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Boeing Defence Australia Receives Approval to Locally Manufacture Parts for Super Hornets,...
November 12, 2024 @ 01:22 PMBoeing Defence Australia (BDA) has received Military Production Organisation Approval (MPOA) from the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), allowing it to manufacture aerospace components locally for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The approval is expected to increase the availability of parts for ADF aircraft and lower sustainment costs
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Russia Unveils All-new ‘Fifth-generation’ 177C Engine for Transport Aircraft
November 12, 2024 @ 09:23 AMAn all-new engine, the "fifth-generation" 177C, meant for tactical transport aircraft such as the IL-76, was unveiled today on the first day of Airshow China 2024. Russia's United Engine Corporation (UEC) called the occasion, "world premiere of the fifth-generation 177C engine, which is highly efficient and increases the flight range of operational-tactical aircraft
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Sikorsky, Rain Demonstrate Autonomous Wildfire-Fighting Black Hawk Helicopter
November 12, 2024 @ 08:28 AMSikorsky and Rain demonstrated the use of an autonomous Black Hawk helicopter to combat wildfires on October 29, the companies announced today. The 30-minute Rapid Wildfire Response Demonstration, held at Sikorsky's headquarters in Stratford, showcased the integration of Sikorsky's MATRIX flight autonomy and Rains wildfire mission software to suppress a small fire
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Singapore’s Israel-made Heron-1 UAV to Debut at Bilateral Exercise with Australia
November 11, 2024 @ 09:00 AMSingapore's Heron-1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is participating for the first time in
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Russian Intelligence Thwarts Ukrainian Plot to Hijack Electronic Warfare Helicopter
November 11, 2024 @ 07:30 AMThe Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said today that it prevented an attempt by Ukrainian military intelligence to hijack a Mi-8MTPR-1 electronic warfare helicopter belonging to the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS). The FSB stated that the Ukrainian operation aimed to recruit a Russian military pilot to transfer the helicopter to Ukrainian-controlled territory
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F/A-18 Growler Competitor, Chinese J-15D Electronic Warfare aircraft to Debut at Airshow...
November 9, 2024 @ 08:37 AMThe Chinese Navy's carrier-borne electronic warfare (EW) aircraft, the J-15D will debut at Airshow China 2024 starting next week in Zhuhai. The aircraft is considered a direct competitor to the American F/A-18 Growler EW aircraft that rides on U
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Japanese Helicopter Carrier Completes F-35B Fighter Integration
November 8, 2024 @ 12:31 PMThe Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's JS Kaga helicopter carrier has completed integration tests with the F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing fighter. The completion of these tests, announced on the fleets X social media page, clears the way for Japanese pilot training on the F-35B from 2025
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Bell Textron Selects Site for Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Fuselage Assembly
November 7, 2024 @ 05:19 AMBell Textron announced it has chosen Wichita, Kansas, as the assembly site for the fuselage of the U.S
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Netherlands Finalizes Deal for 12 H225M Caracal Helicopters for Special Operations
November 6, 2024 @ 07:29 AMIn a new agreement finalized at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition in Paris, the Netherlands Defence Ministry has secured the delivery of 12 H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. The contract was signed on November 5 by Vice Admiral Jan Willem Hartman, Commander of the Materiel Command and IT, and Airbus CEO Bruno Even, with State Secretary of Defence Gijs Tuinman in attendance
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MD Helicopters Completes First MD 500E to MD 530F Conversion
November 5, 2024 @ 09:40 AMMD Helicopters has announced the completion of the first conversion of an MD 500E helicopter to the MD 530F model at Thoroughbred Aviation, an MD Authorized Service Center located in Lexington, Kentucky. This conversion marks a milestone for both the company and the MD Authorized Service Center network
Pakistan Set to Receive China’s J-35A Stealth Fighter Jets
Russia Unveils New Satellite-Free Navigation System for Aircraft
Russia Confirms Aircraft Damaged in Ukraine’s June 1 Drone Attack Will Be...
Denmark, Allies Pledge $500M in Artillery, Drones, Missiles for Ukraine via Local...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
