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A Close-Up Look at the F-35’s Highway Operations during the Baana 24 Exercise

The Aviationist Blog - Fri, 11/10/2024 - 10:09

A newly released cockpit video gives a first-person view of the U.S. F-35s as they operated from a highway strip during the Baana24 exercise in Finland last month. A new cockpit video offers an exclusive look at the operations carried out during Exercise Baana 24, in which two U.S. Air Force F-35As landed for the […]

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Israel Repeatedly Fired on UNIFIL HQ in Southern Lebanon, Injuring Peacekeepers

The Aviationist Blog - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 20:53

Italy’s Defence Minister condemns Israeli attack on UNIFIL bases as “Intolerable” and “Not an Accident”. Italy issued a formal protest to Israel on Thursday after attacks targeted the headquarters of the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon and two Italian bases. In response, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto summoned the Israeli ambassador to address the situation. According to […]

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U.S. Space Force Will Use Aerobraking to Change X-37B Orbit

The Aviationist Blog - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 19:44

The innovative use of aerobraking will allow the X-37B to efficiently and safely dispose of the service module, using minimal fuel thanks to decades of experience of the scientific community conducting space missions. The U.S. Space Force announced that its X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle spacecraft, currently in orbit as part of the OTV-7 mission, will […]

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France Announces Development of Rafale F5 With New UCAV And Nuclear Missile

The Aviationist Blog - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 19:01

The new UCAV that will complement the Rafale F5 will benefit from the achievements of the nEUROn program. The development comes at a time of changes in air warfare and application doctrine in the French Air and Space Force, particularly with regards to SEAD/DEAD missions. France Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu  announced on […]

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Leidos’ ‘Black Arrow’ Small Cruise Missile Ready for Flight Tests

The Aviationist Blog - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 15:42

Leidos is readying for a new test campaign which will evaluate its ‘Black Arrow’ small cruise missile during guided test flights from the back of an AC-130J gunship. Defense contractor Leidos has announced that its small cruise missile (SCM), nicknamed “Black Arrow,” is ready for guided flight tests. The company successfully conducted captive carry and […]

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Grand Forks AFB Conducts the First Hot Pit Refuel of a B-1B Lancer in 30 Years as Relocation Looms

The Aviationist Blog - Wed, 09/10/2024 - 22:38

The hot pit refuel drill demonstrated the B-1B Lancer is capable of operating from other air bases for strike missions in the backdrop of Ellsworth’s fleet possibly temporarily relocating to Grand Forks AFB, owing to a runway construction at Ellsworth to host the B-21 Raider in the future. The 28th Bomb Wing from Ellsworth Air […]

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U.S. Air Force Contracts Lockheed Martin for AGM-158B JASSM and AGM-158C LRASM Missiles worth $3.5 Billion

The Aviationist Blog - Wed, 09/10/2024 - 12:38

The JASSM contract will supply missiles to the Air Force, Navy and Allies comprising Japan, the Netherlands, Finland and Poland. Another contract worth $358 million is meant for the LRASM and also involves an unspecified Foreign Military Sales component, possibly to Australia. The U.S. Air Force Life-Cycle Management Center awarded Lockheed Martin two contracts on […]

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Royal Navy Wildcat Pilot Awarded After Landing Helicopter Safely With Major Engine Fault During MEDEVAC Flight

The Aviationist Blog - Wed, 09/10/2024 - 09:39

Pilot Lt Dan Burnett has received a commendation from the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society for his actions in safely recovering a Wildcat AH1 helicopter to its ship after it developed a major engine fault while carrying three medical evacuation patients. In an incident which was previously unreported, the Royal Navy has revealed that in September 2023 […]

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New Renderings Unveiled for Aurora’s X-Plane Concept Featuring Fan-in-Wing Technology

The Aviationist Blog - Tue, 08/10/2024 - 19:45

Aurora Flight Sciences’ Fan-in-Wing technology development progresses: flight testing of the final design is targeted for 2027. Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, has just unveiled new renderings showcasing its new X-plane concept supporting airborne logistics and personnel recovery operations in areas where traditional runways are unavailable. The new aircraft leverages cutting-edge fan-in-wing (FIW) […]

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Royal Navy’s Fast Jets Are Back On A Carrier After 15 Years

