All Defence articles – Page 41
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In depthUS manufacturers ramp solid rocket motor production amid surging munitions demand
After years of decline left the US aerospace industry with just a single independent producer of rocket motor engines to power critical missiles, a global surge in munitions purchases has spurred major defence manufacturers to develop new production capacity.
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NewsBulgaria’s first F-16 Block 70 breaks cover in Greenville
Bulgaria’s first Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighter has made its maiden flight from the company’s production facility in Greenville, South Carolina.
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NewsF-35s team with uncrewed jet in latest USMC exercises
The US Marine Corps successfully teamed an XQ-58 Valkyrie autonomous jet with four F-35Bs, with the uncrewed Valkyrie providing forward threat targeting data to the flight of stealth fighters.
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NewsUS government clears big upgrade package for Polish F-16s
The US government has cleared a possible midlife upgrade for Poland’s fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16s, which could see the fighters receive considerable capability improvements.
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NewsMultiple dead in terrorist attack at Turkish Aerospace
At least four people are known to have been killed in an attack against Turkish Aerospace in Ankara, which leaders in Turkey are describing as a terrorist incident.
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NewsGermany’s first Pegasus SIGINT jet takes flight
Germany’s new Bombardier Global 6000-based Pegasus signals intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft has performed its first flight from the airframer’s site in Wichita, Kansas.
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NewsAmerican weapon manufacturers report record orders at home and abroad
Surging orders for long-range missiles and air defence systems has driven backlogs to record levels, according to US arms manufacturers.
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NewsF-35 deliveries ramp up but full combat certification remains elusive
While F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin has resumed delivery of the globally important fifth-generation fighter, certification of the newest jets for full combat operations continues to pose technical challenges.
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NewsGreece opts out of NATO next-generation rotorcraft project’s follow-on phase
Greece has been confirmed as the nation stepping away from NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) project when it enters its second phase in around 2026.
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In depthJapan’s ATLA looks to boost country’s aerospace defence capabilities
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) is working on a range of new capabilities for Japanese airpower, as it manages existing programmes.
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NewsJapan inaugurates second aircraft carrier with landing of US F-35B
Short take-off and landing stealth fighters from a US Navy test squadron made the F-35’s first landing on the JS Kaga – a converted helicopter carrier officially labelled as a multi-functional destroyer by Tokyo and Washington.
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NewsMilitary operators increasingly turn to business jets for specialty missions
Drawn by reliability and affordability, militaries are increasingly turning to business jets to fill niche roles within their aviation fleets including intelligence collection and electronic warfare.
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In depthIHI aerospace boss eyes revenue growth through civil, military programmes
The aerospace division of Japan’s IHI sees big opportunities in the defence sector, as it also looks to position itself on the next generation of commercial engines.
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NewsGCAP nations, industrial partners work to form joint organisations
The three nations involved in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) have reaffirmed their commitment to stand up a joint organisation by year-end, as industry partners work towards a parallel joint-venture arrangement.
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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.