All Defence articles – Page 92
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NewsGA-ASI feels MQ-9B still essential for Australian army
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) remains hopeful of an MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicle (UAV) sale to Australia, following the cancellation of a major requirement in 2022.
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In depth‘More missiles in the cupboard’: Australia pushes domestic munitions production
Under a national defence initiative, Canberra is working with Lockheed Martin and Raytheon to develop a manufacturing base capable of producing precision-guided weapons domestically.
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NewsAustralia signs agreement to include domestic suppliers in deal for 29 Apache attack helicopters
Speaking at the Avalon Airshow, the Australian government’s defence industry minister says Canberra will take delivery of the attack helicopters in 2026, while also increasing to 10 its acquisition of MQ-28 Ghost Bat autonomous combat jets.
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NewsBoeing in discussions for F/A-18F Block III upgrade in Australia
Boeing is in discussions with Australia about upgrading Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets to the latest Block III standard.
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NewsBAE unveils low-cost precision munition for Australian rotorcraft
The Australian arm of BAE Systems says it will develop a domestically-produced kit to convert unguided munitions into cheap, precision weapons for unmanned air vehicles and helicopters.
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NewsBoeing lands $1.2bn contract to develop E-7s for USAF
Boeing will develop two new variants of its 737-based E-7 airborne early warning and control aircraft for the US Air Force under a newly disclosed contract worth up to $1.2 billion.
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NewsP&W starts modifying F135s to address issue prompting F-35 partial grounding
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has started modifying engines in some Lockheed Martin F-35s to address an issue that left some of the fighters grounded in recent months.
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NewsBoeing keen to avoid fixed contract challenges of the past
Boeing Defense, Space & Security is disinclined from entering fixed-price contracts for major programmes.
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NewsBAE unveils Australian-designed armed VTOL UAV
BAE Systems has unveiled a conceptual unmanned air vehicle (UAV) designed for ground-attack missions.
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NewsAustralia’s autonomous combat jet sees public debut
For the first time, Boeing has revealed a flight-capable testbed of the autonomous jet aircraft the company is developing with the Royal Australian Air Force.
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NewsRAAF in the market for new advanced jet trainers
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is to acquire a new advanced jet trainer, with key manufacturers promoting potential candidates at the Avalon Airshow.
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NewsAustralia developing ‘shoot and scoot’ capability using C-130s and rocket artillery
With plans to purchase the US-made expeditionary rocket system known as HIMARS, Australia wants to turn its C-130 cargo transports into a long-range precision strike system.
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AnalysisEdge stamps credentials as technology innovator
In its fourth year, the UAE defence house has grown portfolio of products developed in-house more than fivefold.
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NewsPentagon clears resumption of F-35 engine deliveries
The US government had paused delivery of the fighter’s Pratt & Whitney F135 engine, following the December crash of a Lockheed Martin F-35B in Texas during pre-delivery flight tests.
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NewsItalian army sees the need for speed in future rotorcraft requirements
The Italian army sees a future need for a next-generation rotorcraft to augment the capabilities of its conventional helicopter fleet, according to the service’s aviation chief.
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NewsSingapore to order eight additional F-35Bs
Singapore will acquire eight additional Lockheed Martin F-35Bs, bringing its future fleet of the short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) type to 12 examples.
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NewsNATO next-generation helicopter could be flying by 2030 under prototype plans
Prototypes of a next-generation helicopter destined for NATO forces could be flying around 2030 if plans being touted by the alliance come to fruition.
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NewsFA-50 wins Malaysia’s light combat aircraft competition
The Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 has won Malaysia’s Fighter Lead In Trainer-Light Combat Aircraft requirement for 18 aircraft.
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NewsBoeing to cease F/A-18 production by end-2025
On 23 February, Boeing disclosed plans to cease production of the venerable fourth-generation fighter in late 2025 after delivering the final jet to the US Navy.
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NewsBoeing shifts stance on prime contractor role for NMH
Boeing has shifted its approach to the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contest and is no longer pursuing the requirement as a prime contractor, FlightGlobal understands.