All Defence articles – Page 7
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NewsUS Army inks deal with Boeing for nine CH-47F Block II Chinooks
The US Army has awarded Boeing a $461 million contract for nine CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, following through on commitments made in September to rapidly field the upgraded heavy-lift rotorcraft.
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NewsPentagon conducts Caribbean ‘bomber attack demonstration’ with F-35Bs and B-52H
The Pentagon has deployed stealth fighters and heavy bombers in what it terms a ‘bomber attack demonstration’ as part of an ongoing military build-up in Latin America targeting the Venezuelan government.
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NewsBaykar’s Kizilelma soars through AESA integration and weapons testing
Baykar Technologies’ Kizilelma unmanned combat air vehicle has been flown for the first time with an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar installed, and also has successfully trialled the release of two Turkish-developed air-to-surface weapons.
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NewsNorway presses ahead with defence helicopter acquisitions, as talks continue with UK on ASW assets
Norway continues to analyse the options for a future anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter to equip its new UK-built Type 26 frigates as the Nordic nation wrestles with multiple rotorcraft procurement programmes.
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NewsItaly plans to restore lapsed maritime patrol capability with six-aircraft buy
Italy has outlined plans to acquire six new maritime patrol aircraft capable of performing anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions.
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NewsUkraine exploring purchase of Bell AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters
Ukraine has signed a letter of intent with rotorcraft manufacturer Bell exploring the purchase of combat helicopters.
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NewsGeneral Atomics will compete Gambit variant in US Navy uncrewed fighter programme
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has confirmed its selection for the US Navy’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme, revealing plans for a carrier-capable autonomous fighter based on its Gambit design family.
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NewsUS Coast Guard expands V-BAT operations in Pacific following recent initial deployment
The US Coast Guard has operationally deployed a Shield AI V-BAT uncrewed aerial vehicle, marking a significant evolution of the service’s aviation capabilities as it enhances maritime drug interdiction operations in the Pacific.
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NewsNetherlands joins US collaborative combat aircraft programme for uncrewed fighters
Amsterdam has committed to participate in the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme, which is developing low-cost autonomous tactical jets to operate alongside crewed fighters like F-35s.
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NewsBoeing steps up promotion of T-7A for UK Royal Air Force Hawk replacement need
Boeing is stepping up its efforts to promote the T-7A Red Hawk for a near-term requirement to equip the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) with new advanced jet trainers and aerobatic display aircraft.
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NewsF-35s lead NATO nuclear deterrence exercise for first time
Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35As are leading NATO’s annual nuclear readiness drills for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the alliance’s 76-year history as the exercise incorporates modern warfare lessons from Ukraine.
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NewsNorthrop Grumman unveils Lumberjack one-way attack platform
US defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman says its new Lumberjack jet-powered attack platform is ready for service after just over a year of development, representing the emerging category of ‘launched effects’ systems.
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NewsRAAF completes E-7A Wedgetail deployment supporting NATO operations
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed deployment of a Boeing E-7A Wedgetail to Poland, where the airborne early warning aircraft supported NATO operations and reportedly helped detect Russian incursions into European airspace.
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NewsL3Harris, IAI team up on light attack aircraft for Israeli air force
Military systems integrator L3Harris has partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to offer a modified Sky Warden light attack aircraft to the Israel air force under a new collaboration agreement.
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NewsGermany signs Tranche 5 contract to field another 20 Eurofighters from 2031
Germany has signed a Tranche 5 production contract to acquire a further batch of 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft, confirming an acquisition plan first announced in mid-2024.
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NewsSweden extends future fighter system study deal with Saab through 2027
Saab has been awarded a contract to continue concept study work on future fighter technology for Sweden, extending an activity which commenced in March 2024.
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NewsDenmark to acquire 16 more F-35As and collaborative combat aircraft
The Danish government intends to significantly boost its acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-35As, targeting an eventual fleet strength of 43 of the fifth-generation type.
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NewsBoeing and Leonardo partner on bid for US Army rotary-wing trainer deal
Boeing will serve as prime contractor for a Flight School Next proposal built around Leonardo’s AW119T light-single helicopter, the companies announced at the Association of the US Army conference.
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AnalysisBoeing reveals Collaborative Transformational Rotorcraft family of autonomous tiltrotors
Boeing’s vertical lift unit has revealed a new autonomous tiltrotor concept designed for military operations, featuring modular variants for both combat and logistics support as the military rotorcraft industry shifts toward uncrewed aircraft.
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NewsSikorsky debuts uncrewed cargo variant of UH-60L Black Hawk
Rotorcraft manufacturer Sikorsky has unveiled an autonomous cargo variant of its UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, designed to repurpose retiring UH-60L airframes for uncrewed logistics operations.