All Defence articles – Page 12
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Tokyo eases defence export rules for GCAP
The Japanese cabinet will loosen the country’s strict defence export rules to accommodate international sales of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) to be developed with Italy and the UK.
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Seoul clears production of first 20 KF-21s
South Korea has approved the initial production batch of the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter and moved forward on a purchase plan for a previously announced upgrade programme for the Boeing F-15K Slam Eagle.
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US lawmakers call for recapitalisation of LC-130 Arctic transport fleet
The US Air National Guard in New York state operates the world’s only fleet of the unique “Skibird” C-130 variant equipped for take-off and landing on snow runways.
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Sweden starts future fighter analysis with concept study contracts for Saab and GKN
Sweden has begun the early stages of analysing its future fighter requirements with its Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) awarding contracts to Saab and GKN Aerospace to conduct concept studies for the aircraft and propulsion system, respectively.
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Greece welcomes first MH-60Rs and eyes approval for Black Hawk buy
Greece has inaugurated its first three of seven Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters into naval service.
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Switzerland begins turning over retired F-5 fighters to USA
The Swiss air force has begun the process of transferring 22 decomissioned Northrop F-5 Tiger II fighters to the US Marine Corps and US Navy, which operate the legacy type as an adversary air platform.
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ISD secures MPA work for Indonesian CN235s, King Air 350i
US firm Integrated Surveillance and Defense has secured a US Navy contract to upgrade three maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for Indonesia’s navy.
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EDF seeks proposals for next phase of ‘A200M’ tactical transport programme
Europe’s defence industry is to continue maturing the technologies for a future tactical cargo aircraft under the latest phase of an EU-backed programme.
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General Atomics tests submarine detection with MQ-9B uncrewed aircraft
The deployment of sonobuoys from MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft comes as manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems seeks to ramp up sales of its latest UAV, which is also certificated for civil use.
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Boeing extends Super Hornet production to 2027 with final new-build order from USA
After a lengthy dispute that saw the Pentagon attempt to avoid purchasing new Super Hornet strike fighters that were already funded by Congress, the US Navy has agreed to a final production contract covering 17 new-build Block III F/A-18 jets.
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Croatia to take another eight Black Hawks
Croatia has ordered another eight Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks, adding to four examples already in service.
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KF-21 conducts first refuelling tests with A330 MRTT
The Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter has conducted its first air-to-air refuelling contacts with a Republic of Korea Air Force tanker.
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Europe plans flight tests as part of future military rotorcraft research
European defence officials are calling for a series of flight and ground demonstrations in the coming years of technologies to equip a future rotorcraft for service entry in the 2030s.
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Niger moves to expel US forces from West African airbase
The military junta that overthrew Niger’s elected government in 2023 has ordered American forces to vacate their last remaining air base in the country, which has been critical to counter-terrorism operations in the troubled Sahel region.
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Canada highlights arctic aviation capability with far-northern drills
During a series of exercises known as Operation Nanook-Nunalivut, the Royal Canadian Air Force highlighted its ability to deliver ground forces and equipment on missions in high latitudes.
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Indian navy retakes hijacked cargo ship with C-17 commando airdrop
The operation to free a pirate-controlled bulk carrier ship involved marine commandos parachuting from a Boeing C-17 strategic transport, supplemented with reconnaissance support from a Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol jet.
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KAI to invest in single-seat FA-50, advanced air mobility
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will place bets on a single-seat version of its FA-50 light-attack jet and in the continued development of advanced air mobility aircraft.
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US Navy takes delivery of first MQ-25 autonomous refueller
Marking the receipt of the service’s first-ever carrier-based without a pilot, the US Navy accepted delivery of the first MQ-25 Stingray tanker jet from Boeing.
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Canada prepares $630m airfield upgrades as part of tanker acquisition
Improvements to runways and hangar facilities will support Ottawa’s planned fleet of nine Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport jets.
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US Air Force cuts fighter acquisition goals for 2025
In its fiscal year 2025 budget request, the US Air Force reveals it plans to acquire fewer F-15EXs, temporarily slow the pace of F-35 purchases and spend billions of dollars developing a sixth-generation fighter and autonomous jets to support the new platform.