All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 98
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UK to order fourth F-35B next year, Hammond says
The UK has taken delivery of its first F-35B test aircraft, and announced plans to acquire a fourth example next year ...
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Israel signs $1bn M-346 acquisition deal
Israel has formalised its plans to operate a fleet of 30 M-346 advanced jet trainers ...
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IN FOCUS: UK outlines transformation plan for defence procurement body
Turning around the UK's inefficient military procurement practices could be best achieved by transforming its Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) organisation...
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UK to open UAS test centre at Boscombe Down
The UK is to open a new centre of excellence to combine the unmanned systems knowledge held by the industry developers and military operators of such equipment. To...
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PICTURE: Turkey's first A400M enters final assembly
Airbus Military's final assembly activities on the A400M have been expanded to include its first aircraft for the Turkish air force, which is scheduled for...
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Australia to upgrade Hawk trainers to RAF's T2 standard
Australia's Hawk 127 lead-in fighter trainers are to be upgraded to a configuration based on the new-generation T2 model flown by the UK ...
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British Army to continue Fire Shadow missile trials
The British Army is to conduct live firing activities with the MBDA-led Fire Shadow missile in Sweden, but has decided against deploying the loitering munition...
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Lockheed's Sniper hits target with Oman F-16 deal
Oman is to acquire a further batch of Sniper advanced targeting pods from Lockheed Martin under a $23 million deal with the US contractor.
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PICTURES: India's second P-8I makes flight debut, as testing advances
India's second 737-based P-8I maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft has completed its flight debut, with Boeing to install its mission system equipment in the coming weeks.
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Selex Galileo gets new order for Mirach 100/5 target drone
Selex Galileo has won a contract worth about $4.9 million to supply Mirach 100/5 target drones to an undisclosed customer ...
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FARNBOROUGH: L-3 Wescam unveils lightweight sensor payload
L-3 Wescam has unveiled a new MX-10D sensor for carriage by light helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft ...
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FARNBOROUGH: BAE close to selling 1,000th Hawk trainer
BAE Systems is within weeks of pushing sales of its Hawk jet trainer through the 1,000 barrier ...
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PICTURE: C295 makes first test flight with anti-ship missile
Airbus Military's C295 has been flown for the first time carrying an MBDA Marte Mk2/S anti-ship missile ...
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FARNBOROUGH: Sikorsky advances Black Hawk deal with Thailand
Thailand has signed a letter of offer and acceptance to acquire two UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters, with Sikorsky to deliver the aircraft via the...
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FARNBOROUGH: Saab to open Gripen fighter pilot school in South Africa
Current and future pilots of the Saab Gripen fighter will be able to cut their teeth at a new training centre in South Africa from late next year, following...
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FARNBOROUGH: Gearbox issue to have no bearing on A400M service entry, says EPI boss
Airbus Military could soon be able to resume its all-important programme of function and reliability testing with the A400M, according to engine supplier...
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FARNBOROUGH: Grob Aircraft's 'Fab 4' to climb charts with G120TP
Grob Aircraft (H4/D5) co-chief executive and chief sales officer André Hiebeler evoked the spirit of The Beatles while launching a new marketing drive for...
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FARNBOROUGH: Next show to feature more unmanned systems
They provide a critical surveillance capability for militaries around the world, but air show visitors have still yet to see evidence of all but the smallest...
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FARNBOROUGH: Yak-130's engine intakes cause confusion
The Irkut-built Yakovlev Yak-130 trainer almost failed to get off the ground for its Farnborough debut because of a misunderstanding with air traffic authorities,...
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FARNBOROUGH: Morocco signs for AIM-9X missiles
Raytheon's AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missile has scored another direct hit on the international stage, with Morocco having ordered the weapon...