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David Donald
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Draken Buys Cobham's Falcon Fleet; ATAC Lands Eglin Deal
With its purchase of Cobham’s Aviation Services division, Draken has gained a foothold in the European contractorized training services market.
Aircraft
Swiss Fighter Program Clears Referendum Hurdle
Although it may face further political opposition, Switzerland’s new fighter procurement has received public approval, albeit by a slim margin.
Aircraft
NATO Adds Ninth A330 Tanker/Transport
The latest order comes as a result of Luxembourg deciding to expand its participation in the program by 1,000 hours annually.
Aircraft
Gripen E Flies in Brazilian Skies
The first of 36 F-39 Gripen E/Fs for the Brazilian air force has been delivered for trials at the Gripen Flight Test Center at Gavião Pexioto.
Aircraft
Greece to Buy Rafale Fighter in Defense Spending Spree
Greece's announcement that it will acquire a squadron of Rafales coincides with a period of increasing tensions with its neighbor Turkey.
Aircraft
Saab Makes New Gripen Fighter Offer to Croatia
Sweden and Saab are pitching new-build Gripen C/Ds as the answer to Croatia’s long-running search for a new fighter.
Rotorcraft
First Block II Chinook for Special Operations Command
The latest special forces version of the Chinook is lighter and better-performing than its predecessor.
Rotorcraft
Russian Helicopters Unveils New Mi-171Sh-VN ‘Hip’ Troop Carrier
Russian Helicopters is displaying an impressive range of its military products at the Army 2020 International Military-Technical Forum.
Aircraft
First A350 Handed Over to German Armed Forces
Inevitably dubbed by the press as “Merkel One,” the aircraft is due to take over long-haul governmental transport duties from the A340.
Aircraft
Icarus Launches Optionally-Piloted Multi-Role Aircraft
The TAV/Wasp can be tailored to a wide variety of roles, offering turboprop efficiency for many combat and surveillance tasks.
Next Generation Jammer Pod Flies on Growler
The U.S. Navy’s electronic attack capabilities are receiving a major boost with the adoption of the NGJ to replace the 50-year-old ALQ-99.
Aircraft
Final Captive Test for U.S. Air Force’s Hypersonic Weapon
The Lockheed Martin AGM-183A "Arrow" hypersonic missile could be fielded as early as 2022 if development proceeds successfully.
Aircraft
France Takes Delivery of First ISR King Air 350
The Armée de l’Air is expected to receive eight special-mission King Air 350s for a range of reconnaissance duties.
Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Begins F-16 AESA Multi-ship Trials
The U.S. Air Force plans to equip around 350 of its F-16s with SABR radar to see them through into the 2040s.
Aircraft
Canada’s Future Fighter Selection Enters the Final Straight
The long-running saga of what will be Canada’s next fighter could be decided in 2022 following the submission of bids from the three competitors.
Aircraft
Japan’s ‘Super Interceptor’ Takes a Step Forward
After the 2019 announcement of Japan’s decision to upgrade half of its Eagles, the program has advanced with the signing of the first agreement.
Aircraft
ATAC, Draken, Tactical Air Secure ‘Red Air’ Work
The U.S. Air Force is rolling out its CAF/CAS program to provide contractorized adversary air services across its fighter bases.
Aircraft
First Five Rafales Depart for India; More A330s for France
Nearly four years after contract signature, the first five Dassault Rafales for India are due to touch down in the country.
Rotorcraft
UK Mulls Puma Replacement Plans
The UK operates an aging fleet of Puma support helicopters rapidly approaching the end of their service lives.
Aircraft
Collaboration Between ‘Old’ and ‘New’ is Key to UAM Success
Some observers say established aircraft manufacturers are better placed than startups to make a success of urban air mobility in the long run.
Aircraft
Covid Dents F-35 Production as Development Continues
The global pandemic has inevitably hit production rates for the F-35, but Lockheed Martin hopes to begin clawing back lost time in the fall.
Aircraft
Europe On Course for Two Future Combat Programs
While many see a single European FCAS program being the best way forward, national ambitions are suggesting that this will not happen any time soon.
Aircraft
Tempest On Course To Be an Air Combat Game-changer
While the Tempest has become a trinational program, the UK’s industrial team is already making good progress with technology demonstrations.
Aircraft
U.S. Air Force To Take Over Turkey’s F-35s
The Pentagon has issued a contract to Lockheed Martin to deliver new-production F-35As to the U.S. Air Force instead of Turkey.
UK Defense Demonstrates Resilience During Covid Crisis
The UK’s defense industry has adopted new practices to tackle Covid challenges, while also continuing to deliver on key programs.
Stratasys to Ship Fourth 3D Printer for BAE's Samlesbury Plant
BAE Systems is one of a number of companies embracing additive manufacturing as a means of streamlining production and reducing costs and lead times.
Aircraft
UK Launches Digital Skills Resource
With a rapidly-growing demand for a digitally competent workforce, the UK is launching a digital learning and information portal.
Aircraft
New Members Announced for Team Tempest
More UK companies have joined the industrial effort to develop a sixth-generation fighter, while Saab is growing its participation in the project.
Training and Workforce
Qatari Typhoon Simulator to Use CAE's Medallion MR Visuals
Qatar’s Typhoon pilots will train in simulators equipped with CAE’s highly realistic vision system under a contract managed by BAE Systems.
Aircraft
All Systems ‘Go’ for Boeing's Red Hawk Trainer
Boeing is making considerable strides in flight-testing of the T-7A advanced trainer and is on track to meet the program schedule.
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