All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 10
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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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NewsRand draws lessons from Ukraine conflict for future wars against China, Russia
A new report from think tank Rand explores lessons from the war in Ukraine that could apply to conflicts against China and Russia involving the USA.
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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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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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NewsFatal Australian MRH90 crash attributed to crew’s spatial disorientation
The fatal crash of an Australian army NH Industries MRH90 was due to the flightcrew’s spatial disorientation, leading to controlled flight into the sea.
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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.
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NewsElbit to provide DIRCM systems for Israeli AH-64s, UH-60s
Elbit Systems has secured a $55 million contract from the Israeli government to provide new self-protection systems for the nation’s Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk transport helicopters.
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NewsUSA clears possible AW119Kx sale to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The US government has cleared the possible sale of Leonardo Helicopters AW119Kx rotorcraft to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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NewsFirst production KF-21 enters final assembly
The first mass-produced Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter has entered final assembly.
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NewsGA-ASI posts YFQ-42A image as ground tests continue
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has released a photo of its YFQ-42A, a production representative test vehicle under the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme.
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NewsRaytheon in jammer production contract for USN, RAAF
Raytheon has secured a $580 million production contract for additional Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) pods.
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NewsAustralia enters P-8A sustainment, upgrade pact with Boeing
The Australian government has entered a A$291 million ($186 million) contract with Boeing Defence Australia for sustainment and upgrades of the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
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NewsUSA clears AIM-120, AIM-9X missile sales to Turkey
The US government has cleared the potential sale of Raytheon AIM-120C-8 and AIM-9X air-to-to air missiles to Turkey.
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NewsQatar PM says 747-8I BBJ gift to USA still under “legal review”
Doha’s plan to gift a Boeing 747-8I Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) to the USA for use as a presidential transport is still under review, as the Trump administration lists big aerospace defence deals in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
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NewsNetworked RAAF F-35A simulators to improve training, readiness
Simulators for the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter located at two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bases have been connected via the type’s distributed mission training network.
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NewsUAE cleared to buy six CH-47F Block II helicopters
The US government has cleared the possible sale of six Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters to the United Arab Emirates.
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NewsChina’s J-35A to support kill chains against adversary stealth aircraft
More details have emerged about the role of the AVIC/Shenyang J-35A in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
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NewsJapanese aerospace players see strong full-year financial performance
The aerospace units of major Japanese industrial groups Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, IHI, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries enjoyed revenue and operating profit growth for the 2024 financial year ended 31 March.