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NewsTaiwan backs away from building its next fighter locally
Taiwan will procure its next combat aircraft in the USA, as opposed to developing a new type locally.
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In depthCan the US Air Force actually make its disposable fighter jets at an affordable price?
The service is betting much of its future on developing and fielding large numbers of so-called “attritable” combat jets that cost a fraction of traditional fighter aircraft. But can that goal actually be achieved?
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NewsLeidos to test launching cruise missiles from AC-130 gunships
The US defence technology firm is preparing to test its Black Arrow small cruise missile, designed to be an affordable long-range munition that can be launched from cargo aircraft.
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NewsLockheed may pin Thailand F-16V hopes on interoperability with older jets
Lockheed Martin’s hopes for re-energising its F-16 Block 70/72 offering for Thailand’s fighter contest appear to rest on improving the interoperability of Thailand’s existing F-16 Block 15 fleet.
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NewsUS Navy affirms commitment to fielding sixth-generation fighter
While the US Air Force is walking back its commitment to developing a manned sixth-generation combat fighter, the navy’s top officer says her service remains committed to fielding a new aircraft under its F/A-XX programme.
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NewsPrague poised to sign $492m contract for two KC-390s
The Czech Republic aims to finalise a contract for two Embraer KC-390 tactical transport/tankers before the end of next month, with the NATO nation expecting to field its first example during 2025.
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NewsMwari has key counter-insurgency role for Mozambique, Paramount says
Paramount has disclosed limited details about its Mwari aircraft’s operational performance for customer Mozambique, describing the type as having “played a key role in counter-insurgency operations”.
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NewsCAE signs simulator development deal for Canada’s FaCT programme
CAE has signed a roughly $1.7 billion contract linked to the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Air Crew Training (FAcT) programme.
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NewsPentagon pressing ahead with F-35 engine upgrade
The US Department of Defense is affirming its commitment to delivering an engine upgrade for the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter, with a recent $1.3 billion contract to propulsion supplier Pratt & Whitney to fund continued development of the initiative.
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NewsRussian Su-35 nearly collides with US F-16 during Alaska intercept
In a move being decried as unsafe and unprofessional by the Pentagon, a Russian air force Su-35 fighter passed dangerously close to a US Air Force F-16 whilst the American jet was shadowing a Russian long-range bomber off the coast of Alaska.
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NewsEmbraer C/KC-390 deliveries reach double figures with Brazilian shipment
Deliveries of the Embraer C/KC-390 tanker/transport have reached double-figures, following the Brazilian manufacturer’s latest shipment to its domestic customer.
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In depthCould the US Air Force restore electronic-attack fighter capability?
The US Air Force has not operated a dedicated offensive electronic-attack fighter since 1998 when the service retired its EF-111 Ravens, but service leaders now appear to be embracing electronic warfare as a central aspect of modern air combat operations.
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NewsAzerbaijani president says JF-17 ‘integrated’ into country’s air force
Azerbaijan’s president has claimed that the Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) JF-17 fighter is “integrated” into the country’s air force.
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AnalysisHow last C-2 Greyhound squadron stepped up to support US Navy aircraft carriers
The US Navy’s last unit to operate the veteran C-2 Greyhound carrier onboard delivery aircraft has been busier than ever in 2024, due to operating restrictions placed on the replacement Bell-Boeing CV-22B tiltrotor.
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NewsLast Dutch F-16s retire after type’s 45 years of service
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has marked an end to 45 years of operating the Lockheed Martin F-16, with its last examples conducting a special retirement flight on 27 September.
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NewsUK’s prototype Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar flown for first time
BAE Systems has performed the first flight of a Eurofighter Typhoon equipped with an active electronically scanned array radar due to enter operational service with the UK by 2030.
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NewsAUKUS partners beef up P-8A interoperability
The three partners of the AUKUS alliance are working together to enhance the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon.
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NewsDassault sets up fighter MRO unit in India
Dassault Aviation will set up a military MRO capability in India to support combat aircraft, joining other aerospace firms in beefing up exposure to the country.
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NewsUS Air Force to retire final KC-10 tanker
After more than 40 years of service, the US Air Force is retiring its final Boeing KC-10 Extender aerial refueller, which is being replaced by the newer Boeing KC-46 Pegasus.
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AnalysisLeonardo’s C-27J Spartan battles on, 25 years after first flight
Leonardo’s C-27J Spartan programme has reached the 25th anniversary of the type’s first flight.