The Aviationist Blog - Tue, 08/10/2024 - 14:27

The F-35Bs of 809 Naval Air Squadron have joined HMS Prince of Wales in the North Sea for a month of training as they prepare for the first deployment next year. The Royal Navy is finally back at sea with its own fast jets after 15 years since the last aboard the HMS Ark Royal. […]

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Photographer Captures Cool Shot Of B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber During Test Flight

The Aviationist Blog - Tue, 08/10/2024 - 09:12

The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider was chased by an F-16 from Edwards Air Force Base during its test flight when it was caught on camera. Following its first flight from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, on November 10, 2023, the secretive B-21 Raider stealth bomber has undergone extensive flight testing at Edwards Air Force […]

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U.S. Approves EA-37B Compass Call Foreign Military Sale to Italy

The Aviationist Blog - Tue, 08/10/2024 - 00:00

The State Department approved the FMS to Italy of an unspecified number of EA-37B aircraft, two years after the MoD first mentioned the intention of acquiring the Electronic Attack system. The U.S. State Department has approved on Oct. 7, 2024, the Foreign Military Sale to Italy of the EA-37B and its Electronic Attack Mission System. […]

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Historic U.S. Military Aircraft Join Hurricane Helene Relief Operations

The Aviationist Blog - Mon, 07/10/2024 - 21:05

C-47 Skytrains “Placid Lassie” and “Chalk 40” and a pair of UH-1 Hueys are among the many unique aviation assets helping to deliver supplies and aid in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Hurricane Helene left a trail of devastation along the east coast of the United States. Stepping up to the plate are two World […]

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First Air-to-Air Images Of The B-52H In Distinctive ‘Test Orange’ Paint Scheme Released

The Aviationist Blog - Mon, 07/10/2024 - 19:14

The U.S. Air Force has released more photographs and details about the pretty unique the B-52H in orange paint scheme. The U.S. Air Force has just released the first aerial photographs of the B-52H 61-0028 “Wolfpack” sporting a retro dayglo orange paint scheme. Along with the images, the U.S. Air Force has also posted an […]

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The Soviet Union’s First Jet Bomber: The Ilyushin Il-28 ‘Beagle’

The Aviationist Blog - Mon, 07/10/2024 - 16:17

Making a flyover appearance at the 1950 Soviet May Day parade, the Il-28 went on to become one of the most prolific, reliable, and adaptable bombers in the arsenals of the Soviet Union, the Warsaw Pact,  and client states. A New Bomber The result of a requirement to replace the Tupolev Tu-2 piston engine bomber, […]

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Saab To Supply US Army With XM1919s | Slovakia To Purchase Israeli Barak MX | Taiwan Plans Review Of TOW Missile Tests

Defense Industry Daily - Fri, 30/08/2024 - 06:00
Americas Saab has won a $494-million contract to supply the US Army with XM919 Individual Assault Munitions (IAM). According to the US Department of Defense, the Swedish company’s proposal bested two others, but it did not reveal the names of the losing firms. Several reports indicate that General Dynamics and Norwegian-Finnish defense conglomerate Nammo also submitted bids. Lockheed Martin won a $3 billion deal, which procures training system and simulation design, development, integration, test, production, deployment, modifications/upgrades, and sustainment in support of the F-35 Lightening II aircraft for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, non-US Department of Defense Participants, and Foreign Military Sales countries. Work is expected to be completed by September 2028. No funds will be obligated at the time of award; funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. Middle East & Africa The Iraqi military said it downed a Turkish drone over the northern city of Kirkuk on Thursday as Ankara kept up its operations against Kurdish militants inside Iraq. Falling debris damaged a house in the city center, police and army officials told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity. There were no reports of […]
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US Army Awarded GD M10 Booker Combat Vehicle Deal | NG To Build Deep Space Radar | Kadena Continued F-15 Divestment Plan

