All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 8
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NewsKAI opens new R&D location for rotary-wing work
Korea Aerospace Industries has completed the construction of a new Rotary Wing Flight Center, where it will conduct research and development work for rotary-wing aircraft.
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NewsSeoul clears funds for air-to-air missile work, ups budget for F-15K upgrade
South Korea will develop a short-range air-to-air missile for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter, as it also increases funding for its Boeing F-15K upgrade programme.
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NewsNamibia takes delivery of two Y-9E tactical transports
Namibia has become the first international customer of the Shaanxi Y-9E tactical transport, taking delivery of two examples.
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NewsHanwha Aerospace taps US Navy vet to lead international business
Hanwha Aerospace has named Michael Coulter to head its global defence business, as the company looks to
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NewsBAE Systems Australia flies autonomous strike UAV STRIX
BAE Systems Australia has conducted initial flight-test work with its developmental STRIX unmanned air vehicle.
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NewsHAL clinches contract for 12 Su-30MKIs
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has secured an Indian government contract to produce 12 additional Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters.
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NewsT-6 Texan to replace Fuji T-7 as JASDF basic trainer
Tokyo has selected the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II to replace the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF’s) fleet of Fuji T-7s in the basic training role.
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NewsKAI wins six-year contract extension for 737 Max empennage
Korea Aerospace Industries has secured a six-year extension from Boeing to supply the empennage for the 737 Max.
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NewsUSA clears possible Ukraine F-16 support deal
The US government has cleared the possible sale of a sustainment package for Ukraine’s Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters, as the beleaguered country takes delivery of its second batch of the type.
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NewsBoeing gets $451 million contract for Japan F-15J upgrade equipment
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $451 million contract to obtain key equipment for Tokyo’s F-15J upgrade programme.
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NewsKAI wins support contract for Seoul’s future KF-21 fleet
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has entered a support contract with the South Korean government for the KF-21 fighter.
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NewsUSN, JMSDF squadrons to work more closely on electronic attack
The US Navy (USN) has entered a pact with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) to collaborate more closely in the field of electronic attack.
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NewsMBDA to commence production of Meteors for KF-21
South Korea has entered a contract with MBDA for Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae fighter.
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NewsUS Air Force strikes central Syria as Assad emerges in Moscow
The US Air Force has mounted air strikes in Syria as the nation’s fallen dictator Bashar al-Assad has emerged in Russia, and questions mount about Russia’s airpower foothold in the Middle East.
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NewsCommander of USAF bomber force sees need to re-evaluate B-21 fleet plans
A senior US Air Force leader suggests that it would be prudent to consider obtaining significantly more Northrop Grumman B-21 bombers given the existing nature of threats.
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NewsRaytheon completes key review of new Super Hornet EW system
Raytheon has completed a key design review for its prospective new electronic warfare (EW) system for the US Navy’s Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
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NewsPoor communications slowed Saab 340 evacuation in Australia
Communications issues led to challenges during the evacuation of a Regional Express (Rex) Saab 340.
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NewsNew Delhi clears new EW gear for India’s Su-30MKIs
New Delhi has cleared the acquisition of new electronic warfare (EW) equipment for the Indian air force’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters, as well as locally-produced helicopters for the coast guard.
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NewsEmbraer, Brazilian air force continue work on possible C-390 MPA
Embraer will continue to explore the potential to develop a maritime patrol variant of the C-390 tactical transport.
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NewsJapan commits to MQ-9B SeaGuardian
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has selected the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian for an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) requirement.