All Defence articles – Page 153
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In depthSingapore air force confronts rapidly changing world
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is committed to continually updating its combat power, with efficiency as a focus, given the small nation’s manpower limitations. The RSAF had a prominent role in last week’s Singapore Airshow. Its flying display saw a Boeing F-15SG paired with two AH-64D Apaches. ...
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NewsUSS Gerald R Ford’s EMALS cleared for all aircraft
The US Navy’s (USN) newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, has been cleared as operationally safe for launching and recovering all naval aircraft types using its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG).
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NewsBoeing teases its US Army FARA design
Boeing has released a teaser video of its US Army Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft design.
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NewsFrance, Germany launch FCAS demonstrator phase
A Franco-German future combat air system (FCAS) initiative formally launched at last year’s Paris air show has secured approval to move into its demonstrator phase.
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NewsAirbus takes hit as A400M faces export hurdles
Airbus incurred a fresh €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) charge against its A400M tactical transport programme in the fourth quarter of 2019, having “reassessed its assumptions on future export deliveries”.
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NewsFor F-22 and F-35 demo pilots, aggressive manoeuvres are just part of the job
For US Marine Corps (USMC) F-35B demo pilot Captain Taylor Zehrung, and US Air Force (USAF) F-22 demo pilot Major Joshua Gunderson, aggressive flight manoeuvres, such as the ones displayed at the Singapore air show, are just part of the everyday job of combat aviation. Both pilots say what was ...
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NewsAirbus Defence & Space and Singapore to collaborate on automatic aerial refueling
Airbus Defence & Space and Singapore will collaborate on the development, certification and implementation of an automatic aerial refueling capability for the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). A flight-test campaign for the new system is already under way, with certification expected in 2021, says Airbus. Source: Airbus ...
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NewsSuper Hornet to undergo ski-jump launches
Boeing has confirmed plans to conduct ski-jump take-off tests with the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet during the first quarter of 2020. Jeff Shockey, vice-president global sales and marketing at Boeing Defense, Space & Security, says the trials are being driven by an Indian navy fighter requirement. Source: US ...
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NewsBoeing mulls F-15EX offer to India
Boeing is contemplating pitching the F-15EX to New Delhi for one of the country’s long-running fighter procurements - a contest in which its F/A-18E/F is already competing. The airframer confirms that it has requested US government clearance to offer the twin-engined type for an Indian air force requirement for ...
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NewsBoeing markets T-7 trainer in Asia, as it eyes first export deal
Boeing is pitching its T-7 to Asian militaries for the first time at the Singapore air show, as it seeks a first export deal for the advanced jet trainer.
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NewsUS Navy accepts first CMV-22B tiltrotor
A first of 48 Bell Boeing CMV-22B carrier onboard delivery aircraft has been handed over to the US Navy, with the rotorcraft accepted in Amarillo, Texas, on 7 February.
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NewsBlackshape outlines trainer ambitions with Singapore debut
Italy’s Blackshape may be small but it is already making waves with its Gabriel and ISP light aircraft, which are making their Singapore air show debuts on the static display.
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NewsThailand shows off upgraded F-5TH fighters
A modernised version of the venerable Northrop F-5 has made its debut at this year’s Singapore show, with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) displaying a pair of aircraft upgraded to the new TH standard. The F-5TH was commissioned into Thai service in late 2019 and are operated by the ...
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NewsJ-10A makes its Singapore debut
The Chengdu J-10A is making its debut appearance in Singapore’s skies at this year’s show, as part of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF’s) August 1st display team. The fighter’s appearance is especially notable given Singapore’s ban on travellers who have been to China within the last 14 days. ...
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NewsUMS Skeldar eyes regional opportunities, but ship integration a challenge
UMS Skeldar is in discussions with Asia-Pacific navies to sell its V-200 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned air vehicle, but the market is still developing, and integrating such a system onto a warship remains complicated. David Willems, vice-president of business development, says that navies see the value of an ...
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NewsUSAF looks to beef up Asia-Pacific partnerships
The US Air Force is placing a high priority on developing partnerships with regional air forces in the areas of procurement, training, and support.
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OpinionWhy fighter contenders must keep cool in Finnish HX battle
Buying a new fleet of fighters is a huge decision for any nation: not only due to the high capital cost of making such an acquisition, but also because of the heavy responsibility of selecting the right type to defend its citizens for 30 years or more.
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NewsIndian production roadmap set for Ka-226T deal
Russian Helicopters has signed an agreement with an Indian joint venture company, related to indigenous work around New Delhi’s pending acquisition of 197 Ka-226T helicopters for the air force. The agreement between Russian Helicopters and Indo-Russian Helicopters defines a roadmap for indigenous production, with details about timelines for setting up ...
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NewsKenya takes C-27J pair
Kenya has received its first pair of Leonardo C-27J tactical transports from a KSh20 billion ($200 million) order for three examples for the country’s air force.
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NewsUS Special Operations plans to buy 75 light attack aircraft for Armed Overwatch
The US Special Operations Command plans on buying 75 fixed-wing aircraft for its just-announced Armed Overwatch programme.