All articles by Ryan Finnerty – Page 21
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In depthUS manufacturers ramp solid rocket motor production amid surging munitions demand
After years of decline left the US aerospace industry with just a single independent producer of rocket motor engines to power critical missiles, a global surge in munitions purchases has spurred major defence manufacturers to develop new production capacity.
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NewsF-35s team with uncrewed jet in latest USMC exercises
The US Marine Corps successfully teamed an XQ-58 Valkyrie autonomous jet with four F-35Bs, with the uncrewed Valkyrie providing forward threat targeting data to the flight of stealth fighters.
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In depthBoeing will not ‘walk away’ from financially challenged defence contracts, Ortberg says
Despite punishing financial losses on several military contracts, with no end in sight, Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg says his company remains committed to delivering on its full portfolio of defence programmes.
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NewsMultiple dead in terrorist attack at Turkish Aerospace
At least four people are known to have been killed in an attack against Turkish Aerospace in Ankara, which leaders in Turkey are describing as a terrorist incident.
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NewsAmerican weapon manufacturers report record orders at home and abroad
Surging orders for long-range missiles and air defence systems has driven backlogs to record levels, according to US arms manufacturers.
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NewsF-35 deliveries ramp up but full combat certification remains elusive
While F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin has resumed delivery of the globally important fifth-generation fighter, certification of the newest jets for full combat operations continues to pose technical challenges.
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NewsUS Navy designates E-6B replacement the E-130J
The US Navy’s fleet of E-6B Mercury nuclear missile command and control jets will be replaced by a Lockheed Martin C-130J-based platform, now designated the E-130J.
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NewsJapan inaugurates second aircraft carrier with landing of US F-35B
Short take-off and landing stealth fighters from a US Navy test squadron made the F-35’s first landing on the JS Kaga – a converted helicopter carrier officially labelled as a multi-functional destroyer by Tokyo and Washington.
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NewsMilitary operators increasingly turn to business jets for specialty missions
Drawn by reliability and affordability, militaries are increasingly turning to business jets to fill niche roles within their aviation fleets including intelligence collection and electronic warfare.
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NewsAirbus developing uncrewed UH-72 helicopter for Pacific logistics role
Airbus plans to develop an unmanned variant of its H145-derived UH-72B Lakota military helicopter with autonomous flight capability under a US Marine Corps logistics programme.
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NewsSpirt AeroSystems furloughs 700 workers as Boeing strike drags on
The aerostructures supplier is sending home 700 workers on its 767 and 777 fuselage programmes, as a machinists strike at partner Boeing has hobbled aircraft production.
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NewsUS B-2 stealth bombers strike targets in Yemen
The USA’s military headquarters for the Middle East oversaw air strikes, including those conducted by B-2 stealth bombers, against weapons storage sites in Houthi-controlled Yemen.
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NewsRecord number of Chinese military aircraft tracked around Taiwan
Chinese military activity around the self-governing island has been steadily increasing for several years, with a record-setting number of aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army Air Force identified during Beijing’s recent blockade exercise surrounding Taiwan.
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NewsL3Harris appeals selection of Sierra Nevada for US Army intelligence jet
Work on the army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System business jet-based intelligence programme is now paused, while auditors review the process by which the service selected Sierra Nevada Corporation over L3Harris.
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NewsUS Army announces survivability and communications upgrades for rotorcraft fleet
Lockheed Martin will develop a new electronic warfare system for the service’s attack helicopters, while BAE Systems is upgrading its rotary-wing fleet with new encrypted radios and missile warning systems.
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NewsNegotiations ongoing to extend Black Hawk production to 2032
Sikorsky and the US Army are continuing negotiations on the 11th multi-year procurement deal for UH-60 Black Hawks, which would see production of the iconic helicopter extended to 2032.
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NewsBell drops Spirit AeroSystems as supplier of FLRAA fuselages
The decision from Bell comes as Boeing works to close its acquisition of Spirit, which manufacturers numerous structural components for Boeing jets, including 737 fuselages.
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In depthSikorsky to modify ‘MX’ Black Hawk for autonomous flight
Under a $6 million grant from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Sikorsky will modify a government-owned UH-60M helicopter with autonomy technologies that could allow for single-pilot or fully pilotless flight.
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NewsBoeing to cut 10% of workforce and end 767F production, while delaying 777X
Boeing plans to lay off roughly 17,000 workers, delay its first 777-9 delivery and end 767 Freighter production, part of a plan to restructure its business around “core” products and keep afloat amid a crippling machinists strike and numerous other business challenges.
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NewsSee cockpit footage of an F-35 road landing in Finland
Following its milestone landing of a Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighter on a Finland roadway in September, the US Air Force has released cockpit footage of the event, which marked the first time a US stealth aircraft had done so in Europe.