All articles by Ryan Finnerty – Page 8
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NewsBoeing fighter workers reject contract with 45% wage hike
Boeing’s striking fighter aircraft machinists have rejected the company’s latest contract offer, which included a 45% pay increase over five years, as disagreements over signing bonuses continue.
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In depthSecond B-21 Raider bomber delivered to US Air Force
The US Air Force has taken delivery of its second B-21 Raider stealth bomber at Edwards AFB, allowing the test programme to advance beyond initial flight performance to critical mission systems evaluation.
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NewsBoeing and machinists reach tentative deal to end St. Louis strike
Some 3,200 workers could return to production lines following a proposed contract that includes 45% wage increases over five years.
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NewsNATO scrambles F-16s, F-35s in response to Russian air incursion into Poland
More than a dozen Russian uncrewed aircraft entered Polish territory on 10 September, prompting a coordinated defensive operation involving fighters, tankers and air defence systems.
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In depthChinese military engines ‘catching up’ to Western rivals
Indigenous Chinese turbofan engines are narrowing the performance gap with Western powerplants but still lag behind in reliability and capability, according to a senior GE Aerospace executive.
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NewsSikorsky demonstrates autonomous UH-60 and S-76 to US Marine Corps
Vertical-lift manufacturer completes demonstrations of its autonomous flight technology using UH-60 Black Hawk and S-76 commercial helicopter for potential military logistics application.
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NewsFirst US Navy E-130J Phoenix II command aircraft rolls out
The first airframe for the US Navy’s new E-130J Phoenix II strategic airborne command post has rolled off the production line, marking a milestone in the $3.5 billion TACAMO modernisation programme.
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NewsUS air commandos practise Caribbean airfield seizure amid regional tensions
American special operations forces have conducted a complex exercise to capture and secure an airport in the US Virgin Islands, demonstrating rapid airfield seizure capabilities.
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NewsUS sending F-35 fighters to Puerto Rico amid Venezuela tensions
The USA is bolstering its military presence in the Caribbean by deploying 10 Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters to Puerto Rico, just hours after Venezuelan F-16s conducted a provocative low pass over a US Navy vessel.
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NewsUS Navy awards contracts for carrier-based uncrewed fighter jets
The US Navy has initiated development of carrier-capable uncrewed combat aircraft, awarding preliminary contracts to four manufacturers including Boeing and Anduril Industries.
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NewsVenezuelan fighters make low pass over US Navy destroyer
Two Venezuelan F-16 fighters conducted an aggressive low-altitude flyby of a US Navy destroyer operating in international waters in the Caribbean Sea, escalating tension between Washington and Caracas.
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In depthBoeing to hire replacement workers as fighter jet machinists’ strike drags on
Boeing is preparing to hire permanent replacement workers at its St. Louis-area fighter aircraft assembly site as negotiations with striking machinists remain stalled after more than a month of work stoppage.
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In depthUSAF equips F-15E with APKWS rockets for drone defence
The US Air Force integrated BAE Systems’ APKWS II guided rockets onto F-15E fighters in just nine days, dramatically accelerating deployment to counter the growing threat of enemy drone swarms.
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NewsSierra Nevada begins flight testing E-4C ‘Doomsday’ aircraft
Sierra Nevada Corporation has commenced flight testing the US Air Force’s new E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center aircraft, with the inaugural sortie taking place on 7 August.
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NewsCalifornia fire agency to evaluate autonomous-capable Sikorsky S-70i
The California fire agency has launched a five-year initiative with Sikorsky to explore how autonomous flight technology can enhance firefighting operations and improve safety in challenging conditions.
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NewsNetherlands deploys F-35s to Poland for NATO air patrol mission
The RNLAF jets will monitor for Russian airspace incursions while protecting arms shipments destined for Ukraine, as Amsterdam continues military support to Kyiv.
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NewsPacific Air Forces commander says USA ‘not deterred’ by China’s largest ever military hardware display
The US military remains undeterred by China’s upcoming display of military might, which may include the reveal of next-generation fighters or uncrewed aircraft during Beijing’s largest ever military parade.
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AnalysisUS military commits $1.7bn for BAE’s APKWS II rockets to counter drone threats
The US Department of Defense has awarded BAE Systems a $1.7 billion contract for up to 55,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II rockets, significantly expanding its arsenal against the proliferating threat of low-cost battlefield drones.
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NewsPeruvian officials visit Sweden to discuss potential Gripen acquisition
Senior Peruvian government officials have held talks in Stockholm regarding the potential acquisition of Saab’s Gripen E/F fighters as part of the country’s 24-aircraft requirement.
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NewsPolish F-16 pilot killed in Radom airshow rehearsal crash
A Polish air force Lockheed Martin F-16C pilot died when the jet crashed during rehearsals for the Radom airshow, prompting cancellation of the event scheduled for 30-31 August.