All Defence articles – Page 140
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In depthJGSDF beefs up rotorcraft to address tougher neighbourhood
Amid an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment in North Asia, the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) is upgrading its rotorcraft capabilities to better deal with littoral missions.
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NewsPoor record sharing and planning cause US Navy aircraft maintenance delays
The service’s poor record sharing and maintenance planning has caused depot maintenance to be behind schedule 48% of the time on average between 2014 and 2019.
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NewsJoint UK-Qatar Typhoon squadron launches first flights
A joint UK-Qatar Eurofighter Typhoon unit has conducted its first flights, with 12 Sqn employing Royal Air Force-owned assets.
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NewsCanberra kicks off search for new advanced jet trainer
Canberra has commenced the search for a new advanced jet trainer to replace BAE Systems Hawk 127s operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
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In depthBig USAF B-21 fleet essential for great power conflict: think tank
Long-range stealth bombers are the most effective and least costly method for the US Air Force (USAF) to strike targets deep in China and Russia, according to recent report by the Mitchell Institute.
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NewsUS Air Force considers ways to recruit commercial pilots
The service’s Air Education and Training Command has not yet established new career paths, but is exploring the idea of recruiting experienced commercial pilots or civilians within commercial pilot training programmes.
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NewsElbit lands follow-on T-6A trainer support deal with Israel
Elbit Systems has secured a contract worth $38 million to provide continued operational, maintenance and logistics support for the Israeli air force’s fleet of Beechcraft T-6A basic trainers.
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NewsKratos Defense plans to fund more acquisitions with $209m stock sale
The company has acquired several businesses in recent years including satellite antenna manufacturer ASC Signal, as well as small jet turbine manufacturers Technical Directions and Florida Turbine Technologies.
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NewsLockheed Martin invests in Red 6, developer of augmented reality flight training, dogfighting
Red 6 has developed an augmented reality flight training and dogfighting software for use in a purpose-built helmet-mounted headset during flight.
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OpinionCan fighter designers keep delivering the right stuff?
In the realm of aerial combat, the ability to see further and strike faster than an adversary is in most cases the difference between death or glory. For combat aircraft manufacturers, the coming decade holds great potential, with the USA and several European nations embarking on the development of so-called ...
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NewsUS Navy’s AARGM-ER completes critical design review
The service completed design verification tests of the AARGM-ER rocket motor and warhead, in addition to the critical design review of subsystems and system-level performance. The missile is a new air-launched weapon intended to destroy enemy radar and communications systems.
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NewsGermany picks Hensoldt for Eurofighter AESA radar integration
Berlin has approved a contract for sensor house Hensoldt to complete development, production and integration work on an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for its air force fleet of Eurofighter combat aircraft. “With this decision, Germany is taking on a pioneering role in the field of key technology for ...
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NewsAustralia commits to third MQ-4C Triton
Canberra has committed to obtaining its third Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned air system. “Once in service, this capability will significantly enhance our ability to persistently patrol Australia’s maritime approaches from the North, in the South West Pacific and down to Antarctica,” says defence minister Linda Reynolds. “The fleet is ...
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NewsSikorsky to pitch Armed Black Hawk to Philippines
Sikorsky will formally propose its S-70i Armed Black Hawk for a Philippine air force attack helicopter requirement. The proposal for six helicopters would build on Manila’s order for 16 S-70is in a combat utility configuration, says Jon Rudy, regional executive at Sikorsky, a unit of Lockheed Martin. Source: ...
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NewsMechanical failure ruled out of fatal CH-148 crash as RCAF lifts fleet grounding
Examination of flight data has allowed the Canadian government to piece together the helicopter’s last moments.
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NewsCanada approved to buy 50 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missiles for CF-18 Hornets
Until the Royal Canadian Air Force makes a decision on its next generation of fighter aircraft, it’ll have to rely on its aging fleet of classic McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornets, known in Canada as the CF-18.
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NewsSikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant tops 200kt for the first time
Within a few months, the Sikorsky-Boeing team is pushing for the helicopter to top 250kt – above the US Army’s 230kt cruise speed requirement for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft programme.
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NewsSlovakia offered long-term industrial participation in L-39NG
Czech proposal for neighbour’s acquisition of eight examples of new-generation jet trainer promises an end to US-based instruction for fighter pilots
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NewsUK’s unmanned Protector gains Brimstones, Paveway IV for ground test
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is advancing weapons integration work in support of the UK’s Protector RG1 remotely piloted air system programme, with ground vibration testing now being performed.
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NewsSikorsky wins customisation contract for Indian navy MH-60Rs
Lockheed Martin has won a $375 million contract for bespoke hardware and software for India’s acquisition of 24 Sikorsky MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters.