All articles by Greg Waldron
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NewsSaab plans 2027 unmanned demonstrator for Swedish fighter decision
Saab will fly an unmanned fighter-sized demonstrator aircraft in 2027 as part of Sweden’s Future Fighter System programme, informing Stockholm’s decision on its next combat aircraft by 2030.
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NewsUS Air Force tests Extended Range Attack Munition cruise missile
The US Air Force has conducted a live-warhead test of the developmental Extended Range Attack Munition, marking significant progress in expanding its affordable long-range strike capabilities.
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NewsEmbraer rolls out first C-390 transport for South Korea
Brazilian airframer reaches assembly milestone on first of three twin-engined transports ordered under Seoul’s Large Transport Aircraft requirement.
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NewsSingapore A330 MRTT gains full automatic air refuelling certification
The Republic of Singapore Air Force has become the first operator to introduce fully certified automatic air-to-air refuelling capability on the Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), following qualification trials that covered day and night operations across multiple receiver types.
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NewsBell targets Asia-Pacific military trainer replacement with 505
Bell is promoting its 505 light-single helicopter as a replacement for ageing military training fleets across Asia-Pacific, with the manufacturer identifying more than 50 potential opportunities in the region in the coming years.
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NewsBird Aerosystems wins Asia-Pacific helicopter self-defence contract
Israeli defence specialist Bird Aerosystems has secured a multi-million dollar contract to supply directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) equipment for a helicopter upgrade programme in the Asia-Pacific region, with dozens of SPREOS units to be delivered under a technology transfer agreement.
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NewsSouth Korea to expand KF-21 AESA radar operational modes
South Korea will expand the operational modes of the active electronically scanned array radar equipping the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter, focusing on air-to-ground and air-to-sea capabilities to enhance the aircraft’s multi-role performance.
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NewsRSAF to showcase Apache-F-16C combined aerial display
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will demonstrate a technically demanding 17-manoeuvre aerial display pairing a Boeing AH-64D Apache attack helicopter with a Lockheed Martin F-16C fighter jet at this year’s Singapore air show.
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NewsChina’s J-10C fighter to debut at Singapore air show
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s August 1st display team has arrived in Singapore with seven Chengdu J-10C fighters, marking the type’s debut at the biennial show following recent combat success with Pakistan.
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NewsRAAF receives first MC-55A Peregrine ISREW aircraft
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has accepted its first L3Harris MC-55A Peregrine intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare (ISREW) aircraft, with the Bombardier G550-derived platform arriving at RAAF Edinburgh on 24 January following delays to the programme.
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NewsIndiGo A320neo engine failure traced to maintenance assembly error
A maintenance assembly error during a shop visit led to extensive internal damage in a Pratt & Whitney PW1127G engine powering an IndiGo A320neo, forcing the aircraft to return to Amritsar in February 2023, investigators have concluded.
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NewsSouth Korea launches EW aircraft programme
South Korea has formally commenced development of its new electronic warfare (EW) aircraft, with defence contractor LIG Nex1 leading a W1.9 trillion ($1.3 billion) programme targeting deployment in 2034.
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NewsUS clears Singapore’s planned purchase of four P-8A Poseidons
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved the potential sale of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Singapore, along with torpedoes, systems and support equipment, marking a significant enhancement of the city-state’s maritime surveillance capabilities.
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NewsGA-ASI, Calidus sign UAE co-production pact for MQ-9B, Gambit
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with UAE-based Calidus Aerospace covering potential co-production of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit collaborative combat aircraft in the Emirates.
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NewsSharp Airlines crew departed with pitot covers still fitted
The crew of a Sharp Airlines Fairchild SA227 freighter departed Townsville in darkness and rain without removing pitot tube covers, leading to erroneous airspeed readings during the 10 February flight, Australia’s safety bureau reports.
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NewsSri Lanka air force to receive 10 ex-US Navy TH-57s
Sri Lanka’s air force will receive 10 Bell TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters formerly operated by the US Navy, with deliveries commencing in February to bolster training and disaster response capabilities following the devastating Cyclone Ditwah.
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NewsTunisia takes delivery of former USAF C-130H
The Tunisian air force has taken delivery of a single Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport that formerly served with the US Air Force (USAF).
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In depthCompetition intensifies to replace Southeast Asia’s ageing transport fleet
Southeast Asia’s ageing fleet of tactical transports – averaging 45.5 years for legacy C-130s – is creating significant replacement opportunities for Airbus Defence & Space, Embraer and Lockheed Martin, as nations modernise military airlift capabilities amid growing operational demands.
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NewsMQ-9B SeaGuardian validates expanded ASW capability
General Atomics and the US Navy have validated expanded anti-submarine warfare capabilities for the MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft, with the type capable of deploying up to 80 sonobuoys and Multi-static Active Coherent technology for enhanced maritime surveillance.
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NewsKF-21 completes four-year flight test campaign
Korea Aerospace Industries has completed flight testing of its KF-21 fighter two months ahead of schedule, with six prototypes accumulating 1,600 accident-free sorties since the programme’s maiden flight in July 2022.