All Defence articles – Page 83
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NewsRussian aircraft breach Alaska air defence zone: NORAD
The joint US-Canada North American Aerospace Defense Command says four Russian military aircraft operating in international airspace breached the air defence identification zone around Alaska that abuts Washington’s sovereign airspace – an increasingly common occurrence.
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NewsTurkey’s Kaan fighter targets overseas partners
The Turkish Aerospace (TAI) developmental Kaan fighter appears to be gaining international traction, with Pakistan likely to follow Azerbaijan in exploring participation in the effort.
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NewsUS Navy, Marines continue to broaden F-35 collaboration with Asia-Pacific allies
A US Navy (USN) leader says that work continues to refine missions for the Lockheed Martin F-35, including working closely with operators of the type in the Asia-Pacific.
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NewsUSA to approve sale of Danish F-16s to Argentina
Washington intends to approve the transfer of the American-made fourth-generation fighters from Denmark to Argentina, along with a number of P-3 Orion anti-submarine warfare turboprops from Norway.
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NewsUS Navy touts record F/A-18 mission-readiness rate
More than 80% of the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fighter jets were assessed as mission ready, according to a senior US Navy admiral – a drastic improvement from recent years.
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NewsLearjet crashed during simulated engine-out exercise at German military base
German investigators have disclosed that the pilots of a Learjet 35A were training for a simulated engine failure at take-off when the aircraft fatally crashed at the Hohn military airfield. The jet was the third of a group of six Learjets departing the airfield almost simultaneously for various flight activities ...
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NewsRomania moves toward $6.5 billion F-35 buy
The Romanian defence ministry has requested parliamentary approval for an initial purchase of 32 Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters, valued at some $6.5 billion.
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NewsPoland moves closer to new order for 22 AW101 helicopters
A Polish order for 22 additional Leonardo Helicopters AW101s has moved a step closer after the country started negotiations with the manufacturer’s local subsidiary.
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NewsMilitary aircraft respond to deadly Hawaii wildfire
Military aircraft from the US Coast Guard and the Hawaii National Guard are responding to a fast-moving wildfire on the island of Maui that has already killed at least 36 people and destroyed hundreds of structures.
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NewsIndonesia activates next tranche of Rafale orders
Indonesia has activated the next tranche of orders for Dassault Aviation Rafale fighters, with the Southeast Asian country now holding firm commitments for 24 aircraft.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems seeks to develop new materials for hypersonic flight
Aerostructures manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems will partner with the USA’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop advanced materials capable of withstanding the high temperatures of hypersonic flight for military, space and commercial applications.
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NewsUSA gives formal approval to begin F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots
The Department of Defense says President Joe Biden gave formal approval for certain NATO allies to begin training Ukrainian aviators on the US-made fighter jet, although such a deal has reportedly been in place since the alliance summit in July.
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NewsUSMC showing interest in Archer eVTOL aircraft
A recent visit by US Marine Corps officials to eVTOL manufacturer Archer comes after the company signed a $142 million deal with the US Air Force for six of its all-electric Midnight aircraft.
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NewsBelgium delays acceptance of new F-35 deliveries
Brussels joins the USA in not accepting F-35s with the new TR-3 configuration, which jet manufacturer Lockheed Martin is still in the process of flight testing.
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NewsPoland receives first AW101 helicopter
Leonardo Helicopters has begun deliveries of the first AW101 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters to the Polish navy.
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NewsSolar UAV may have broken endurance record with three-day flight
The solar-powered Kraus Hamdani Aerospace K1000 Ultra-Long Endurance UAS completed a 75h nonstop flight in Pendleton, Oregon, nearly doubling the current endurance flight record for the class of small aircraft.
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NewsTokyo considers long-range strike role for C-2 transport
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (JMOD) is considering using its Kawasaki C-2 tactical transports to launch missiles mounted on pallets from the aircraft’s cargo ramp.
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NewsBeijing shifts large number of naval aviation units to air force
China appears to have conducted a major reorganisation of its naval airpower, with several key People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) aviation units moving to the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
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In depthFuture Asia-Pacific carrier air wings come into focus
China, India, and Japan are pushing forward with potent air wings in line with their development of formidable aircraft carriers.
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NewsTaiwan explores upgrades for ageing Mirage fleet
Taiwan has commissioned Dassault Aviation to assess the viability of upgrading nine of the country’s Mirage 2000-5 fighters.