All articles by Ryan Finnerty – Page 15
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NewsPoland signs lease agreement with US Army covering eight Apache attack helicopters
The eight older Boeing AH-64Ds will serve as an advance force for 96 new AH-64Es Poland plans to buy from the US airframer.
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NewsArgentina unveils first of used F-16s being acquired from Denmark
Buenos Aires is only now rebuilding its fighter fleet more 40 years after diplomatic fallout over the Falklands War left the country barred from accessing modern combat aircraft.
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In depthUS Air Force dubs new OA-1K armed crop duster ‘Skyraider II’ ahead of first delivery
The US Air Force and Special Operations Command are preparing to field the new low-cost close air support platform developed under the Armed Overwatch programme, which uses an Air Tractor turboprop modified for combat service by L3Harris.
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In depthTrump to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico in March
US President Donald Trump on 27 February affirmed his intention to raise import duties on the two key trade partners starting on 4 March, after previously delaying the punitive measures.
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NewsCanadian start-up reveals balloon-launched glider for long-range strike
Alberta-based Landing Zones Canada has completed development and flight testing of the Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System, a low-observable glider that deploys from stratospheric altitudes via balloon to deliver lethal effects over significant distances.
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NewsUS Navy renews fighter avionics sustainment contract with GE Aerospace
The performance-based logistics agreement will cover fighter jets from the US, Australian and Spanish navies as well as Bell AH-1Z attack helicopters from the US Marine Corps.
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NewsUS Navy works to salvage crashed EA-18G from San Deigo harbour
Underwater salvage divers and explosive ordnance disposal technicians have already recovered more than 7,275kg (16,000lb) of wreckage from the doomed fighter jet, which crashed into the waters of San Diego Bay on 12 February.
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NewsBoeing rolls out anti-submarine warfare upgrades for US Navy P-8As amid Taiwan tension
The modifications incorporate a new combat systems suite featuring improved computer processing, a wide-band satellite communication system, a signals intelligence capability, a submarine track management system and additional communications and acoustics systems to enhance search, detection and targeting capabilities.
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NewsUSAF advances sixth-generation engine designs from Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace
The US Air Force has completed a detailed design review of two adaptive-cycle engine designs under the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion effort, which aims to develop a turbofan for potential sixth-generation aircraft.
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In depthF-15EX deemed effective against fifth-generation threats in Pentagon evaluation
The latest version of the venerable Boeing multi-role fighter has been assessed as operationally effective in an air superiority role by Pentagon auditors, including against fifth-generation aircraft operated by adversary forces.
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NewsUS Navy expands funding for PteroDynamics autonomous logistics UAV
The service expanded funding for development of the company’s vertical take-off and landing Transwing autonomous aircraft by an additional $4.6 million, which will be used to build a test platform capable of delivering a 22.5kg (50lb) payload at least 400nm (740km).
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NewsUS Air Force drills F-35 pilots for Pacific operations
In the latest iteration of the ongoing combat readiness exercises known as Bamboo Eagle, American pilots of the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter were tested on skills needed to operate the single-engined jet over water for long durations.
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NewsRaytheon progressing with development of Stinger replacement
The US Army plans to replace Raytheon’s Cold War-era shoulder-launched FIM-92 anti-air missile with the Next-Generation Short Range Interceptor amid surging demand for flexible air defence capability.
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In depthChina rehearsing forced unification campaign around Taiwan: US Pacific commander
The top American officer in the Indo-Pacific region, Admiral Samuel Paparo, says Beijing is not simply conducting regular training exercises around Taiwan, but is rehearsing a military campaign to force the unification of Taiwan with mainland China.
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In depthL3Harris stays focused on military business jet conversions despite army setback
Although it lost out on a major US Army contract to develop a new long-range surveillance aircraft based on a Bombardier business jet, L3Harris continues to deliver similar aircraft that will be deployed to hotspots like the Korean Peninsula, along with new electronic warfare aircraft for the US Air Force, Italy and Australia.
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NewsBrazil begins flight testing of indigenous carrier-based uncrewed aircraft
Brazilian manufacturer Stella Tecnologia has started land-based flight tests with the company’s Albatroz remotely piloted aircraft, which Brasilia eventually hopes to operate from the Brazilian navy’s NAM Atlantico light aircraft carrier.
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NewsCanada reaffirms defence relationship with USA amid tariff tensions
Although the diplomatic relationship between the two North American allies has hit its lowest ebb in over a century, Canada’s top defence official is reaffirming the military relationship between Ottawa and Washington.
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In depthTaiwan seeking new E-2D airborne early warning aircraft from USA
Taiwan has reportedly submitted a formal request to Washington for the purchase six E-2D airborne early warning aircraft from US manufacturer Northrop Grumman to replace the older fleet of five E-2Ks.
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NewsNorthrop Grumman prepares to deliver second and third MQ-4Cs to Australia
One of the maritime surveillance UAVs is already in service with the Royal Australian Air Force, with two more examples undergoing final evaluations before delivery.
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NewsRestored ‘Franken-bird’ F-35 returns to flight
After more than a year of work, engineers and maintenance experts from the US Air Force and Lockheed Martin successfully flew a regenerated F-35 fighter formed by splicing together sections from two damaged jets to form a single working aircraft.