All Defence articles – Page 10
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NewsFirst EA-37B reports for frontline service in boost to USAF’s electronic attack capabilities
The US Air Force’s frontline headquarters – Air Combat Command – has received its first EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft.
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In depthUS Air Force continues withdrawal of older F-15s from Japan
With production of Boeing’s latest F-15EX variant ramping up, the US Air Force is continuing to reassign ageing F-15C/D Eagle fighters from forward bases in Japan, which is set to receive the newer and more-capable Eagle II.
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NewsKorean Air freighters participate in defence exercise
South Korea has conducted an exercise to test the use of commercial freighters for moving military equipment.
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NewsChinese Y-9 dips briefly into Japanese airspace
A Chinese aircraft has breached Japanese airspace for the first time, resulting in the scrambling of fighters to ward off the intruder.
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NewsUSAF steps up to provide Ukraine F-16s with EW support
The US Air Force has provided electronic warfare (EW) assistance to Ukraine to support its deployment of Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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NewsUruguay to become sixth South American Super Tucano user
Uruguay plans to obtain up to six Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft, in its first commitment to a new combat aircraft in decades.
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In depthUS Army begins ‘most significant’ transformation of airborne surveillance in service history
Under a $991 million contract, systems integrator Sierra Nevada will convert Bombardier Global 6500 business jets into airborne surveillance and reconnaissance platforms to replace a current fleet of turboprops.
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NewsReliable Robotics executes ‘automated’ USAF exercises with modified Caravan
Autonomous flight developer Reliable Robotics continues to demonstrate its technology’s potential military applications by using a Cessna 208B Caravan to operate “automated” cargo exercises on behalf of the US Air Force.
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NewsNorth Korea’s Kim views indigenous loitering munitions
North Korea has released images of ruler Kim Jung Un observing one-way attack drones developed by the isolated nation.
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NewsUSAF KC-46 suffers emergency during refuelling flight
While the US Air Force has not specified the nature of the issue, unverified photos on social media show the aircraft on the ground with a severed fuel-transfer boom.
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NewsFirst H145M LKH for Germany breaks cover
Airbus Helicopters has released images of the first of 62 H145Ms being acquired by Germany under its LKH light-attack programme.
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NewsShield AI algorithm completes multi-aircraft autonomous flight
The company whose artificial intelligence agent successfully controlled a Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter for dogfighting drills has notched another milestone, for the first time controlling multiple aircraft in flight simultaneously.
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NewsUS and South Korea launch 2,000 sorties in ‘largest-ever’ fighter drills
Dubbed Ulchi Freedom Shield, the five-day exercise over the Korean Peninsula includes a staggering 2,000 sorties during 120h of continuous flying.
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AnalysisBoeing returns to lead Top 100 aerospace companies ranked by revenue
Boeing has regained its status as the world’s biggest aerospace company, but its sales improvement masks continuing problems with profitability. Our analysis uncovers how the US giant and its industry peers performed during the financial year.
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NewsAustralia to build F-35A-capable Joint Strike Missile locally
Australia will partner with Kongsberg Defence Australia to manufacture long-range strike missiles domestically, including the air-launched Joint Strike Missile (JSM).
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NewsUS Army activates new aviation command to oversee Arctic flight operations
The army’s new Alaska-based Arctic Aviation Command will oversee rotary-wing flight operations in the high north, which has become an area of increased focus for the USA, Russia and China.
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NewsUkraine challenges Russian air defences over Moscow
At least 10 uncrewed aerial vehicles were shot down over Moscow by Russian forces during a large air attack on 20 August, while Ukraine fired dozens more weapons at targets elsewhere across Russia.
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NewsBAE’s Hawk jet trainer marks 50 years since first flight
Developed by the UK’s Hawker Siddeley, the sleek Hawk jet trainer took to the air for the first time exactly half a century ago, with the debut performed from the airframer’s Dunsfold site in Surrey.
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NewsFirst RAAF pilot takes control of MQ-28A Ghost Bat
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) officer has become the first non-Boeing pilot to fly the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat unmanned air vehicle.
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NewsB-2 stealth bombers make surprise appearance in Australia
Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bombers from the US Air Force completed a transpacific flight from their base in the USA, making a night landing at a Royal Australian Air Force Base in Queensland on 16 August.