All Fixed-Wing news – Page 346
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Netherlands details F-35 transition plan
The Royal Netherlands Air Force's 322 Sqn will become the service's first operational unit to fly the Lockheed Martin F-35, after converting to the type from the Lockheed F-16.
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Israel's Arrow 3 clears second test firing
Israel's Arrow 3 ballistic missile interceptor has completed a successful second test firing.
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AgustaWestland confident on AW101 despite looming production gap
Norway’s selection of the AgustaWestland AW101 for its NAWSARH search and rescue requirement is a major shot in the arm for the manufacturer’s Yeovil, UK plant.
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India orders six additional C-130Js
New Delhi has finalised an order for an additional batch of six Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules tactical transports for the Indian air force.
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Boeing to deliver 28 Chinooks to US Army
Boeing will build six new CH-47F heavy-lift helicopters and remanufacture 22 more for the US Army in Fiscal 2014 under a contract announced on 26 December worth $618 million.
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PICTURES: India’s Tejas receives initial operational clearance
The Mk 1 variant of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Tejas light combat aircraft has received its initial operational clearance (IOC) from the Indian air force.
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US Navy reexamines electronic jamming contract following BAE protest
The US Navy is reevaluating proposals to develop its next-generation electronic jamming technology following allegations that it followed improper procedures when awarding a contract to Raytheon.
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Poland selects M-346 for trainer contract
Poland’s military has selected Alenia Aermacchi to deliver M-346 twin-engined jet trainers and a flight simulator in a €280 million (US$384 million) deal, the Italian company announced on 23 December.
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Sikorsky wins contract to build experimental VTOL aircraft
Sikorsky is one step closer to bringing its “unmanned rotor blown wing concept” aircraft to reality.
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SOCOM seeks runway-independent UAV
US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is canvassing the aerospace industry for information on expeditionary Group 3 unmanned aerial vehicles that are “runway independent,” according to SOCOM spokesman U.S. Navy Captain Kevin Aandahl.
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AgustaWestland close to Merlin HC3 upgrade deal with UK
AgustaWestland is believed to be close to signing a deal with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to convert and upgrade a total of 25 AW101 Merlin helicopters currently operated by the Royal Air Force for use by the Royal Navy.
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UAE decides against Typhoon
The United Arab Emirates has chosen not to purchase Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft despite high-level talks between UK and UAE officials, according to BAE Systems.
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Sikorsky eyes federal budget amid uncertainty over combat rescue helicopter
Comments from US Air Force officials about a new fleet of rescue helicopters have left Sikorsky fearing the service’s third attempt in almost 15 years to upgrade its rescue aircraft fleet may again fall through.
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PICTURES: Australia's first C-27J gets airborne
Alenia Aermacchi has begun flight-testing its first C-27J tactical transports for Australia and Chad, and also finalised a contract with new Spartan customer Peru.
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Japan's defence budget places premium on airpower
The Japanese defence ministry has called for a 3% rise in defence spending for 2014, with the proposed budget placing an emphasis on improving the nation’s airpower.
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Saab wins Brazil's F-X2 fighter contest with Gripen NG
Brazil has chosen the Saab JAS-39E/F Gripen as the Brazilian Air Force's next fighter aircraft, according to an announcement 18 December by Brazilian government officials.
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Saab gets E-model contract to convert Swedish Gripens
Saab is to modify 60 Gripen C fighters to its enhanced E-model configuration for the Swedish air force, after Stockholm signed a series production agreement worth SKr16.4 billion ($2.5 billion).
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Boeing promotes Muilenburg and Conner, names new defense head
Boeing has promoted the top two executives from its commercial and defense divisions, and named a new chief for its defense business.
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Ruag to supply Dornier 228NG transports to Venezuela
The Venezuelan air force is to field 10 Dornier 228 turboprops for passenger transport duties, with Swiss-based airframer Ruag Aviation having confirmed its receipt of a contract from the government in Caracas.
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Hammond praises UK's remotely-piloted aircraft use
The UK's operational use of unmanned air vehicles has reached almost a combined 170,000 flying hours in Afghanistan and previously also in Iraq, its Ministry of Defence has revealed.