All Defence articles – Page 63
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NewsEnstrom finalises agreement with Peru covering four trainer helicopters
The latest deal between Michigan-based Enstrom Helicopter and Lima will provide the Peruvian army and air force each with two Enstrom 280FX piston-engined trainer aircraft.
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NewsUS clears $1 billion in missile sales to the Netherlands
The US government has cleared the Netherlands to obtain two types of missiles produced by Lockheed Martin.
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NewsFormer American Eagle ERJ-140LR finds new life with Argentine air force
The Argentine air force has taken delivery of an Embraer ERJ-140LR that will be used for utility transport purposes.
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NewsSaudi Arabia discussing potential F-15EX buy, Boeing says
Boeing’s defence unit aims to build on its decades-long relationship with Saudi Arabia, and sees “some very significant military deals on the table”.
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NewsUSAF special operations test air-launching small UAVs from MQ-9A
The recent demonstrations saw an Anduril Altius 600 deployed from a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper while in flight, as the US Air Force seeks to expand its ability to operate in a contested environment.
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NewsNATO launches ‘platform concepts’ tender for next-generation rotorcraft project
Helicopter manufacturers are being challenged to “explore the art of the possible” in developing as many as six conceptual rotorcraft designs as part of a NATO-led initiative.
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NewsRaytheon to produce JSOW standoff weapon for Taiwan
Raytheon Missiles and Defense has secured a contract to produce 50 AGM-154 Block III C Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOWs) for Taiwan.
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NewsUS bombers strike targets in Iraq and Syria
American aircraft, including long-range bombers flying from US territory, struck over 85 targets across Iraq and Syria as Washington began a retaliatory campaign against Iran-affiliated militia groups responsible for the recent deaths of three US soldiers.
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NewsBAE snaps up UAV partner Malloy Aeronautics
BAE Systems has acquired UK-based Malloy Aeronautics for an undisclosed fee and will incorporate the heavy-lift unmanned air vehicle (UAV) developer within its growing FalconWorks innovation unit.
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NewsSeoul probes Indonesian engineers over alleged KF-21 technical theft
South Korea is probing an alleged theft of technical information related to the developmental Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter.
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NewsIndia approved for 31 aircraft MQ-9B acquisition
Arms regulators in Washington have approved a request from India to purchase 31 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian uncrewed aerial vehicles, a deal valued at nearly $4 billion.
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NewsGermany plans accelerated Tiger cull, while struggles with NH90 continue
Germany is to accelerate the retirement of its 55-strong fleet of Tiger attack helicopters, bringing forward the out-of-service date for the Airbus Helicopters type by around six years to early 2033.
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NewsGermany blames Airbus and Dassault tensions for Eurodrone schedule slip
Germany has revealed fresh tensions between Airbus Defence & Space and erstwhile partner Dassault Aviation which it blames for creeping delays to the Eurodrone programme.
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NewsLockheed Martin to lead latest NGRC study
US defence giant and Sikorsky parent Lockheed Martin has been disclosed as the recipient of a €2 million ($2.15 million) contract to carry out a study into the open system architecture (OSA) for a future rotorcraft under a NATO-led project.
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NewsFive nations wrap up major airborne ASW exercise near Guam
Maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from several Asia-Pacific nations have concluded a major anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise, with the Kawasaki P-1 winning a special performance accolade.
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NewsStart-up Reliable Robotics receives approval for USAF flight-testing
Autonomous flight developer Reliable Robotics has secured “military airworthiness approval” to begin using its Cessna 208 Caravan to demonstrate the potential of pilotless flight to the US Air Force (USAF).
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NewsGeneral Atomics completes first flight of modernised Gray Eagle
The first flight of Gray Eagle 25M focused on flight critical operations, including the testing of an improved flight computer, new heavy fuel engine and power generation systems.
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NewsBeta completes USAF electric aircraft test deployment
During the three months of evaluations with the US Air Force, airframer start-up Beta says one of its all-electric Alia aircraft demonstrated its ability to support a range of operations, including casualty evacuation, logistics resupply and personnel transport.
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NewsKF-21 conducts high angle-of-attack tests
Test work continues apace for South Korea’s ambitious twin-engined fighter programme.
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NewsXwing delivers cargo to US Air Force with pilotless Grand Caravan flight
Autonomous flight developer Xwing recently operated a pilotless cargo flight with its modified Cessna Grand Caravan on behalf of US Air Force (USAF) officials.