All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 12
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NewsThai Saab 340 Erieyes to get upgrade under Gripen E/F offsets
Thai Aerospace has provided further details about Bangkok’s pending order for 12 Saab Gripen E/F fighters, including offsets associated with the deal.
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NewsB-2’s ship killer credentials boosted with lightweight version of QUICKSINK
The US Air Force has expanded the range of low-cost QUICKSINK anti-ship munitions, with the inclusion of a new 226kg (500lb) variant.
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NewsBoeing defence chief: F-15EX payload is key enabler
Boeing’s defence chief sees a pivotal long-term role for the new F-15EX to carry heavy weapons loadouts, with the type seeing strong international interest.
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NewsBoeing upbeat on VC-25B, unfazed by Qatari 747-8I news
The head of Boeing’s defence business feels that the VC-25B presidential aircraft programme is on the right track and is unfazed by a US government decision to obtain a used Qatari 747-8I Boeing Business Jet (BBJ).
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NewsKAI secures additional FA-50 order from the Philippines
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a follow-on order from Manila for 12 additional FA-50PH light combat aircraft.
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NewsBoeing defence chief sees F-47 as a 'transformative' programme
The head of Boeing Defense, Space & Security is highly confident about the company’s ability to execute on the F-47 programme, a competition victory that reflects many years of investment and work.
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NewsEmbraer establishes unit in India
Embraer has established a fully owned subsidiary in India, as the company seeks more involvement in the country’s evolving aerospace sector.
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NewsNew Zealand NH90s benefit from rapid avionics improvements
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has conducted an avionics upgrade of its NH Industries NH90 helicopters.
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NewsSouth Korean navy probes fatal P-3CK crash
South Korea’s navy is investigating the fatal crash of a Lockheed P-3CK Orion maritime patrol aircraft.
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AnalysisChina continues search for fighter export success
China has emerged as a manufacturing superpower in several industries but has failed to gain traction as an exporter of combat aircraft. Could this be about to change?
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NewsJakarta hints at additional Rafales, contemplates J-10C
Indonesia is considering the possibility of additional Dassault Aviation Rafale fighters, while it has also not ruled out obtaining Chengdu J-10C fighters from China.
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NewsRand draws lessons from Ukraine conflict for future wars against China, Russia
A new report from think tank Rand explores lessons from the war in Ukraine that could apply to conflicts against China and Russia involving the USA.
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NewsIndia to allow private companies to participate in AMCA development
New Delhi has cleared a plan that will allow private sector players to bid to develop the planned Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
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NewsAlleged USB data theft continues to cloud Indonesia’s KF-21 participation
A South Korean police probe remains a stumbling block for Jakarta’s commitment to the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter programme.
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NewsRussia has air-to-air missiles with nuclear warheads
A report by the US Defense Intelligence Agency suggests that Russia has deployed an air-to-air missile with a nuclear warhead.
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NewsFatal Australian MRH90 crash attributed to crew’s spatial disorientation
The fatal crash of an Australian army NH Industries MRH90 was due to the flightcrew’s spatial disorientation, leading to controlled flight into the sea.
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NewsUSA clears possible Small Diameter Bomb sale to Poland
The US government has cleared the potential sale of GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs to Poland.
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NewsElbit to provide DIRCM systems for Israeli AH-64s, UH-60s
Elbit Systems has secured a $55 million contract from the Israeli government to provide new self-protection systems for the nation’s Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk transport helicopters.
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NewsUSA clears possible AW119Kx sale to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The US government has cleared the possible sale of Leonardo Helicopters AW119Kx rotorcraft to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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NewsFirst production KF-21 enters final assembly
The first mass-produced Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter has entered final assembly.