Air Warfare

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Finland approves construction of Patria’s F-35 assembly facility

The project is linked to the $9.6 billion jet procurement contract reached between Finland and the American company Lockheed Martin in February 2022.

2 days ago

Thailand’s Air Force unveils new wish list, eyeing new jets and drones

Counter-drone systems and new fighter jets are also among the most pressing concerns.

2 days ago

Pentagon

Continuing resolution could degrade training for future fights

The U.S. military would have to make sacrifices to exercises around the globe if Congress fails to pass an FY24 budget, officials warn.

Indian committee OKs $4 billion buy of BrahMos missiles, more tech

The acquisition package includes cruise missiles, air defense weapons, surveillance radars and fighter jet engines.

3 days ago

Airmen assigned to the 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a maintenance check June 6, 2022, on an RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft at Grand Sky on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The aircraft will be used at the Test Resource Management Center’s High Speed System Test Department. Grand Sky is a business and aviation park at Grand Forks focused on developing and growing the unmanned aerial systems industry. (Senior Airman Ashley Richards/Air Force)

Northrop Grumman modifying Global Hawk drones for hypersonic tests

The military hopes mounting sensors on Range Hawk aircraft will allow it to be more agile and conduct more hypersonic tests.

3 days ago

Singapore to buy eight F-35 jets, raise defense budget

The F-35A purchase would be on top of earlier orders for 12 F-35Bs from the American defense company Lockheed Martin.

3 days ago

Air Force reorg must happen fast and needs funding, chief says

The Air Force's revamp isn't "an optional thing," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin said. "The strategic environment compels us to do this."

4 days ago

UK opens bidding for new helicopter, to award contract in 2025

The U.K. wants its New Medium Helicopter to be able to perform up to five rotary-wing jobs that are now done by several aircraft.

5 days ago

Embraer sees strong demand for C-390 Millennium airlifter in Asia

Officials said they plan to take the C-390 plane on display at the Singapore Airshow to other countries in the region before returning to Brazil.

9 days ago

US, South Korea practice missile intercepts after North Korean tests

Friday's drill involved F-35A fighter jets from both countries and other fighter jets from South Korea.

9 days ago

Comparing Russian, Ukrainian forces two years into war

Data from a recent military report offers a comparison between the military forces of the two countries.

10 days ago

Philippines hints at fresh fighter fleet amid negotiations with Sweden

The two governments are now ironing out the final terms of defense cooperation based on a memorandum of understanding signed last year.

10 days ago

Foreign firms vie for South Korea’s airborne early warning contract

Two contenders employ the same airframe but feature different equipment, while a third promises commonality with incumbent South Korean aircraft.

11 days ago

India prepares to buy 15 C295 maritime patrol variants

Once a contract is signed, a joint venture between the French firm Airbus and the Indian business Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. would make the aircraft.

12 days ago

Turkey’s fifth-generation fighter plane takes off for maiden flight

The country aspires to own the entire value chain for making advanced combat aircraft.

12 days ago

Tinker Air Force base readies for B-52 upgrades as engines tested

"The clock's ticking" on the B-52's current engines, an official said, so the Air Force wants to upgrade the bombers as fast as possible.

12 days ago

US, Singapore air forces to team up at vital Pacific base in Guam

The Singapore Airshow is set to begin amid efforts by the city state to train its air-warfare capabilities at home and in faraway locales.

13 days ago

Tricky E-7 adaptations complicate U.S. Air Force, Boeing negotiations

The Air Force’s E-7 will be modified to meet U.S. satellite communication, military GPS and cybersecurity and program protection requirements.

2 weeks ago

Air Force leaders sound alarm over looming yearlong funding delay

The Pentagon is operating under its third continuing resolution of fiscal 2024 as Congress continues to draft defense spending legislation.

3 weeks ago