Defense Industry Daily - Wed, 28/08/2024 - 16:00
Americas The Mayor of Iwakuni, Yoshihiko Fukuda, has agreed to the US Navy’s deployment of CMV-22 Osprey aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, marking the first stationing of this tilt-rotor variant in his city. The decision aligns with a broader realignment of U.S. military assets in the region, which includes the rotation of aircraft carriers and the introduction of F-35C stealth fighter jets. This deployment will add to the existing Osprey presence in Japan, complementing the Marine Corps’ MV-22s at Futenma air base in Okinawa and the Air Force’s CV-22s operating from Yokota base near Tokyo. Mayor Fukuda’s acceptance comes amid lingering safety concerns surrounding the Osprey platform, which has been involved in several incidents both in Japan and abroad. The mayor cited assurances from Japanese and U.S. officials regarding the aircraft’s safety as a key factor in his decision. He also noted that the overall number of aircraft at the base is expected to decrease by approximately 10 following the deployment, potentially mitigating environmental impacts such as noise levels. The US Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems another low-rate initial production contract for the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle. The $322.7-million contract modifies an identical contract awarded in June, […]
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US Army Awarded SNC HADES System Integration Deal | South Africa Halts Artillery Shell Delivery To Poland | DoS Approves Apache Sale To Australia

Defense Industry Daily - Wed, 28/08/2024 - 06:00
Americas Technology company Shield AI has conducted a “groundbreaking” demonstration of coordinated autonomous flight on two Kratos MQM-178 Firejets. The planes were flown by the company’s Hivemind artificial intelligence pilots, collaborating to execute coordinated maneuvers under realistic combat scenarios.  All computing was executed on board, and communication “seamlessly integrated” on board the aircraft, the San Diego-based firm said. The US Army has awarded Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) a $93.5-million contract to lead systems integration for the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program. The deal supports the service’s efforts to employ a next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (IRS) aircraft with improved geographical coverage and faster global deployment capabilities. SNC will take on the role for 12 years, with the agreement amounting to $991.3 million if all options are exercised. Middle East & Africa South Africa’s government has halted the supply of artillery shells from Rheinmetall’s plant to Poland. According to Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita, South Africa’s National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) indefinitely suspended the approval of an export permit to Poland, leading to the cancellation of Poland’s order for 155 mm artillery ammunition from Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM). Europe Denmark has finalized the procurement of over 100 CV9035 MKIIIC infantry fighting […]
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L3 Technologies Tapped For Growler Support | EWS Upgrade F-16s Meant For Ukraine | Taiwan Builds Harpoon Missiles

Defense Industry Daily - Wed, 28/08/2024 - 06:00
Asia-Pacific L3 Technologies won a $587.4 million contract for the design, production and delivery of electronic warfare test articles and fleet prototypes to include 11 pod simulators, eight operational prototype pods, four jettison mass model pods, two captive mass models, two mission system prototypes, and two technique development systems as well as engineering support, integration, test and maintenance resulting in a low-band capability in support of engineering and manufacturing development of the Next Generation Jammer Low Band program for the Navy EA-18G Growler and Royal Australian Air Force. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. A Cessna 208B utility aircraft flew more than 3,900 miles without a pilot during a recent US Air Force demonstration. Part of the Agile Flag military exercise, the demo allowed the plane to showcase Joby Aviation’s autonomy system in conducting a remote cargo transport operation. According to the company, the aircraft traversed various military bases and public airports across California and Nevada while being monitored by a “safety pilot.” It also completed an autonomous taxi, take-off, and landing at nine different locations, including those it had not visited before. Middle East & Africa The White House said Monday that Gaza truce talks […]
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Thomas Instrument Tapped For B-1B Remanufacture | DoS Approved AMRAAM Sale To Norway | India Approved For Anti-Sub Equipment Sale

Defense Industry Daily - Mon, 26/08/2024 - 06:00
Americas Thomas Instrument won a $9 million firm-fixed-price requirements contract for the remanufacture of the B-1B lower rudder and master pitch/roll servo-cylinder. Work will be performed in Brookshire, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 22, 2029. This contract was a competitive acquisition, and one offer was received. The Air Force Sustainment Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is the contracting activity. Technology company Shield AI has conducted a “groundbreaking” demonstration of coordinated autonomous flight on two Kratos MQM-178 Firejets. The planes were flown by the company’s Hivemind artificial intelligence pilots, collaborating to execute coordinated maneuvers under realistic combat scenarios.  All computing was executed on board, and communication “seamlessly integrated” on board the aircraft, the San Diego-based firm said. Middle East & Africa Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel early on Sunday, as Israel’s military said it struck Lebanon with around 100 jets to thwart a larger attack, in one of the biggest clashes in more than 10 months of border warfare. Missiles were visible curling up through the dawn sky, dark vapour trails behind them, as an air raid siren sounded in Israel and a distant blast lit the horizon, while smoke rose over houses in […]
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