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NewsUSAF deepens cooperation with Sweden on eve of NATO integration
Washington and Stockholm launched joint air combat drills involving American B-1B heavy bombers and Swedish Gripen fighters as the Nordic country completes the long-delayed process of officially joining the transatlantic military alliance.
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NewsQatar’s air force nears completion of its fighter fleet expansion
Qatar will later this year complete a fielding process which will have added 96 advanced combat aircraft to its fleet since late last decade in a dramatic expansion of its air force capability.
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NewsAeralis unveils common core fuselage design for modular aircraft family
UK developer Aeralis has unveiled the common core fuselage design that will be at the heart of its modular family of military aircraft, with the structure on display at the DIMDEX exhibition in Doha, Qatar.
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NewsUSAF F-35As spar with Singapore F-15SGs, F-16s over South China Sea
Lockheed Martin F-35As of the US Air Force are in Singapore for dissimilar air combat training work with Boeing F-15SGs and F-16s of the Republic of Singapore Air Force.
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NewsCanada to sunset leased King Air fleet in favour of air force modernisations
The Royal Canadian Air Force is declining to renew leases on two Beechcraft King Air transports, with Ottawa saying the savings will be used to support a sweeping modernisation plan for the service.
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NewsSecond A-50 loss strains Russian AEW&C capability, UK MoD says
Russia’s loss of a second Beriev A-50 surveillance aircraft within as many months during operations near Ukraine will place additional pressure on its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) capability, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) says.
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NewsHungary to take four more Gripen Cs under deal with Sweden
Hungary has signed a contract to take another four Saab Gripen C fighters from Sweden, in a move that will increase its fleet of the type to 18.
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NewsRAF starts exploring Hawk T2 replacement options to support GCAP fleet
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) is starting to assess its pilot training needs regarding the future Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), having determined that its current BAE Systems Hawk T2s will not be suitable for the task.
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In depthWe fly Mwari, Paramount’s low-cost warrior with a big spirit
Paramount has begun delivering the strikingly-styled and highly versatile Mwari light tactical aircraft to its first two African customers. We put the low-cost warrior through its paces.
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NewsPilatus sees more military trainer sales are in the pipeline
Pilatus is confident that it will soon announce additional orders for its PC-21 trainer, as the global in-service fleet of the turboprop-powered type has passed the 500,000 flight hours milestone.
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NewsSaab looks to expand Gripen footprint globally
As production of the latest Gripen E ramps up, Swedish airframer Saab is eyeing new opportunities in South America, Asia and Europe.
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NewsBoeing nears delivery of first combat-configuration F-15EXs
Boeing has already delivered six examples of the latest F-15 variant to the US Air Force in an operational test configuration, with tail numbers seven and eight marking the first combat-configured aircraft.
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AnalysisEmbraer looks to reap sales rewards of C-390 development as it enters ‘harvest moment’
After years of development, Brazilian airframer Embraer is poised to further expand the roster of countries operating the company’s C-390 Millennium transport jet, after a surge of commitments in 2023.
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In depthSoutheast Asia’s fixed-wing combat fleet set for growth
The return of geopolitics to the Asia-Pacific has boosted fixed-wing combat aircraft acquisitions among Southeast Asian air forces.
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In depthCollins preparing to test ACES 5 ejection seat for F-15E integration
The latest combat ejection seat from Collins will provide generational improvements to the company’s Cold War-era ACES II system, which is featured in numerous fighter and bomber aircraft.
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NewsAllies conclude Spears of Victory air power exercise in Saudi Arabia
The annual Saudi Arabian-hosted Spears of Victory exercise drew to a close on 15 February, with the activity having involved more than 60 aircraft from nine nations.
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NewsA400M programme awaits fresh sales as production backlog narrows
Airbus Defence & Space is on track to reach the three-quarter point in production of its A400M Atlas this year, unless it can add to its order backlog for the tactical transport.
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In depthModernised airlift capacity boosts Southeast Asian militaries
Southeast Asian air forces are gradually recapitalising their tactical transport capabilities, amid a growing requirement to move personnel and equipment across broad geographies.
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NewsWashington seeks to cut F-35 acquisition target in 2025
The Biden Administration is reportedly seeking to reduce its annual purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters from 83 to fewer than 70, citing constraints to the defence spending.
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NewsBAE to provide additional electronic warfare packages for new Compass Call aircraft
Based on a Gulfstream G550 business jet and bearing the designation EA-37B, the electronic warfare aircraft will replace the previous EC-130 Compass Call platform that was based on a cargo transport.