All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 15
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NewsSouth Korea rolls out UCAV technology demonstrator
South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development and Korean Air have rolled out a technology demonstrator for a new unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) at an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) show in Busan.
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NewsRaytheon completes tests of AI-powered radar warning receiver
Raytheon has completed flight testing of a radar warning receiver (RWR) that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to process threats.
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NewsUS Navy boosts air-to-air refuelling capabilities with KC-130T clearance
The US Navy has bolstered its air-to-air refuelling capacity with an approval for updated Lockheed Martin KC-130T tactical transports to refuel a wider range of aircraft.
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In depthAustralia’s C-27J keeps military credentials amid humanitarian focus
The Leonardo C-27J tactical transport has become a key asset for the Royal Australian Air Force to provide humanitarian assistance domestically and to regional neighbours, as it also continues to perform key military roles.
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NewsWeak radio, poor sightlines led to near collision in Australia
Weak radio transmissions and a lack of visibility nearly led to a collision between a Fairchild SA226T Metroliner and Beechcraft A36 Bonanza at Western Australia’s Geraldton airport.
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NewsAustralian UH-60Ms attain initial operating capability
The Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk has attained initial operating capability (IOC) with the Australian army.
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NewsChinese Z-9 intercepts Philippine parapublic Cessna 208B
A Chinese navy Harbin Z-9 helicopter has conducted a dangerous intercept of a Philippine government Cessna 208B Caravan.
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NewsNew Zealand Seasprite in first Penguin missile launch
The New Zealand Defence Force has conducted its first launch of a Kongsberg Penguin anti-ship missile from the Kaman Aerospace SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter.
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NewsUSMC fires secretive long-range missile from AH-1Z
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has conducted a successful test launch of a new long-range missile from a Bell AH-1Z attack helicopter.
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NewsTrump tosses F-35 into India’s fighter acquisition jumble
US President Donald Trump has pledged to provide India with the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter, adding yet another type to India’s melange of fighter options.
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NewsChinese J-16 makes ‘unprofessional’ intercept of Australian P-8A
A Shenyang J-16 fighter of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force has conducted a dangerous intercept of a Royal Australian Air Force Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
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NewsUS Navy loses second EA-18G in six months
A US Navy Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft has crashed in San Diego, with both crewmembers ejecting safely.
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NewsIndonesian CN235 MPA programme passes critical design review
A plan to upgrade a pair of Indonesian Airbus Defence & Space CN235 maritime patrol aircraft has achieved its critical design review.
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NewsIHI aerospace revenue up sharply on demand for engine spares
The aerospace division of Japan’s IHI Group saw revenues for the nine months ended 31 December 2024 triple, helped by the sale of spare parts for engines.
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In depthRAAF KC-30As work to bolster tanking capabilities for allies
The Royal Australian Air Force has worked to provide allies with the air-to-air refuelling capabilities offered by its seven Airbus Defence & Space A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTTs).
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NewsUS clears massive potential sale of precision munitions to Israel
The US government has cleared a large possible sale of precision-guided weapons to Israel.
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NewsShield AI’s V-Bat to operate from Japanese warships
Shield AI’s V-Bat unmanned air vehicle has been selected to operate from warships operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
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NewsIndian lab conducts scramjet test
An Indian government defence laboratory has successfully tested a scramjet as part of efforts to develop hypersonic missiles.
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NewsRMAF Su-30MKMs complete service life extension work
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has completed a service life extension programme (SLEP) for its Sukhoi Su-30MKMs, which will see the Russian type serve for at least another decade.
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NewsChinese strike capabilities threaten un-hardened US bases
A think tank warns that the lack of hardened aircraft shelters at US bases in the Asia-Pacific and beyond could be a disadvantage in a conflict against China.