All Fixed-wing articles – Page 59
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IAI to reactivate Sri Lankan Kfir fleet
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has secured a $50 million contract to upgrade and reactivate the Sri Lankan air force’s stored Kfir fighters.
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US Air Force receives 10,000th example of AIM-9X Sidewinder
“The AIM-9X Block II is the most advanced short-range air-air missile in the US inventory, capable of using its datalink, thrust vectoring manoeuvrability, and advanced imaging infrared seeker to hit targets behind the launching fighter,” says the US Navy.
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US Air Force stands up new electronic warfare wing
In light of a growing need for electronic warfare capabilities, the US Air Force has stood up the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing.
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Airbus flies Armed ISR version of C295
Airbus Defence & Space has test-flown a new armed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance version of its C295 transport carrying a mix of precision-guided weapons.
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Interview
Why RIAT’s 2022 return will be worth the wait
Covid-19 restrictions have prevented two years of the world’s biggest military air show, including its 50th anniversary spectacular. We speak to its chief executive about plans for a big comeback next July.
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In depth
How Rostec is powering Russia’s aerospace renaissance
The holding company behind Russia’s aviation assets sees a bright future for its aerospace industry under effective state ownership, as it works to grow presence in civil sector.
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UAC sees export prospects for Il-112V transport
Now in flight-testing, the Il-112V will start replacing aged Antonov transports in Russian military service – but can it also attract international customers?
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How Moscow’s iconic fighter brands are targeting tougher international market
With famous design bureaux RAC MiG and Sukhoi gradually consolidating under United Aircraft, Russia’s military aviation sector continues to target fighter exports, despite US and Chinese rivalry.
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US Air Force’s Agility Prime funds eSTOL test flights in 2022
The US Air Force’s Agility Prime programme has signed a contract with start-up Electra Aero to build and flight demonstrate a prototype hybrid-electric short take-off and landing aircraft in 2022.
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US Air Force funds development of pulsejet-powered air decoy
The US Air Force is funding development of a new pulsejet-powered decoy as it continues seeking cheaper and simpler forms of unmanned air vehicle (UAV) and cruise missile propulsion.
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UK F-35s make first combat strikes from HMS Queen Elizabeth
The UK has for the first time demonstrated its restored Carrier Strike capability, with Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightnings operating from the 65,000t vessel HMS Queen Elizabeth striking targets in the Middle East on 18 June.
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USAF seeks initial bids to deliver “Bridge” tankers after 2029 under KC-Y effort
The US Air Force is seeking industrial partners to deliver up to 160 “Bridge” tankers, a commercial aircraft-based aerial refueling jet that the service intends to acquire after Boeing stops producing KC-46As in 2029.
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US Air Force T-7A advanced jet trainer delayed by up to 15 months
The US Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer has fallen as much as 15 months behind schedule after parts shortages, initial design delays and the discovery of aircraft wing rock.
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USAF demos converting commercial-grade jet fuel into military fuel for ‘Agile’ operations
The ability to refuel at commercial airports would allow US military aircraft to operate or transit from more locations.
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New Lockheed Martin exec takes over F-35 programme at make-or-break point
Bridget Lauderdale has the privilege – or the burden – of taking over the management of the Lockheed Martin F-35 at a critical point.
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Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota to be first operational base for B-21 stealth bomber
The base will also host the stealth bomber’s formal training unit.
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Lockheed Martin to produce 133 to 139 F-35s in 2021 as Covid hangover lingers
Lockheed Martin plans to manufacture between 133 and 139 examples of its F-35 stealth fighter in 2021, a number about the same as 2019 levels, but below previous projections as the programme continues to feel the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Saab to deliver six Gripen Es in 2021, as contest decisions near
Saab will deliver a combined six Gripen E fighters to Brazil and Sweden this year, as the manufacturer also pursues additional export opportunities for the new-generation type.
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F-35 Lightning begins trials aboard UK’s second aircraft carrier
The UK has performed the first landing of a Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning combat aircraft aboard the Royal Navy’s second aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales.
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US Navy’s unmanned MQ-25 demos air-to-air refuelling of F/A-18 Super Hornet for first time
The US Navy’s Boeing MQ-25 Stingray unmanned air vehicle has demonstrated in-flight refuelling of an F/A-18F Super Hornet for the first time.