All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 5
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NewsRand urges US Air Force to expand European cross-servicing for ACE operations
US think tank Rand has urged the US Air Force to deepen maintenance partnerships with European allies to support dispersed operations under the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) strategy, citing challenges with Lockheed Martin F-16 and F-35 interoperability.
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NewsAIDC partners with local firm on T-400 unmanned helicopter
Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) has formed partnerships to develop the T-400 unmanned helicopter, targeting both civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and offshore operations.
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NewsNetherlands cleared to obtain over 200 AMRAAMs
The Netherlands has been cleared to obtain up to 232 Raytheon AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs).
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NewsSouth Korea clarifies KF-21 weapons development plans
Seoul will develop indigenous air-launched weapons for its KF-21 fighter programme while initially arming the aircraft with overseas-procured missiles, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration confirms.
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NewsRaytheon F3R upgrade delivers longest known F-22 AMRAAM shot
Raytheon’s F3R hardware upgrade has enabled the longest known AIM-120 AMRAAM engagement from a fifth-generation fighter, with late 2024 tests demonstrating significantly extended range capabilities from a US Air Force Lockheed Martin F-22.
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NewsDelhi ATC workload led to double TCAS alerts between Vistara A320, Ethiopian 787
A controller’s heavy workload at Delhi airport led to two traffic collision alerts between a landing Vistara A320 and a departing Ethiopian Airways 787 in November 2023.
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NewsAir Niugini takes delivery of first Airbus A220-300
The Papua New Guinea carrier becomes the 25th airline globally to operate the A220 as it begins replacing its aging Fokker fleet.
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NewsMQ-9A Reaper successfully deploys Switchblade loitering munition
General Atomics and AeroVironment have successfully tested the deployment of Switchblade 600 loitering munitions from an MQ-9A Reaper, extending strike range in contested airspace.
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NewsUSMC to store Ospreys in Australia between annual rotations
The US Marine Corps will begin storing MV-22 Osprey tiltrotors in northern Australia between annual training deployments, marking a significant evolution in the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin initiative.
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NewsUSAF B-2 teams with Norwegian F-35As in QUICKSINK anti-shipping test
A Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bomber has successfully engaged a maritime target in the Norwegian Sea during a long-range mission from the USA, demonstrating advanced sensor-to-shooter capabilities with Norwegian F-35As.
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NewsAir Cambodia commits to 20 Comac C909 narrowbodies
Air Cambodia has placed firm orders for 10 Comac C909 narrowbodies with letters of intent for 10 more, potentially becoming the third international operator of the Chinese-built aircraft.
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NewsSingapore confirms acquisition of four Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft
Singapore has announced plans to acquire four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to strengthen its anti-submarine capabilities and maritime security awareness.
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In depthAustralia’s MQ-28 on the hunt for key production decision
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat, Australia’s first domestically designed combat aircraft since the Second World War, has demonstrated its capabilities in its first public flight at the Woomera test facility.
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NewsBoeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes public flying debut
Two MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft performed their first public flight demonstration at Australia’s Woomera test range, showcasing Boeing’s progress in autonomous military aviation.
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AnalysisChina’s military parade delivers more pageantry than airpower innovation
China’s military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Second World War’s end featured two new support aircraft but lacked major reveals such as the anticipated H-20 stealth bomber.
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NewsUS Army Apache fires Spike NLOS missile in European first
A Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopter has successfully fired a Rafael Spike NLOS missile at maritime targets during the first European demonstration of the long-range capability.
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NewsAir National Guard tests CSAR helicopter defences against fighters
Exercise pits F-15D against HH-60G Pave Hawk and HH-60W Jolly Green II to evaluate electronic countermeasures effectiveness in maritime environments.
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NewsUS clears support packages for Polish F-35s and UK C-17s
The US government has approved two significant military support packages, including a $1.85 billion sustainment deal for Poland’s F-35A fighters and an $861 million support package for the UK’s C-17 strategic transport fleet.
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NewsContaminated hydraulic fluid caused Alaska F-35A crash
A US Air Force investigation has determined that water-contaminated hydraulic fluid froze in extreme cold conditions, causing an F-35A to become uncontrollable before crashing in Alaska.
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NewsMystery tailless UAV spotted in China
An image has surfaced showing what appears to be a Chinese high-altitude, tailless unmanned air vehicle (UAV) with striking similarities to the secretive US Northrop Grumman RQ-180.