All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 25
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NewsAustralia to build F-35A-capable Joint Strike Missile locally
Australia will partner with Kongsberg Defence Australia to manufacture long-range strike missiles domestically, including the air-launched Joint Strike Missile (JSM).
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NewsFirst RAAF pilot takes control of MQ-28A Ghost Bat
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) officer has become the first non-Boeing pilot to fly the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat unmanned air vehicle.
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NewsKAI and Thai counterpart sign T-50TH MRO support pact
Korea Aerospace Industries and Thai Aerospace Industries have entered a pact related to the local support of T-50TH advanced jet trainers.
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NewsUS government clears South Korea’s follow-on AH-64E buy
The US government has cleared the potential sale of 36 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to South Korea.
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NewsAmerican indicted for obtaining F-4 parts for Iran
The US government has indicted a California businessman for allegedly attempting to supply components for the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom to Iran.
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NewsUS government clears sale of additional MQ-9 Reapers to Italy
The US government has cleared the potential sale of six General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9 Block 5 Reaper unmanned air vehicles to Italy.
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NewsSouth Korea reduces Indonesia’s KF-21 financial commitment
South Korea will reduce Indonesia’s funding commitment on the joint KF-21/IF-X fighter programme, removing a long-running irritant between the two partners.
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NewsJapan Coast Guard orders two MQ-9B SeaGuardians
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has ordered a pair of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned air vehicles.
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NewsMQ-9B supported LRASM targeting, sub hunting at RIMPAC
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned air vehicle demonstrated new capabilities at a recent naval exercise.
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NewsThailand grasps for sweeter offsets in fighter competition
Thailand’s government has extended the deadline to accept offers in a competition that pits the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72 against the Saab Gripen E/F.
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NewsUS government clears possible Israeli F-15IA sale
The US government has cleared the possible sale of 50 new Boeing F-15IA fighters to Israel, as well as 25 upgrade kits for legacy F-15Is.
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NewsIndia’s AIESL to provide local support for P-8I Neptune fleet
Air India Engineering Services (AIESL) has entered an agreement with Boeing to provide local MRO support for the Indian Navy’s P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft.
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NewsAirAsia to pioneer international flights to India’s Andaman Islands
AirAsia Malaysia plans a new route to Port Blair, the first international service to India’s remote Andaman Islands.
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NewsLockheed hands first C-130J to RNZAF
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first of five C-130J tactical transports to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).
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NewsPLAAF fighter drops flares in path of Philippine air force NC212i
Manila has condemned the unsafe intercept by a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) fighter of a Philippine air force aircraft over Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
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NewsNorthrop seals South Korea pact for Surion minesweeping system
Northrop Grumman has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean firm Genohco related to its contract to supply the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System for the minesweeping variant of the Korea Aerospace Industries KUH-1 Surion.
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NewsUSAF formalises E-7A prototype contract with Boeing
The US Air Force has formalised a $2.6 billion contract with Boeing for a pair of E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) prototypes.
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Airline BusinessCebu Pacific boss sees clear path to greater market share
Cebu Pacific is confident of growing its market share in the Philippines, adding aircraft as its key rivals lack fleet growth options.
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NewsUSAF F-22s, RAAF F-35s in joint “hot-pit” refuelling exercise
Stealth fighters from the US Air Force (USAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have conducted a joint “hot-pit” refuelling exercise.
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NewsCebu Pacific in it for the long term with PW1100G
Cebu Pacific sees challenges relating to the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G easing and is confident in the long-term outlook for the troubled powerplant.