All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 5
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RMAF 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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Chinese 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.
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Baykar continues test work with unmanned naval aircraft
Turkish unmanned air vehicle manufacturer Baykar Technologies continues test work with various platforms, including the first weapons launch from the developmental TB3.
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Chinese start-up to explore high-speed, suborbital airliner
A Chinese start-up will conduct research into a “suborbital airliner” powered by a ramrotor detonation engine.
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Philippines continues to grow S-70i fleet
Manila’s fleet of Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk helicopters continues to grow, with 10 additional rotorcraft delivered during 2024.
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In depth
Boeing’s big bet on Australia’s MQ-28
The Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat is a crucial part of the airframer’s collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) strategy and stands to enhance Australia’s position in the global defence aerospace industry.
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Japan cleared for additional JASSM-ER strike weapons
The US government has cleared the potential sale of additional long-range air-to-surface missiles to arm Japanese combat aircraft.
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New Surion amphibious assault variant takes flight
The developmental attack variant of the Korea Aerospace Industries KUH-1 Surion has conducted its maiden sortie.
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Japanese police receive two H160s
Japan’s National Police Agency has taken delivery of a pair of Airbus Helicopters H160 medium-twins, becoming the type’s first parapublic operator in Japan.
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USA clears possible Bell 412 sale to Zambia
The US government has cleared the possible sale of Bell 412 utility helicopters to Zambia.
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Anka III drops guided munition from weapons bay
The Turkish Aerospace Anka III unmanned air vehicle has successfully dropped a guided weapon from its weapons bay.
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Thailand defence minister endorses air force’s Gripen E/F selection
Thailand’s government has expressed support for the Royal Thai Air Force’s decision to obtain the Saab Gripen E/F fighter.
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Crashed Jeju Air flight-data recorder dispatched to USA
The flight-data recorder of the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 that crashed on 29 December 2024 has been dispatched to the USA
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Japan cleared for massive AMRAAM buy
Japan has been cleared to obtain over 1,000 Raytheon AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs).
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Investigators retrieve voice recordings from crashed Jeju Air 737-800
Investigators have retrieved voice files from the cockpit-voice recorder of a crashed Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, with the aircraft’s damaged flight-data recorder to be sent to the USA for further work.
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Philippine air force retires OV-10 Bronco, AH-1S Cobra
The Philippine air force has retired its Rockwell OV-10 Bronco light attack aircraft and Bell AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters.
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Turkey’s Baykar to acquire Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace
The Italian government has cleared the sale of Piaggio Aerospace to Turkish unmanned air vehicle maker Baykar Technologies.
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Volocopter enters insolvency following cash shortfall
Advanced air mobility developer Volocopter has entered insolvency proceedings, as it pledges to continue its quest for funding.
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Inquiry into deadly Jeju Air 737-800 crash gets under way
A probe into the deadly crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 at Muan has commenced, with concerns raised about the condition of the jet’s flight-data recorder.
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Analysis
Beijing ups AEW&C game with emergence of KJ-3000
Beijing is taking steps to advance its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) capabilities, with the emergence of the long-rumoured Xian KJ-3000.