.
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NewsUS B-2 stealth bombers strike targets in Yemen
The USA’s military headquarters for the Middle East oversaw air strikes, including those conducted by B-2 stealth bombers, against weapons storage sites in Houthi-controlled Yemen.
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NewsBoeing lays out benefits of KC-46’s size against bigger MRTT
As it contemplates additional tanker sales to Japan, Boeing has pitched the smaller size of its KC-46 as a competitive attribute against the rival Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
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NewsMHI shows conceptual CCA shooting down J-20
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has revealed new conceptual collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) designs, highlighting how they will cooperate with manned platforms.
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NewsRecord number of Chinese military aircraft tracked around Taiwan
Chinese military activity around the self-governing island has been steadily increasing for several years, with a record-setting number of aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army Air Force identified during Beijing’s recent blockade exercise surrounding Taiwan.
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NewsL3Harris appeals selection of Sierra Nevada for US Army intelligence jet
Work on the army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System business jet-based intelligence programme is now paused, while auditors review the process by which the service selected Sierra Nevada Corporation over L3Harris.
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NewsShinMaywa looks at enhancements for US-2 amphibian
Japanese airframer ShinMaywa is proposing a set of improvements for its US-2 amphibian, as it also looks to develop unmanned aircraft.
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NewsUS Army announces survivability and communications upgrades for rotorcraft fleet
Lockheed Martin will develop a new electronic warfare system for the service’s attack helicopters, while BAE Systems is upgrading its rotary-wing fleet with new encrypted radios and missile warning systems.
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NewsNegotiations ongoing to extend Black Hawk production to 2032
Sikorsky and the US Army are continuing negotiations on the 11th multi-year procurement deal for UH-60 Black Hawks, which would see production of the iconic helicopter extended to 2032.
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NewsBell drops Spirit AeroSystems as supplier of FLRAA fuselages
The decision from Bell comes as Boeing works to close its acquisition of Spirit, which manufacturers numerous structural components for Boeing jets, including 737 fuselages.
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In depthSikorsky to modify ‘MX’ Black Hawk for autonomous flight
Under a $6 million grant from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Sikorsky will modify a government-owned UH-60M helicopter with autonomy technologies that could allow for single-pilot or fully pilotless flight.
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NewsSee cockpit footage of an F-35 road landing in Finland
Following its milestone landing of a Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighter on a Finland roadway in September, the US Air Force has released cockpit footage of the event, which marked the first time a US stealth aircraft had done so in Europe.
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NewsAirbus optimistic on VSR700 launch contract as MUM-T tests wrap up
Airbus Helicopters remains confident it will receive a production contract next year for the VSR700, an unmanned air system (UAS) it has been developing for the French navy.
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In depthUS government subpoenas Saab regarding Brazilian Gripen acquisition
A decade after Saab signed a contract with Brasilia to provide the Brazilian air force with Gripen E/F fighters, the US government is investigating the deal for unspecified reasons.
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NewsEmbraer Super Tucanos join USAF test fleet
Three Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos have arrived at the US Air Force’s test pilot school in the California desert, where they will be used to conduct training and research on a variety of sensors and weapon systems.
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NewsFirst parts from scrapped MRH90 fleet arrive to bolster NHI inventory as airframer boosts availability
Parts from Australia’s scrapped NH Industries (NHI) NH90 helicopters have begun arriving in Europe as the manufacturer continues to drive availability improvements for the global fleet.
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NewsLockheed names new head of F-35 programme
Lockheed’s current deputy F-35 manager Chauncey McIntosh will take over as head of the troubled fighter programme, which is the company’s largest individual revenue generator, but has battled engineering and delivery challenges for more than year.
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NewsNorway and NH Industries head to court over NH90 contract cancellation
Norway and military helicopter manufacturer NH Industries (NHI) are heading for a court showdown after mediation failed to resolve a long-running contract dispute.
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NewsNorway flags ongoing F-35 delivery delays
Norway has become the latest customer of the Lockheed Martin F-35 to highlight ongoing delivery delays caused by an overrunning software update to the fighter.