Greg Waldron
Greg Waldron is the Defence Managing Editor at FlightGlobal, leading the publication’s global defence coverage. Based in the Asia-Pacific, he has reported extensively on the rise of Chinese airpower and broader airpower developments across the region and worldwide. Since joining FlightGlobal in 2009, Waldron has received multiple journalism accolades, including the 2023 Aerospace Reporter of the Year award. Prior to this, he worked as a freelance writer covering a wide range of topics—including aviation, finance, healthcare, and travel—and began his career reporting on Asia-Pacific stock markets for a major newswire.
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NewsSaab plans 2027 unmanned demonstrator for Swedish fighter decision
Saab will fly an unmanned fighter-sized demonstrator aircraft in 2027 as part of Sweden’s Future Fighter System programme, informing Stockholm’s decision on its next combat aircraft by 2030.
NewsUS Air Force tests Extended Range Attack Munition cruise missile
The US Air Force has conducted a live-warhead test of the developmental Extended Range Attack Munition, marking significant progress in expanding its affordable long-range strike capabilities.
NewsEmbraer rolls out first C-390 transport for South Korea
Brazilian airframer reaches assembly milestone on first of three twin-engined transports ordered under Seoul’s Large Transport Aircraft requirement.
NewsSingapore A330 MRTT gains full automatic air refuelling certification
The Republic of Singapore Air Force has become the first operator to introduce fully certified automatic air-to-air refuelling capability on the Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), following qualification trials that covered day and night operations across multiple receiver types.
NewsBell targets Asia-Pacific military trainer replacement with 505
Bell is promoting its 505 light-single helicopter as a replacement for ageing military training fleets across Asia-Pacific, with the manufacturer identifying more than 50 potential opportunities in the region in the coming years.
NewsBird Aerosystems wins Asia-Pacific helicopter self-defence contract
Israeli defence specialist Bird Aerosystems has secured a multi-million dollar contract to supply directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) equipment for a helicopter upgrade programme in the Asia-Pacific region, with dozens of SPREOS units to be delivered under a technology transfer agreement.
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NewsSouth Korea to expand KF-21 AESA radar operational modes
South Korea will expand the operational modes of the active electronically scanned array radar equipping the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter, focusing on air-to-ground and air-to-sea capabilities to enhance the aircraft’s multi-role performance.
NewsRSAF to showcase Apache-F-16C combined aerial display
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will demonstrate a technically demanding 17-manoeuvre aerial display pairing a Boeing AH-64D Apache attack helicopter with a Lockheed Martin F-16C fighter jet at this year’s Singapore air show.
NewsChina’s J-10C fighter to debut at Singapore air show
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s August 1st display team has arrived in Singapore with seven Chengdu J-10C fighters, marking the type’s debut at the biennial show following recent combat success with Pakistan.
NewsRAAF receives first MC-55A Peregrine ISREW aircraft
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has accepted its first L3Harris MC-55A Peregrine intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare (ISREW) aircraft, with the Bombardier G550-derived platform arriving at RAAF Edinburgh on 24 January following delays to the programme.
NewsIndiGo A320neo engine failure traced to maintenance assembly error
A maintenance assembly error during a shop visit led to extensive internal damage in a Pratt & Whitney PW1127G engine powering an IndiGo A320neo, forcing the aircraft to return to Amritsar in February 2023, investigators have concluded.
NewsSouth Korea launches EW aircraft programme
South Korea has formally commenced development of its new electronic warfare (EW) aircraft, with defence contractor LIG Nex1 leading a W1.9 trillion ($1.3 billion) programme targeting deployment in 2034.
NewsUS clears Singapore’s planned purchase of four P-8A Poseidons
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved the potential sale of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Singapore, along with torpedoes, systems and support equipment, marking a significant enhancement of the city-state’s maritime surveillance capabilities.
NewsGA-ASI, Calidus sign UAE co-production pact for MQ-9B, Gambit
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with UAE-based Calidus Aerospace covering potential co-production of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit collaborative combat aircraft in the Emirates.
NewsSharp Airlines crew departed with pitot covers still fitted
The crew of a Sharp Airlines Fairchild SA227 freighter departed Townsville in darkness and rain without removing pitot tube covers, leading to erroneous airspeed readings during the 10 February flight, Australia’s safety bureau reports.
NewsSri Lanka air force to receive 10 ex-US Navy TH-57s
Sri Lanka’s air force will receive 10 Bell TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters formerly operated by the US Navy, with deliveries commencing in February to bolster training and disaster response capabilities following the devastating Cyclone Ditwah.
NewsTunisia takes delivery of former USAF C-130H
The Tunisian air force has taken delivery of a single Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport that formerly served with the US Air Force (USAF).
In depthCompetition intensifies to replace Southeast Asia’s ageing transport fleet
Southeast Asia’s ageing fleet of tactical transports – averaging 45.5 years for legacy C-130s – is creating significant replacement opportunities for Airbus Defence & Space, Embraer and Lockheed Martin, as nations modernise military airlift capabilities amid growing operational demands.
NewsMQ-9B SeaGuardian validates expanded ASW capability
General Atomics and the US Navy have validated expanded anti-submarine warfare capabilities for the MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft, with the type capable of deploying up to 80 sonobuoys and Multi-static Active Coherent technology for enhanced maritime surveillance.
NewsKF-21 completes four-year flight test campaign
Korea Aerospace Industries has completed flight testing of its KF-21 fighter two months ahead of schedule, with six prototypes accumulating 1,600 accident-free sorties since the programme’s maiden flight in July 2022.