All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 10
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NewsTokyo to reduce number of F-15Js to be upgraded
Japan remains committed to an ambitious upgrade programme for its Boeing F-15J fighters but has reduced the number of aircraft involved.
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NewsIndia tests Astra air-to-air missile with indigenous seeker head
India has successfully tested the locally developed Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile using an indigenous radio frequency seeker.
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NewsSouth Korea’s Marine Attack Helicopter completes live-fire tests
The Korea Aerospace Industries Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH) has successfully completed a series of live-fire tests.
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NewsChinese JH-7s in “unusual” approaches against Japanese YS-11EBs
Tokyo has protested close passes of Chinese Xian JH-7 strike aircraft near NAMC YS-11EB surveillance aircraft in international airspace.
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NewsChinese jet designer calls for fighters to be produced, updated ‘like mobile phones’
A prominent Chinese aircraft designer has highlighted the importance of advanced technologies for future fighters, as more images emerge showing Beijing’s naval aviation ambitions.
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NewsTaiwan retires F-5 fleet after five decades of service
Taiwan has formally retired its last Northrop F-5 fighters following over 50 years of service with the nation’s air force.
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NewsSouth Korea may drop follow-on AH-64E acquisition
South Korea appears poised to scrap a plan to obtain 36 additional Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
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NewsHanwha to develop turboprop engine for large UAVs
Hanwha Aerospace is to develop a range of engines for unmanned air vehicles, including a large engine for medium-altitude, long-endurance systems.
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NewsPhilippines sets sight on AEW&C aircraft
The Philippine air force aims to obtain airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, while a decision to obtain a new fighter has yet to be made.
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NewsSouth Korea commences P-8A operations
South Korea’s navy has commenced operations with the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
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NewsUS Navy adds more long-range sub-killer kits for P-8A
The US Navy has entered a contract that will enhance the ability of its Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to strike submarines at longer ranges.
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InterviewHAL chief focuses on key programmes as company evolves for new niche
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is pressing ahead with several fixed-wing combat aircraft programmes, as it also places a bigger emphasis on research and development and overseas partnerships.
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NewsThink tank calls for enhanced USAF MRO in Japan
The Centre for Strategic & International Studies has called for Japan to play a greater role in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of US Air Force aircraft in the Asia-Pacific.
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NewsUS clears sale of bomb guidance kits to Israel
The US government has cleared the possible sale of $510 million in munition guidance kits to Israel.
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NewsMinesweeping Surion variant conducts maiden sortie
Korea Aerospace Industries has conducted the maiden sortie of the prototype of its mine-sweeping helicopter, a new variant of the KUH-1 Surion.
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NewsParaguay receives four Super Tucanos
Embraer has delivered four A-29 Super Tucanos to the Paraguayan air force at a ceremony at an air base near Asuncion.
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NewsAudit flags issues with Japanese P-1 availability
An audit has revealed major sustainment challenges facing Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft, which have reduced availability of the type.
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NewsKAI wins order for 20 more KF-21s
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a follow-on order from Seoul for additional KF-21 fighters, as Hanwha Aerospace secures more engine production work.
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NewsFrance and Saab to negotiate GlobalEye acquisition
France’s DGA defence procurement agency and Saab have entered an agreement related to the possible acquisition of the GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
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NewsSikorsky sees growing role for AI, automation in helicopter operations
Sikorsky executives feel that artificial intelligence and automation will play an increasingly important role in manned helicopters.