All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 13
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NewsEHang units win China AOCs for EH216-S eVTOL operations
China’s EHang has secured its first air operator’s certificates (AOC) for its EH216-S electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsIndia orders 156 Light Combat Helicopters, to lease KC-135
New Delhi has ordered 156 attack helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics, as well as contracted an air-to-air tanker.
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NewsTaiwan receives its first new-build F-16 Block 70
Lockheed Martin has handed over Taiwan’s first F-16 Block 70 fighter at a ceremony in Greenville, South Carolina.
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NewsAirbus, Boeing bring environmental conversation to Avalon
Airbus and Boeing have underlined the importance of the aviation industry staying focused on the environment.
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NewsRTX sees new era of EO/IR sensing
RTX feels that advanced electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors are coming of age for detecting unmanned air vehicles, missiles, and aircraft at extreme ranges.
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NewsAustralia’s Tiger attack helicopters enter their twilight years
The Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack helicopter is likely to serve for just under three more years with the Australian army before being fully retired.
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NewsPratt & Whitney sees international interest in F135 upgrades
Pratt & Whitney is seeing significant interest among international customers for its planned F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) programme.
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NewsBoeing cues up MQ-28A air-to-air missile test
Boeing Defence Australia is planning an air-to-air missile test from its MQ-28A Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft demonstrator, the company’s first known attempt to introduce weapons to the uncrewed platform.
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NewsTecnam eyes various Australian missions for P2012
Italian general aviation aircraft manufacturer Tecnam sees an opportunity for its P2012 twin piston aircraft to replace legacy twin-engined types in Australia.
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NewsAustralia gears up to receive first Apaches in late 2025
The Australian army is gearing up to operate the Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, with first deliveries expected by the end
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NewsPapua New Guinea shows off gifted 750XL at Avalon
Papua New Guinea has underlined its close defence relationship with Australia by sending a single NZAero 750XL to the Avalon air show.
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NewsAustralian transport aircraft get bite with HIMARS arrival
Australia has taken delivery of its first US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), two years after it announced plans to obtain the advanced strike system.
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NewsAustralian Super Hornets ready to use Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile
A Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet of the Royal Australian Air Force has successfully launched the Lockheed Martin AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), amid concerns about the nation’s maritime security.
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NewsAustralia shows off new UH-60M at Avalon air show
The Australian army is displaying its new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter at the Avalon air show for the first time.
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NewsIndian defence bureaucracy recognises AEW&C need
The Indian air force’s plans to increase its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) fleet have passed an important bureaucratic milestone.
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NewsDiscussions for Thailand Gripen E/F buy advance
Discussions between Bangkok and Stockholm are “on track” for Thailand’s acquisition of the Saab Gripen E/F fighter.
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NewsSurion military, parapublic operators to cooperate more closely
South Korean operators of the Korea Aerospace Industries KUH-1 Surion helicopter will work more closely on sustainment and development of the rotorcraft, with an eye to developing the platform and coordinating acquisitions.
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NewsUSA clears APKWS sale to Saudi Arabia
The US government has cleared the possible sale of 2,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapons Systems (APKWS) to Saudi Arabia.
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NewsShield AI to assist KAI in development of Korean AI pilot
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will work with US firm Shield AI in its effort to develop artificial intelligence (AI) that can pilot combat aircraft.
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NewsUSA, allies wrap up Sea Dragon ASW exercise
The USA and regional allies have completed a major anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise near the US island of Guam.