All articles by Ryan Finnerty – Page 25
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NewsUSAF can no longer count on overseas bases for power projection
Top service leaders within the US Air Force say forward air bases can no longer be counted upon as sanctuaries for US forces in the era of modern conflict, and recently completed military exercises aimed to test new methods of generating combat sorties.
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NewsCanada begins construction of new quick reaction air base for F-35s
The new quick reaction alert facility at CFB Bagotville in Quebec will support the future deployment of Canada’s forthcoming Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters in support of North American airspace defence missions.
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In depthUkraine pursues retired NATO fighter pilots to fly new F-16 fleet
The government of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has informed US legislators that it will seek to recruit retired NATO fighter pilots to supplement the country’s air force, which recently began operating donated Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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NewsUSMC cites pilot error in 2023 fatal Osprey crash in Australia
Investigators have concluded that a loss of situational awareness by the pilot, rather than any material or mechanical failure, caused the August 2023 crash of a Bell-Boeing V-22 tiltrotor near Darwin, Australia that killed three US Marine Corps personnel.
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NewsPentagon orders stealth fighter-equipped aircraft carrier to Middle East
The deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln to the Middle East will add a squadron of sea-based Lockheed Martin F-35C stealth fighters and three squadrons of Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighters to the existing USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group already in the region.
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NewsUSAF crew faulted for Ellsworth B-1B crash
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
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NewsGreece to acquire up to 40 F-35s
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
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NewsUS, Canadian fighters intercept Russian and Chinese bombers off Alaska
The joint North American Aerospace Defense Command dispatched fighter aircraft from both the USA and Canada on 24 July to intercept a combined flight of bombers from Russia and China operating in international airspace around Alaska.
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NewsBell optimistic on 525 certification by year-end
Bell says civil aviation regulators are completing the last few evaluation flights on the new super-medium-twin helicopter, with executives hoping for a certification decision before the end of 2024.
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NewsBell anticipates formal start of FLRAA acquisition ‘any day’
Known in Pentagon lingo as Milestone B, the decision by US Army procurement authorities will formally launch a programme of record to acquire Bell’s next-generation tiltrotor, formerly known as the V-280.
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NewsBoeing to deliver Qatari F-15QAs at the conclusion of Farnborough air show
Boeing is flying four of the twin-engined fighter jets in displays at the UK’s Farnborough international air show, after which the aircraft will be turned over to the Qatari air force for delivery to Doha.
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NewsPratt & Whitney preparing to test simplified TJ150 engine with eye toward rapid production
With the aim of offering a small jet engine capable of rapid, large-scale production, propulsion supplier Pratt & Whitney is preparing to test a redesigned version of its TJ150 turbojet that boasts dramatically fewer components and a simplified assembly process.
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NewsLockheed resumes delivery of new F-35s after year-long pause
After a nearly year-long pause, the Pentagon has begun accepting new F-35 fighters from Lockheed Martin, despite ongoing issues certificating the latest technical configuration of the stealth aircraft.
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NewsGE Aerospace and Kratos partner on low-cost engine for small uncrewed jets
GE Aerospace and Kratos have teamed up to deliver a new turbofan engine to power a novel generation of small, uncrewed military aircraft.
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In depthSikorsky marks 50 years of flying the UH-60 Black Hawk
Half a century ago, a prototype example of the YUH-60A Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System lifted off from Sikorsky’s Stratford, Connecticut site, marking the first flight of a rotorcraft that has since become one of the most prolific military aircraft of all time.
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In depthBoeing defence business seeks a return to engineering roots under Colbert
Ted Colbert, who took the helm of Boeing’s defence and space business in 2022, is seeking to return the company to its roots in engineering and manufacturing excellence, while also taking prudent risks for the future.
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NewsGE Aerospace exploring low-cost ‘disposable’ engines
Amid steady demand for existing propulsion systems, the defence unit of GE Aerospace is targeting development efforts on a series of next-generation technologies, including high-powered adaptive engines and small, low-cost solutions for uncrewed fighter jets.
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NewsUS Navy logs first air-to-air kill with EA-18G Growler
A Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft has scored the type’s first aerial kill while deployed to the Red Sea aboard the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D Eisenhower.
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NewsSikorsky confirms new Black Hawk deal with Jordan
The Middle Eastern country will pick up two more aircraft, while Croatia finalised its April order for eight UH-60Ms.
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NewsNATO pledges to expand defence industrial capacity
National leaders from all 32 NATO member states have committed to expanding defence industrial cooperation throughout the transatlantic bloc and expanding their capacity to deliver military weapons and equipment.