All Defence articles – Page 55
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NewsUK MoD condemns former pilots now training Chinese military aviators
Calling it an erosion of defence advantage, the Ministry of Defence says it will move to penalise former personnel who provide instruction to the People’s Liberation Army.
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NewsRussian Su-34 fighter-bomber crashes into residential apartment building
Defence officials in Moscow say an engine ignition issue during take-off caused the crash in the Russian port city of Yeysk, from which the two pilots are said to have safely ejected.
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NewsDrone ‘dogfight’ reportedly recorded over Ukraine
Video reportedly from Ukraine may show two quadcopter-style commercial drones ramming one another mid-flight, in what some are calling the first instance of air-to-air combat involving the small, remotely-piloted craft.
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NewsAustralia ups purchases of precision munitions
The government in Canberra has signed a $35 million deal with Northrop Grumman to buy radar-seeking anti-radiation missiles.
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NewsUS Air Force declares Sikorsky’s HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopter operational
The new HH-60W Jolly Green II will replace the USAF’s HH-60G Pave Hawk fleet in providing aerial support to pilot recovery and medevac missions.
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NewsCongress signals support for continued advanced-propulsion research funding
US lawmakers sent a letter to the Pentagon urging defence leaders to continue funding research into adaptive-propulsion jet engines, which are expected to power future military aircraft.
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NewsUS Air Force to test blended-wing logistics aircraft by 2027
The airframe concept proposed in the service’s recent climate action plan would serve as a refueller and cargo transport.
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NewsArmy delays Black Hawk replacement decision
Although the US Army previously planned to select a winner of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft helicopter contest in September, programme officials say they are still working through the process.
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NewsMalaysia to acquire two Leonardo MPAs and a trio of TAI UAVs
Malaysia will upgrade its surveillance capabilities with the acquisition of two maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from Leonardo, as well as three unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) from Turkish Aerospace (TAI).
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NewsGE begins assembling second Improved Turbine Engine for US Army
The T901 next-generation rotorcraft engine will ultimately power the US Army’s current fleet of utility and attack helicopters and its Future Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft.
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NewsPentagon waiver to see F-35 deliveries resume following China magnet issue
The US government has cleared the resumption of deliveries of Lockheed Martin F-35s, despite the presence of a component made from China-sourced material.
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NewsMore real world input required for loyal wingman development: think tank
A US airpower think tank has listed a set of priorities for the US Air Force (USAF) to consider as it embarks on the development of unmanned combat aircraft.
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InterviewHypersonic threats: Why Canada is doubling down on enhanced Arctic defence
Canada disclosed in June plans to spend nearly C$40 billion ($29.4 billion) over 20 years to enhance defence of its sprawling Arctic region, citing threats including those from “autocratic regimes”.
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NewsPrague begins negotiations with USA over F-35 purchase
The Czech Republic has submitted a letter of request to the USA relating to the acquisition of 24 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters.
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NewsLockheed calls on Australian industry for helicopter sustainment
Lockheed Martin aims to develop indigenous sustainment and support capabilities for Australia’s Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawks and the army’s possible fleet of UH-60M Black Hawks.
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NewsSpain agrees sale of six Sea Kings to Peru for ‘symbolic’ €600 fee
Spain has authorised the sale of six Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King helicopters to Peru for the token amount of €600 ($596).
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NewsUS Air Force grounds select C-130 transports over propeller cracks
The discovery of cracks in the propeller barrel assemblies on multiple C-130H models led Air Mobility Command to issue a no-fly order for roughly 100 aircraft.
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NewsSaab voices opposition to Canada’s F-35 decision
The Swedish manufacturer of the Gripen fighter says Canada failed to follow its own procurement rules in selecting the Lockheed Martin F-35 over Saab’s proposal.
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NewsUS Army orders two more Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters
US Army has ordered two more examples of the updated Block II variant of the CH-47F tandem-rotor type, with long-lead funding for additional airframes.
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NewsCollins targets systems consolidation to meet Future Vertical Lift speed and range goals
The avionics manufacturer says the US Army’s next generation rotorcraft will need lots of multi-functional systems to shave off weight and drag.