All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 8
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NewsSouth Korea commences P-8A operations
South Korea’s navy has commenced operations with the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
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NewsUS Navy adds more long-range sub-killer kits for P-8A
The US Navy has entered a contract that will enhance the ability of its Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to strike submarines at longer ranges.
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InterviewHAL chief focuses on key programmes as company evolves for new niche
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is pressing ahead with several fixed-wing combat aircraft programmes, as it also places a bigger emphasis on research and development and overseas partnerships.
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NewsThink tank calls for enhanced USAF MRO in Japan
The Centre for Strategic & International Studies has called for Japan to play a greater role in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of US Air Force aircraft in the Asia-Pacific.
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NewsUS clears sale of bomb guidance kits to Israel
The US government has cleared the possible sale of $510 million in munition guidance kits to Israel.
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NewsMinesweeping Surion variant conducts maiden sortie
Korea Aerospace Industries has conducted the maiden sortie of the prototype of its mine-sweeping helicopter, a new variant of the KUH-1 Surion.
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NewsParaguay receives four Super Tucanos
Embraer has delivered four A-29 Super Tucanos to the Paraguayan air force at a ceremony at an air base near Asuncion.
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NewsAudit flags issues with Japanese P-1 availability
An audit has revealed major sustainment challenges facing Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft, which have reduced availability of the type.
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NewsKAI wins order for 20 more KF-21s
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a follow-on order from Seoul for additional KF-21 fighters, as Hanwha Aerospace secures more engine production work.
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NewsFrance and Saab to negotiate GlobalEye acquisition
France’s DGA defence procurement agency and Saab have entered an agreement related to the possible acquisition of the GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
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NewsSikorsky sees growing role for AI, automation in helicopter operations
Sikorsky executives feel that artificial intelligence and automation will play an increasingly important role in manned helicopters.
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NewsAustralia’s Drone Forge to obtain 17 Flexrotor UAVs
Australian start-up Drone Forge has entered an agreement to obtain six Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor unmanned air vehicle systems, comprising 17 aircraft.
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NewsUS Navy MH-60Rs get serious about counter-UAS mission
The Sikorsky MH-60R naval warfare helicopter has emerged as a key platform for defending US Navy warships from small, cheap unmanned air systems.
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NewsRSAF, Airbus Helicopters team up to test MUM-T with H225M
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will test manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) with its Airbus Helicopters H225M utility helicopters.
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NewsDarkening geopolitical mood to drive defence cooperation: Boeing
Boeing executives have underlined the increasingly challenging geopolitical picture facing customers for the company’s defence products.
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NewsNetherlands orders aeromedical evacuation system for C-390
Embraer has entered a contract with the Netherlands to provide an aeromedical evacuation system for the nation’s C-390 tactical transports.
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NewsBombardier and Leonardo exploring Global 6500 maritime surveillance aircraft
Bombardier and Leonardo will collaborate on a Maritime Multi-Mission Aircraft based on the Global 6500 business jet.
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NewsP&W highlights importance of diversifying element suppliers
Engine maker Pratt & Whitney is cognisant of potential bottlenecks in the production of certain minerals and sees diversified supply sources as a key strategy.
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NewsRaytheon pushes for new PhantomStrike radar customers
Raytheon is actively engaged in discussions with potential customers for its PhantomStrike active electronically scanned array radar, as it also looks to ensure its access to a key radar ingredient.
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NewsParis air show blocks key Israeli defence stands
Israel has blasted a French decision to block access to the stands of key Israeli defence companies at the Paris air show.