All Defence articles – Page 113
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In depthWhy NATO’s ongoing expansion has Moscow rattled
Russia’s late-February invasion of Ukraine has galvanised NATO, which is now set to grow its membership to 32 nations and further boost its equipment advantage over Moscow’s military.
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NewsDemonstrator launch energises UK’s ‘Generation Tempest’
BAE Systems is to fly the nation’s first experimental supersonic jet since mid-1980s within five years, with British pilots already having digitally ‘flown’ 100h on low-observable platform.
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OpinionWhy engine replacement plan would hurt F-35’s international credentials
The US Air Force’s ambition to retrofit the F-35 with adaptive engine technology could risk straining alliances with fellow operator nations, James Maclaren argues.
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NewsDassault sets year-end deadline for FCAS contract progress
Dassault Aviation has given Airbus Defence & Space a year-end deadline to come to an agreement over a stalled programme to build a next-generation fighter demonstrator.
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NewsUS clears JASSM-ER sale for Australian F/A-18Fs, F-35As
The US government has cleared Australia’s possible purchase of Lockheed Martin AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER) weapons. The sale would include 80 JASSM-ERs and be valued at $235 million, according to a Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notification. The deal includes the weapons as ...
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NewsCzech Republic choses F-35 to replace Gripens
The government of the Czech Republic has publicly stated its interest in acquiring Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters.
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NewsTextron launches maritime patrol variant of Cessna business jet
The militarised version of the Cessna Citation Longitude boasts a 3,500nm range and a suite of sensors for security and law enforcement purposes.
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NewsRaytheon promotes low-cost AESA radar for range of platforms
Raytheon is promoting a new low-cost active electronically scanned array radar intended for a range of aircraft types, from legacy fighters to ‘loyal wingman’ unmanned air vehicles.
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters to develop new unmanned platform under UK’s Proteus project
Leonardo Helicopters will in 2025 begin flying a new 3t-class uncrewed rotorcraft for the UK Royal Navy (RN) under a £60 million ($71 million) contract revealed on 21 July.
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NewsIAI to provide NATO country with special mission aircraft
Israel Aerospace Industries has secured a deal to supply an unnamed European customer with special mission aircraft.
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NewsBoeing continues to see robust demand for 737 military variants
Boeing sees a tough geopolitical environment driving demand for its 737-derived P-8A Poseidon and E-7 Wedgetail.
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NewsBoeing releases images, video of F/A-18 tests in India
The Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet has successfully completed a number of tests in India related to New Delhi’s requirement for 57 carrier-capable fighters.
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NewsUkraine war highlights NATO’s munitions vulnerability: Raytheon missile chief
Raytheon Missiles & Defense president Wes Kremer says NATO countries should take lessons from the conflict and embrace munition stockpiles as playing a vital role in deterrence.
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NewsEmbraer and Fokker Services to deepen co-operation
Embraer and Fokker Services are to deepen their collaboration on aftermarket support services, building on a co-operation dating back to a preliminary agreement signed last October also including Fokker Techniek.
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NewsBAE Systems explores advanced manufacturing concepts for Tempest
BAE Systems has built representative forward fuselage of the Tempest/Future Combat Air System (FCAS) to explore advance manufacturing capabilities.
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NewsUK/Japan radar pact will transform future fighter performance, Leonardo says
Leonardo has identified Mitsubishi Electric as its partner for the Jaguar advanced radar demonstrator project being advanced by the UK and Japan in support of their respective future manned fighter projects.
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NewsNew F-35 engine can be flying by decade’s end: GE Aviation
Engine manufacturer says it has two working prototypes of the next-generation XA100 powerplant that can produce significant performance improvements for the fifth-generation fighter.
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NewsPhantom Works sees autonomy as a key combat enabler
Boeing’s Phantom Works believes autonomy will be an important force enabler in future conflicts, as it seeks to rapidly advance technology for military customers.
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NewsJet trainer developer Aeralis welcomes Stirling Dynamics as engineering partner
Aeralis has added Stirling Dynamics to its team of partners involved in the design and development of a modular family of UK-developed light jets.
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NewsRoyal Air Force powers up hypersonic demonstrator plan
A UK project to explore the potential of hypersonic propulsion received a major boost at the Farnborough air show, with plans announced for a flight-test activity to take place later this decade.