All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 32
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In depth
The changing balance of NATO’s European fighter fleet
We detail the combined combat power of European NATO nations.
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In depth
How the world’s air forces came to the rescue in troubled 2020
Militaries around the world made good use of their fleets in response to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, while also meeting more regular commitments. Our annual snapshot looks at the in-service picture.
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News
NATO unit takes third A330 tanker
The third Airbus Defence & Space A330 multi-role tanker transport produced for a pooled NATO-member fleet touched down at Eindhoven air base in the Netherlands on 19 November.
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News
Switzerland offered F-35 final assembly as fighter responses enter evaluation
The US government has offered Switzerland the option to locally assemble four Lockheed Martin F-35As as part of a potentially 40-aircraft acquisition by the Alpine nation.
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Interview
Saab boss Johansson outlines growth ambitions after strong start
After spending just over a year at the helm of Sweden’s aerospace, defence and security champion, Saab chief executive Micael Johansson is happy with the company’s performance, despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.
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News
Embraer, Hungary sign contract for two KC-390 airlifters
Embraer has secured its second export buyer for the KC-390 Millennium transport/tanker, after Hungary signed for a pair of the twin-turbofan type.
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News
Quadriga award launches Tranche 4 Eurofighter production for Germany
Airbus Defence & Space has received a contract to build a Tranche 4 batch of 38 Eurofighters for the German air force.
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News
Leonardo to deliver first C-27J Next Generation airlifter in 2021
Leonardo will deliver the first example of its C-27J Next Generation tactical transport to an unnamed customer in 2021, with improvements including the addition of performance-enhancing winglets.
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News
Romanian F-16 upgrade to boost NATO interoperability
Bucharest could spend around $175 million on a modernisation and support programme for its secondhand fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters, after securing US Department of State support for the transaction.
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News
Meggitt radome deal caps UK Typhoon radar upgrade
Meggitt has been awarded a £4.2 million ($5.6 million) contract to develop an updated radome compatible for use with the active electronically scanned array radar being developed for installation on some of the UK Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoons.
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In depth
How simulator training providers are keeping military pilots ready
Simulation-based training is a crucial element in preparing military aviators around the globe for the full scope of operations – our annual report looks at the devices in use worldwide.
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News
Saab to insource Gripen E work as supply chain falters
Saab will insource some work on its Gripen E/F fighter programme from undisclosed suppliers who are struggling to maintain services through the coronavirus-driven downturn, and has announced a potentially SKr1.5 billion ($170 million) impact on its Aeronautics business unit.
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News
Team Tempest partners detail FCAS progress
The UK’s Team Tempest group has outlined the financial and employment benefits of the nation’s future combat air system (FCAS) project, as it prepares to submit an outline business case proposal to advance the effort.
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News
Luxembourg welcomes lone A400M Atlas airlifter
Airbus Defence & Space has delivered an A400M Atlas for Luxembourg; its penultimate contracted customer to receive the tactical transport.
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News
UMS Skeldar touts remote trial function for V-150
UMS Skeldar is expecting its V-150 unmanned air vehicle to attract increased interest from potential buyers, after showcasing an ability for them to remotely trial the system even from “multiple continents” away.
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News
UAE takes second GlobalEye from Saab
The United Arab Emirates air force has received its second GlobalEye surveillance aircraft from Saab.
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In depth
HAV boss eyes point-to-point passenger role for Airlander
While the coronavirus pandemic thwarted an ambition to sell a first Airlander 10 earlier this year, developer Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) is using the downturn to promote the giant aircraft’s potential in the regional air transport role.
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News
UK aircraft carrier bulks up with 15 RAF, US Marine Corps F-35Bs
Fifteen Lockheed Martin F-35Bs from the UK Royal Air Force and US Marine Corps have embarked aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth for a major exercise.
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News
GE ships first engines for F-15EX fighter
GE Aviation has delivered its first F110-129 engines for integration with Boeing’s F-15EX fighter.
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News
IAI Heron UAV touches down at Ben Gurion airport
Israel Aerospace Industries has claimed a world-first, after a Heron unmanned air vehicle touched down at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International airport.