All Defence articles – Page 84
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In depthSikorsky marks 100 years of vertical flight innovation
In 1923, a Ukrainian immigrant to the USA by the name of Sikorsky founded a company that would fundamentally change the nature of aviation. In 2023, the namesake of Igor Sikorsky is marking 100 years at the forefront of rotary aviation, including the first non-stop transatlantic helicopter flight in 1967, from New York to the Paris air show.
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NewsUS lawmakers arrive in Paris with message of support for Ukraine
A US delegation of lawmakers arrived in Paris for this week’s air show stressing to European allies that the USA will stand firm in supporting Ukraine’s defence against Russia, including with additional financial aid.
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NewsKC-390 returns to the sky over Paris
Brazilian airframer Embraer began showcasing its KC-390 Millennium multi-mission tactical transport at the Paris air show on 18 June, marking the type’s return to Le Bourget after a four-year absence.
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NewsLockheed describes ‘strong position’ amid US defence boom
Ahead of the Paris air show, the chief executive of defence giant Lockheed Martin sees strong demand for existing programmes like F-35s and F-16s, plus healthy potential for new products amid a defence spending boom.
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InterviewWhy Airbus chief Faury is staying positive, despite current supply chain crunch
With new programmes, new agreements, and progress towards a fundamentally new era for aviation, chief executive Guillaume Faury is hardly likely to let Airbus slip quietly back onto the Le Bourget stage – four years after the last Paris show – even as a creaking supply chain is frustrating the aerospace giant’s efforts to regain its momentum.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems progresses with defence expansion goals
The aerostructures provider says defence programmes now account for some 15% of company revenues, representing solid growth toward a 40% target set in 2020.
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NewsUSA deploys F-22s to Middle East, citing Russian activity
Following recent encounters with Russian aircraft that Washington describes as “increasingly unsafe”, the Pentagon has sent an unspecified number of Lockheed Martin F-22 fighters to a location in the Middle East.
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NewsUS government to improve Foreign Military Sales process
The US Department of Defense aims to improve the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process, to expedite the acquisition of military capabilities by allies and partners.
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NewsIndonesia to fill fighter gap with 12 Qatari Mirage 2000-5s
Indonesia will acquire 12 Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighters from Qatar in a deal that values the second-hand jets at €733 million ($793 million).
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NewsTaipei says Mirage 2000-5s remain viable for service
Taipei has given assurance that its Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighters remain available for service, amid concerns about costs and sustainment for the two-decade old fleet.
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Interview‘Stability and predictability’ top priorities for Boeing’s defence chief
Chief executive Ted Colbert says his goal for the airframer’s sprawling military business is to reach traditional levels of revenue and annual growth, as Boeing’s defence unit seeks to transition challenged development programmes into more lucrative full-production.
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NewsUSA puts flying schools on Entity List for training PLA aircrew
The US Department of Commerce has added international flight schools to its Entity List, stating that they have recruited western pilots to provide training for the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
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NewsUSAF shows ability for rapid F-22, F-35 software updates
The US Air Force (USAF) has demonstrated the ability to rapidly update and deploy software for the Lockheed Martin F-22 and F-35 fighters, offering greatly improved flexibility for rapidly evolving tactical situations.
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NewsTokyo receives first upgraded E-767 AWACS
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has received an upgraded Boeing E-767 Airborne Early Warning & Control System (AWACS) aircraft from the US Air Force.
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NewsUS Navy receives first upgraded E-6B Mercury communications aircraft
The US Navy (USN) has taken delivery of its first Boeing E-6B Mercury command and control aircraft with upgrades to a new Block II standard.
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NewsKAI formally rolls out Poland’s first FA-50GF
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has formally rolled out the first FA-50 light combat aircraft destined for Polish air force service.
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NewsLockheed will use GE Aerospace CF6 engine to power future tanker design
The military airframer says it has selected GE Aerospace to provide powerplants for its Airbus A330-based LMXT aerial tanker concept, although demand for the platform remains uncertain.
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NewsNetherlands expects first Caracal to arrive in 2028
The Netherlands expects to receive its first of 14 Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal in 2028, having yesterday announced that it had chosen the heavy-twin to succeed its current 12-strong fleet of AS532 Cougars.
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NewsF-16s conduct supersonic intercept of unresponsive aircraft over Washington, DC
A privately-owned Cessna Citation jet strayed into restricted airspace over the American capital, where US Air Force fighter jets raced to meet the unresponsive aircraft at supersonic speeds.
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NewsLeonardo details powertrain and airframe upgrades to AWHero
Leonardo has disclosed a series of updates to its 200kg (440lb)-class AWHero rotary-wing unmanned air system (RUAS), including a new powertrain and changes to the airframe to boost payload capacity.