All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 29
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NewsMQ-20 Avenger to serve in autonomous aggressor role
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-20 Avenger unmanned air vehicle has been tapped to perform autonomous “red air” training missions against fighter aircraft.
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NewsRAAF takes delivery of first MQ-4C Triton at Tindal base
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken delivery of its first Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicle during a ceremony at RAAF Tindal, where the long-range surveillance asset will be based.
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NewsUkrainian F-16s are no “golden bullet”: USAFE chief
A US Air Force leader says that Ukraine’s receipt of Lockheed Martin F-16s is an important step in its fight against Russia but warns that it will not lead immediately to air superiority.
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NewsDefence orders boost KAI’s profits, revenue
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) enjoyed a strong second quarter on the back of government orders for key aircraft programmes.
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NewsKF-21 could join battle for new Philippine fighter
The Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter looks poised to join a long-running competition in the Philippines.
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NewsRex suspends bookings on big domestic routes as Australian PM weighs in
Australian carrier Regional Express (Rex Airlines) has stopped taking bookings for flights on domestic routes between major cities.
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NewsNetherlands to obtain JASSM-ER long-range munition
The Netherlands is set to become the world’s fifth international operator of the Lockheed Martin AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER).
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NewsAsia-Pacific airlines see strong international passenger, cargo traffic in June
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific are enjoying strong summer international travel demand, while also getting a cargo boost from e-commerce activity and security issues affecting Red Sea shipping.
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NewsSIAEC sees continued strong demand for MRO work
SIA Engineering (SIAEC) expects demand for MRO services to remain strong, although supply chain challenges have extended the time of some aircraft checks.
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NewsKAI works to sell updated FA-50s to existing customers
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is focused on the potential to expand FA-50 fleets with existing customers in Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand.
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NewsGE Aerospace to overhaul, upgrade engines on new USAF 'Doomsday' jets
GE Aerospace will overhaul and upgrade the GEnx-2B engines that power the Boeing 747-8I aircraft that will be converted into the US Air Force’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC).
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NewsLockheed aeronautics boss details F-35 delivery ramp-up plan
Lockheed Martin’s aeronautics chief is upbeat about the resumption of F-35 deliveries following a long pause, as it also looks to boost production of the F-16V.
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NewsTurkish Aerospace chief eyes further growth of helicopter business
Turkish Aerospace is seeing progress across its rotorcraft portfolio, with continued work on the 6t T625 Gokbey helicopter and a pending restart of T-70 production.
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NewsRTX touts Stormbreaker progress and importance of evolving capabilities
An RTX executive suggests the deployment ofthe Stormbreaker precision-guided bomb is going well, and outlines how industry must react to rapidly evolving adversary capabilities.
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NewsNew prototype will give Turkey’s Kaan a boost in late 2025
The new leader of Turkish Aerospace suggests that testing with the developmental Kaan fighter will likely gain steam from late 2025, as the company also looks at the next potential variant of the Hurjet advanced jet trainer.
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NewsAntonov, Boeing in pact to explore collaboration areas
Boeing and Antonov have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore ways to work together on defence projects.
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NewsHanwha Aerospace looks to join engine big leagues
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace is poised to play a key role in the nation’s next aerospace endeavour: the creation of an indigenous fighter engine.
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NewsLeonardo announces M-346 Block 20 upgrades
Leonardo is working on a series of updates for the M-346 advanced jet trainer aimed at enhancing its core training function, as well as improving its combat capabilities.
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NewsFirestar Systems stokes interest in loitering munitions
Firestar Systems is seeing strong interest from developing markets for its range of unmanned air vehicles for both intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and strike missions.
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In depthKAI, Korean compatriots set for big presence at Farnborough
South Korean aerospace companies have had a strong two years since their last appearance at the Farnborough air show.