All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 16
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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.
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NewsUS fighters use low-cost APKWS rockets to down Houthi attack drones
The US military’s Central Command has released a video of the AGR-20 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) destroying Houthi one-way attack munitions, illustrating a cost-effective way to destroy cheap unmanned air vehicles and one-way strike munitions.
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NewsLanding UAV destroys parked South Korean Surion
A South Korean army helicopter was destroyed when an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) crashed into it while attempting to land.
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NewsChina’s mystery 'sixth-generation' jet appears again
The prototype of a new Chinese combat aircraft tentatively dubbed ‘J-36’ has apparently made its second public appearance, with new footage emerging of the jet in flight.
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In depthRAAF combat fleet evolves for a more challenging world
Australia’s combat fleet is at a defining moment for the 21st century, with an ever-darkening geopolitical environment and the emergence of new capabilities.
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NewsKAI to extend lifespan of Indonesian KT-1s
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a contract to extend the life of KT-1B basic trainers in service with Indonesia’s air force.
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NewsTejas Mk1 conducts successful test of Astra air-to-air missile
A prototype of the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk1 has successfully launched a locally developed air-to-air missile.
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NewsKAI, Hanwha take stakes in AI companies
Top South Korean defence aerospace players continue to invest in companies that specialise in artificial intelligence.
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NewsAVIC tests two new eVTOL aircraft
Chinese national airframer AVIC is conducting tests with two new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, as EHang’s EH216-S makes its first flight in Mexico.
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NewsSouth Korea takes delivery of first naval MH-60R
South Korea has taken delivery of its first of 12 Sikorsky MH-60R naval helicopters, with the type set to enter service in 2026.
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NewsIndia develops life support system for Tejas fighter
India has conducted successful tests of a new integrated life support system (ILSS) for the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.
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NewsBoeing lands upgrade, support contract for Australian E-7As
Boeing has landed an A$569 million ($360 million) contract for upgrade and maintenance work on the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.