All Fixed-wing articles – Page 22
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NewsNew defence review highlights UK’s ambition, but lacks procurement detail
The UK government has published its eagerly-awaited Strategic Defence Review (SDR), but provided only limited detail about many key future investment decisions.
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NewsEmbraer sharpens Indian-oriented E195-E2, C-390 sales pitches with new subsidiary
Embraer’s establishment of an Indian subsidiary with a corporate office in Aerocity, New Delhi, signals the airframer’s belief in the fast-growing country’s importance in the commercial and defence sectors.
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NewsEmbraer establishes unit in India
Embraer has established a fully owned subsidiary in India, as the company seeks more involvement in the country’s evolving aerospace sector.
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In depthTrump plan for gifted Qatari 747 confounds aviation observers and ethics experts
Aerospace analysts say converting a questionably sourced aircraft for presidential transport does not make financial sense and poses a myriad of security concerns, while ethics lawyers say the move violates rules against American officials receiving gifts from abroad.
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NewsSouth Korean navy probes fatal P-3CK crash
South Korea’s navy is investigating the fatal crash of a Lockheed P-3CK Orion maritime patrol aircraft.
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NewsEurofighter output on the rise, as CEO touts technology bridge for FCAS/GCAP
Eurofighter output is on the rise, thanks to a recent run of top-up orders from three of its core nations, and as the consortium eyes a fresh round of export deals.
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AnalysisChina continues search for fighter export success
China has emerged as a manufacturing superpower in several industries but has failed to gain traction as an exporter of combat aircraft. Could this be about to change?
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NewsJakarta hints at additional Rafales, contemplates J-10C
Indonesia is considering the possibility of additional Dassault Aviation Rafale fighters, while it has also not ruled out obtaining Chengdu J-10C fighters from China.
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NewsUS Air Force conducts first-ever tri-bomber formation flight with fighter escort
The demonstration sortie over the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami Florida saw all three of the USA’s dedicated bomber aircraft, plus multiple fighter types, flying in close formation for the first time ever.
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NewsCanada reveals designations and livery for new RCAF trainer fleet
At the 2025 CANSEC defence and security conference in Ottawa, the head of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) revealed the names, designations and liveries of the service’s fleet of 71 new trainer aircraft, including single- and multi-engined turboprops and helicopters.
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NewsGlobalEye conversion capacity will rise to four annually, Saab says
Saab has outlined plans to significantly boost its production capacity for the GlobalEye airborne surveillance system.
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NewsSaab eyes potential Gripen boost amid F-35 customer and Ukraine uncertainty
Saab is optimistic about boosting its order backlog for the Gripen E/F, with new opportunities to potentially emerge if nations adjust their procurement plans around the Lockheed Martin F-35, or should Sweden gift some of its current fighter inventory to Ukraine.
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NewsHermeus completes first flight of subsonic Quarterhorse Mk 1
The subsonic test vehicle is the first flight-capable aircraft in the Quarterhorse line, with which Hermeus eventually hopes to break the Mach 5 hypersonic barrier.
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NewsSweden buys used Global 6500s for VIP transport fleet refresh
Sweden is to refresh its head of state aircraft fleet, with the NATO nation to replace a pair of Gulfstream business jets with Bombardier Global 6500s.
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NewsIndia to allow private companies to participate in AMCA development
New Delhi has cleared a plan that will allow private sector players to bid to develop the planned Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
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NewsUK making ‘significant progress’ on sixth-generation fighter demonstrator
Work is advancing on the UK’s BAE Systems-led sixth-generation fighter demonstrator, ahead of a first flight event anticipated before mid-2027.
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NewsEurope’s FCAS programme making strong progress, French officials say
Europe’s three-nation Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme continues to make solid progress, according to senior French officials involved in the activity.
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NewsAlleged USB data theft continues to cloud Indonesia’s KF-21 participation
A South Korean police probe remains a stumbling block for Jakarta’s commitment to the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter programme.
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NewsRussia has air-to-air missiles with nuclear warheads
A report by the US Defense Intelligence Agency suggests that Russia has deployed an air-to-air missile with a nuclear warhead.
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NewsUSA clears possible Small Diameter Bomb sale to Poland
The US government has cleared the potential sale of GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs to Poland.