All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 4
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In depthIndian air chief outlines combat aircraft priorities amid regional tensions
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh discusses indigenous fighter programmes and potential overseas acquisitions following a recent conflict with Pakistan, as India faces growing regional security challenges from China’s expanding stealth fighter capabilities.
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NewsUS may reconsider Taiwan’s MH-60R request
The US government may be reconsidering Taiwan’s request for Sikorsky MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters, although Northrtop Grumman E-2D Hawkeye aircraft remain off limits.
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NewsIndonesian air force affirms KF-21 interest after test pilot sortie
An Indonesian air force test pilot has conducted a sortie in the developmental Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter, signalling that Jakarta remains attached to the type amid its apparent interest in other fighters.
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NewsAustralia receives first two AH-64E Apaches
Australia’s army has received its first two Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters at RAAF Townsville, marking the start of deliveries from a 29-aircraft order under the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter programme.
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NewsAnduril and Korean Air partner on autonomous wildfire response UAVs
Anduril and Korean Air are developing an autonomous unmanned aircraft system designed to manage wildfire response operations with minimal human intervention, expanding their existing partnership into firefighting applications.
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NewsIndonesia to receive six additional T-50I trainers from November
The Indonesian air force will begin receiving six additional Korea Aerospace Industries T-50I advanced jet trainers from November, following an original order announcement in 2021.
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NewsLockheed Martin secures contract for 296 F-35 fighters
Lockheed Martin has secured a $12.5 billion contract modification covering 296 F-35 Lightning II fighters across lots 18 and 19, with deliveries to US and international customers beginning in 2026.
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NewsE-2D conducts air-to-air refuelling tests with three French types
The Northrop Grumman E-2D airborne early warning and control aircraft has successfully conducted refuelling tests with three French military types.
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NewsRoyal Thai Air Force orders two additional Airbus H225s
The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered two additional Airbus Helicopters H225s for search and rescue and emergency medical services roles, with completion work to be handled locally by Thai Aviation Industries.
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NewsIndia retires last MiG-21 Bison fighters after six decades
India has retired its last MiG-21 Bison fighters in a ceremony at Air Force Station Chandigarh, ending six decades of service for the Cold War-era type that served as the backbone of the nation’s air force through multiple conflicts with Pakistan.
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NewsUS clears possible $1.23bn German AMRAAM missile sale
The USA has approved a potential $1.23 billion sale of up to 400 AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles to Germany, destined for the Luftwaffe’s incoming Lockheed Martin F-35A fleet as European nations boost air-to-air capabilities amid rising Russian threats.
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NewsNew Delhi formalises buy of 97 more Tejas Mk1A fighters
New Delhi has formalised the long-expected acquisition of 97 Hindustan Aeronautics Tejas Mk1A fighters, with deliveries to commence in 2027-2028.
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NewsBoeing to relocate Super Hornet life extension work from St Louis
Boeing will relocate service life modification work for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet from St Louis to other locations as part of expansion plans at the key manufacturing site.
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NewsRaytheon unveils gallium nitride-enhanced APG-82 radar
Raytheon has unveiled an enhanced version of its APG-82 radar incorporating gallium nitride technology to improve target detection and engagement capabilities, while its electronic warfare system for the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet reaches a development milestone.
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NewsJapan, USA launch joint research into CCA safety technology
Japan and the USA will conduct joint research into safety assurance technology for collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) that operate autonomously with artificial intelligence, focusing on runtime assurance systems that monitor AI behaviour.
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NewsKorean Air edges closer to winning Korean EW aircraft bid
Korean Air and LIG Nex1 have emerged as the highest-scoring bidders in South Korea’s electronic warfare aircraft programme, ahead of rivals Korea Aerospace Industries and Hanwha Systems in the W1.8 trillion competition.
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NewsUS Air Force receives F-35A instrumented for flight-test work
The US Air Force has taken delivery of a Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter that will be employed for testing software updates and new weapons.
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AnalysisChinese naval airpower enters new era with Fujian electromagnetic launch system tests
China’s navy has commenced flight tests from its new CNS Fujian aircraft carrier, with J-15T and J-35 fighters – plus KJ-600 airborne early warning and control aircraft – shown launching via electromagnetic catapults and conducting arrested landings in online footage, marking a significant capability enhancement.
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NewsTaiwan’s Apex Aviation promotes ISR-roled P2012
Taiwan’s Apex Aviation is promoting a civilian-operated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft based on the Tecnam Aircraft P2012 SMP Sentinel.
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NewsKratos unveils Mighty Hornet 4 attack drone with Taiwan
Kratos and Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology have unveiled the Mighty Hornet 4 attack unmanned air vehicle, derived from the MQM-178 target drone, as part of Taiwan’s expanding drone defence capabilities.